What are the responsibilities and job description for the Developmental Home Specialist $65,000 position at Family Partners?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Description
Commitment to the Mission : This position requires an obligation to plan and coordinate the day-to-day tasks, and ensures that services are delivered consistent with the Family Partners, L.L.C Mission Statement along with the Mission Statement of the Division of Developmental Disabilities.
Job Summary
The Specialist will initiate contacts to ensure that all day-to-day programmatic requirements and issues are complete, and effectively address and resolve all concerns within the program. The Specialist will carry a designated caseload. The Specialist will monitor the licensed providers' care of children and adults receiving services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities.
Primary Accountability
The Specialist will meet the needs of the assigned caseload which will require local travel within Maricopa County and, at times, outside of the county. Report all emergencies to Family Support Director within a half of business day and report all issues / concerns regarding the potential for the disruption of a placement within 2 working days. The Specialist is able to make program decisions for the agency but must communicate regularly with the Director.
Essential Functions
- Complete initial presentations of the program.
- Interview and complete home studies with families.
- Gather and complete initial licensing required paperwork from the families and ensure that all information is present and accurate prior to turning in to OLCR.
- Create training curriculum for foster families and family support staff.
- Conduct training to foster families and family support staff.
- Participate in meetings, planning functions and committee membership as assigned.
- Attend and actively participate in all ISP team meetings for assigned caseload, arriving on time, prepared and informed. Accept and complete team assignments within assigned timelines.
- Ensure staff coverage to avoid disruptions in services, implementing the applicable agency policies.
- Review all placement profiles and initiate contact with applicable parties to place an appropriate foster child / adult in one of our licensed homes.
- Participate, educate and form partnerships with the medical community, police and fire departments to establish good relations for the DD / foster care population and the community.
- Create Behavior Treatment Plans
General Responsibilities
Requirements
PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To function effectively in this position, the incumbent must possess a Bachelor's Degree within the related field of Human Services, or related fields, or a minimum of 2 years experience in the Human Services field and an Associate's Degree in a related field or 5 years experience working with individual's with developmental disabilities, or in the child welfare industry. Also have knowledge of the company policies and procedures. The knowledge and skill in working with individuals with developmental disabilities, and the knowledge of licensing and regulatory requirements is necessary. Also the knowledge and skill in family-professional partnerships, and training is required. The Family Support Specialist must have a valid Arizona Driver's License, and must have a reliable means of transportation with current insurance and registration. The Family Support Specialist must complete Article Nine Training, Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card, Central Background Clearance, three completed references, and Certification in Adult / Child / Infant CPR, and First Aid and other trainings as dictated by the State of Arizona. The Family Support Specialist must have the ability to address more then one project at a time while prioritizing the demands and issues in a busy operating environment.
FINAL NOTE
This description is intended to be a general statement about this job and not to be considered a detailed assignment. It may be modified by Family Partners L.L.C. to adjust for necessary changes.
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $65,000 per year
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Work Location : In person
Salary Description
65,000
Salary : $65,000