What are the responsibilities and job description for the Become a Foster Parent today!! position at Clarvida - Virginia?
Clarvida is one of the largest behavioral health providers in the US. We offer Treatment Foster Care (TFC) Services throughout multiple counties in Virginia. We are seeking caring people willing to open their hearts & homes to our most vulnerable children and youth and become licensed as Treatment Foster Care Parents.
About your role:
Our Treatment Foster Care program offers a family-based placement option for children with serious behavioral, emotional, or medical health needs, and who require more intensive interventions and supports more than traditional foster care is able to deliver. As a foster parent, you will offer a safe and calming placement for children/youth to address their behavioral and mental health struggles, with a goal of family reunification.
- 24 hour on-call service and support
- Assigned case manager for assistance and support
- Ongoing foster parent training
- Foster Child medical and therapy expenses covered through Virginia Medicaid, including:
- Comprehensive assessment and individualized service planning
- Psychiatric/educational consultation
- Coordination of medical/healthcare services needed
- Coordination of birth family contact and visitation
- Wrap around mental health services (therapy, case management)
Does the following apply to you?
- At least 21 years old
- Own or rent a safe residence with space for a child
- Single or Married
- Flexible, energetic, and able to care for a child (no previous parenting experience required)
- Be open to learning new things
- Be able to pass a comprehensive background check and meet Virginia Licensing requirements.
- Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation and proof of car insurance
Clarvida has a variety of positions in several locations; please visit:
https://www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida
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Clarvida has a variety of positions in various locations; please go to
https://www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida
To Learn More About Us:
Clarvida @ http://www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values/
Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
We encourage job seekers to be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment activities that are on the rise across the healthcare industry. Communication about legitimate Clarvida job opportunities will only come from an authorized Clarvida.com email address or a personal LinkedIn account that is associated with a Clarvida.com email address. Clarvida recruiters will never charge application fees, conduct interviews via chat rooms, or extend job offers without a thorough recruitment process.