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Foster Care Placement Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC
Roanoke, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025

Overview : Join Our Impactful Team at Health Connect America!

Before you get started on your journey, take some time to learn more about us. Health Connect America and its brands are leaders in providing mental and behavioral health services to children, families, and adults across the nation. We provide our services directly to those in need whether that be within a person's home, their community, or in one of our office settings. HCA is honored to be a part of the communities we serve and the clients we walk alongside as they embark on a journey to self-improvement and more fulfilling lives. At Health Connect America , we are dedicated to making meaningful connections every day through creating quality, affordable opportunities for individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential in a safe, positive living environment.

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Responsibilities : The Foster Care Placement Specialist is responsible for maintaining in-depth knowledge of available resources, as well as the child welfare system, and has the aptitude to match a child's distinctive needs to the least restrictive placement available.

  • Serves as initial point of contact for referrals.
  • Work collaboratively with Child Protective Services and assigned case management organizations in completing intake screening for all new children or children requiring replacement.
  • Gather history on child to include but not limited to medical, dental, behavioral, educational, mental health, emotional health, trauma history, likes, dislikes, strengths, and needs.
  • Document all efforts in matching child to most appropriate home.
  • Ensure all facets are considered when deciding most appropriate placement (i.e., siblings, child's home school, removal area, individual needs of child, etc.).
  • Complete match reports within 24 hours of placement.
  • Work in partnership with licensing team, agencies, and residential providers to secure the most appropriate placement for child in care.

Qualifications :

  • Minimum of a bachelor's degree in social work or closely related field.
  • At least one (1) year of experience working with special needs children in a child welfare setting.
  • Relevant case management experience or experience with foster care is preferred.
  • Child Welfare Certification preferred.
  • Be Well with HCA :

  • We recognize the importance of self-care and work / life balance.
  • We offer flexibility in scheduling and provide all employees access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes 8 mental health counseling sessions annually.
  • Full-time HCA employees enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary insurance products.
  • Additional benefits include :
  • Access to a Health Navigator
  • Health Savings Account with company contribution
  • Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Reimbursement Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Benefits Hub
  • Tickets at Work
  • Join a team where your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of others. Apply now to be part of our dynamic and supportive community at Health Connect America!

    Employment at Health Connect America and it's companies is contingent upon meeting the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation prior to joining our team.

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