Family Home Developer

Family Home Developer

The Family Home Developer shall be responsible for family assessment and preservice foster / adopt regulatory compliance, home study coordination, and family certification.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options, including HSA match for qualifying contributions. Parental paid leave, retirement savings plan with company match, paid time off and holiday pay, mileage reimbursement, and tuition reimbursement available. Company sponsored learning and development.

Responsibilities :

• Screen prospective foster families for eligibility.
• Oversee the necessary paperwork and training requirements for foster / adoptive families.
• Perform home verifications and file audits prior to home studies.
• Coordinate the home study process following prospective families' completion of paperwork and pre-service training.
• Perform licensure meetings and coordinate next steps with the Intake and Programs teams.
• Review applicable minimum standards, contracts, and COA requirements for prospective family compliance.
• Coordinate information requests from prospective foster parents and assure follow up with the request.
• Coordinate information requests with other CPAs, DFPS, and other outside entities with timely follow up.
• Assist with appropriate matching of prospective foster parents to Arrow and regulatory standards.
• Assist with conducting internal audits according to Arrow and regulatory quality assurance standards.
• Report ongoing pre-licensure foster home concerns to the Senior Family Home Developer.
• Attend trainings and meetings as required by the agency and FHD team.
• Share / transmit the mission and vision of Arrow Child & Family Ministries to staff, clients, and families served.
• Ensure maintenance of pre-service training attendance and in-service training attendance records for prospective families.
• Maintain a manageable caseload to ensure outcomes and practice requirements are met while taking into consideration the level of care of clients served.
• Perform all duties within contract, state and federal regulations, company policy, and regulatory agency standards.
• May be required to drive vehicles, be insurable with our auto insurance provider, and complete company vehicle training.

Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in social work, social services or a related field and at least one (1) year experience working with children and families. Licensed social workers may be required in some states.