Caregiver Resource Specialist

Description

PURPOSE:

To provide support and advocacy for caregivers. Assist families and team members with the foster home licensing process and the Guardianship Assistance Program. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist families who have accepted children into their home to meet the immediate needs of the children and families.    
• Connect families to available resources in the community.
• Educate the families on Level 1 Licensing and the funding and benefits that are available.   
• Attend Multi-Disciplinary Team staffing's and complete service referrals.
• Coordinate resolutions with Case Management and/or Child Protective Investigator team to solve any barriers with required documentation. 
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of spreadsheets and materials. 
• Assist with GAP redeterminations and other GAP duties as requested.
• Other duties as assigned to include administrative tasks as needed.

A comprehensive benefits program including:

• 5 weeks of PTO accruals available during the first year of employment
• 12 paid holidays
• Professional development
• Ongoing coaching and feedback
• Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”)

Health Benefits with shared premium costs, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement

Requirements

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in social services or related filed preferred. Experience in social services/child welfare may substitute the degree requirement.