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Licensing & Relicensing of Foster Homes:
Exhibits thorough knowledge of the Florida Administrative Code 65C-45.
Ensures initial and re-licensing files are aligned with the related Florida Administrative Code and Florida Statutes.
Conducts pre-screening and home inspections before the pre-service training and at the time of the final Unified Home Study.
Coordinates and conducts at least two parent preparation pre-service training per fiscal year.
Supports retention strategies to increase foster parent satisfaction by conducting quarterly Retention Activities for licensed foster parents in collaboration with the Program Coordinator and the Social Workers.
Communicates timely to the Program Director of concerns or incidents reported or observed related to a foster home or child(ren) in foster placement potentially impacting child well-being and/or child safety.
Assists in crisis intervention to foster care parents.
Maintains currently available homes.
Develops, plans, coordinates, and facilitates ongoing foster parent training program: Conducts quarterly training for foster parents or facilitates training material/ videos/ or presentations to ensure the development of new parenting skills, and develops written materials for foster parents, such as a handbook, brochures, and other informational material.
Tracks the progress of foster parents to comply with the 8 hours of in-service training to meet re-licensing requirements.
Coordinates the Annual Foster Parent Gathering in collaboration with the URMP staff.
Coordinates the function of respite placements.
Guides case managers regarding foster home issues or problems.
Participates in the DCF Monthly Licensing Calls
Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings regarding recruitment, match meetings, Best Interest Placement Staffing
Provides training to the URMP staff to keep abreast of related changes in foster home regulations.
Keeps FSFN updated with any changes related to the foster family, including but not limited: Incident Reports; Staffing concerning foster families and placement issues, changes in the family composition, etc.
Program Outreach and Recruitment of Foster Parents:
Develops, reviews, and revises the Annual Targeted Recruitment and Retention Plan in collaboration with the Program Director.
Develops the monthly Targeted Recruitment Calendar in collaboration with the Program Director
Conducts at least four targeted recruitment activities per month.
Builds a prospect network and related campaigns to establish an ongoing pipeline of candidates.
Conducts and attends networking and marketing events and represents the agency at fairs, promotional presentations, and other events to recruit foster parents.
Raises awareness in the community through visiting community locations and leaders following up on referrals to potential source recruits and further enhancing community relationships.
Promotes the program through social media with at least three postings per week.
Records through tracking and reports on the statistics necessary to measure the effectiveness of various recruitment efforts and regularly report on pipeline activity
Conducts at least 3 Foster Parents’ Information sessions per month.
Tracks licensing milestones and identify issues of licensing.
Develops own promotional material in collaboration with the Program Director.
Risk Management and Quality Assurance:
Performs PQI functions as assigned by Supervisor.
Participates monthly in the fire drill
Timely and accurately submit Unusual Incident Reports and include all relevant documentation required by regulatory bodies.
Must be available to work beyond your regular schedule in crisis situations or if there is a declared agency emergency.
Additional Duties:
Participates in all related training, in-services, and staff meetings as required by COA and funding /licensing sources.
Attends mandatory conferences and training as scheduled for professional development.
The incumbent will comply with all policies, procedures, and requirements necessary to perform the functions of this position.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, late evenings, and some weekends.
Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Physical Demands:
The work is usually sedentary but may require long periods of standing, walking and /or bending, and some light lifting. The result is performed both in an office and community setting.
Travel within Miami- Dade and in Broward.
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