Foster Care Certification Specialist

Pressley Ridge Benefits

• Free single medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
• Prescription coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
• Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
• Wellness incentive (up to $250)
• 403b with up to 9% employer give/match
• Free life insurance and AD&D
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Recruiting and Certification Specialist is responsible for all aspects of the recruitment and certification of Treatment Foster Care (TFC) Parents, including responsibility to train/teach TFC Parents.  The Recruiting and Certification Specialist also understands community relations as well as the Re-Education Philosophies and Community Based service components. 

The Recruiting and Certification Specialist travels extensively.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Retention
• Community Relationship Building 
• Documentation and Compliance
• Completes quarterly home safety inspections of treatment foster homes
• Completes CPR/First Aid Certification for Pressley Ridge staff and Treatment Foster Parents
• Completes monthly foster parent skills building/training
• Develops training curriculum and schedule for in-service trainings
• Completes Treatment Foster Parents re-certifications

Qualifications

• Clearances. State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.
• Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.
• Requires a bachelor's degree in human services or a related field. 
• Requires 1 year of experience working with children and families. 

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands: Requires vision, speech, and hearing.
• Environmental Factors: Community, home, school.
• Working Hours: A non-traditional work schedule as defined by service needs.