Heritage Children Services is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a vacant Home Resource Coordinator/licensing position from the office in Owensboro, and serving the South-Central Kentucky Region. Want to join a dynamic team that will value you? If you are passionate about working with children in need, we want you to come be part of an agency that is dedicated to our staff, foster parents, and most important our kids. Job Title: Home Resource Coordinator A. Education and Experience 1) Bachelor’s Degree in a social work discipline or another related human services field, and or the equivalent combination of education along with experience that meets the Kentucky state standards of job for this job description. Applicant must have and provide appropriate certifications and licensures while meeting all the requirements for the state of Kentucky, licensing and contract expectations. B. General Requisites 1) Excellent professional communication skills (both verbal and written) 2) Computer and documentation skills to perform all essential job duties 3) Well organized with superb time management skills 4) Must be able to maintain a driver’s license and have a reliable automobile with adequate insurance to meet Kentucky standards 5) Demonstrate excellent therapeutic, assessment, and crisis intervention skills 6) Knowledge of treatment planning is preferred 7) Experience working with emotionally challenged children is preferred 8) Knowledge of therapeutic foster care is preferred 9) Great interpersonal skills 10) Knowledge of medical and psychiatric diagnoses is preferred 11) Working knowledge of state and community resources available to foster care agencies 12) Outstanding presentation skills II. Primary Job Duties a. Responsible for all aspects of recruiting and training prospective and current foster parents b. Responsible for re-certifying Heritage Children Services foster parents each year c. Provides consultation with foster parents interested in becoming a Heritage Children Services foster family d. Works with the Program and Executive Director in the formulation of new and/or updated trainings for foster parent certifications e. Closely work with the Intake Specialist to help locate an appropriate Heritage Children Services foster family for a child in need of placement f. Works with foster families by providing any necessary materials or information during their pre and post certification process g. Works with the entire team to organize and assist in case conferences as well as team meetings h. Complies with all state regulated paperwork requirements established by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services as well as Heritage Children Services i. Maintain accurate current case files, visit notes, medical records, and various other client records as necessary j. Produce monthly quality assurance documentation to ensure that foster homes meet the state standards for being a viable foster home k. Ability to provide crisis management services for foster caregivers and clients as needed l. Will periodically be required to participate in the rotation of the emergency after hours phone (be on-call in case of emergencies) m. Will conduct home visits and out-of-home visits with foster children and foster parents n. Refers prospective foster parents to upcoming foster parent trainings o. Testify at court hearings p. Make referrals to counseling, psychiatric, and psychological services if necessary q. May be asked to perform additional duties on an as-needed basis If you are interested in this position and have the above qualifications you can contact our Program Director Jerome Thruston, or you may call the office at (270) 231-8040. You can also email a copy of your resume or drop it off at 920 Frederica Street, Suite 106 Owensboro, KY 42301. Office hours are 8:30am-5:00pm CST. Are you ready to join a WINNING TEAM?? Job Type: Full-time Pay: $34,000.00 - $36,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: Monday to Friday Education: Bachelor's (Required) Work Location: One location Work Remotely: No Work Location: In person
Salary: $34,000 - $36,000 a year
Employment Type: Full-time
Qualifications
[ "Bachelor's (Required)" ]