Foster Care Coordinator

We are growing and adding another Care Coordinator!

About our Company:

Envoi Associates is a dedicated and person-centered organization providing compassionate and data-driven services to individuals with diverse needs. Since our start in 2017, Envoi has become a leader in the industry of personal supportive care, foster and youth support, as well as mental health and behaviors services.

Envoi Associates provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• 80% employer paid major medical health insurance for employee only plans
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 2 weeks paid vacation, 2 weeks paid sick awarded upon hire
• 16 paid holidays each year
• Yearly Performance Reviews
• New company laptop, iPhone work cell
• Mileage reimbursement
• 401(k) matching
• MANY more!!!

Minimum Requirements:

· Colorado resident.

· Bachelor’s Degree in the social or behavioral sciences from a regionally accredited college or university AND minimum of three (3) years full time child placement experience obtained after the Bachelor’s degree was conferred; OR,

· Master’s Degree in the social or behavioral sciences from a regionally accredited college or university AND a minimum of one (1) year full time child placement experience obtained after the Master’s degree was conferred.

· Maintain professional licensure as required by degree, when applicable.

· Must possess professional and expert knowledge of communications, as well as building and maintaining relationships.

· Must be able to travel frequently to assigned regions, including the organizations designated HUB.

· Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation.

· Must be able and willing to work some hours outside of normal working hours to respond to emergencies or to otherwise meet the needs of the people we serve and their families.

· Must have consistent access to reliable transportation.

· Must possess a valid state Driver’s License.

· Must pass a motor vehicle record (MVR), background check and other screening per state and federal requirements.

· Successfully manage a caseload of 8-12 children/youth.

Job Qualifications:

This position is responsible for providing on-going case management to children/youth in foster care and placed in a Company certified foster home. This position is also responsible for providing support and monitoring to foster parents who have a child/youth placed in their home and meeting minimum-required contact visits within homes. The position requires knowledge in Colorado Department of Human Services and Child Welfare policy, ability to collaborate within a team, and work in conjunction with Company’s’ mission and values. This position exists to provide on-going case management that ensures all children’s/youth’s needs are met timely and efficiently. This includes meeting with participants, families, guardians, and other key stakeholders to explore opportunities and deliver quality services.

· Completion of the SAFE training.

· Solid spoken and written communication skills.

· Problem solving skills with ability to respond to crises calmly and independently.

· Strong communication skills, both verbally and written, and basic knowledge of family dynamics and methods for crisis intervention.

· Promote cooperative working relationships and positive team atmosphere, both internally and externally with providers, families, coworkers, and the people we serve.

· Maintain good attendance as outlined in the attendance policy.

· Passion and commitment to serve persons with developmental disabilities with dignity and acceptance of Company’s Person-Centered philosophy.

· Elevated level of skill and expertise in leading personnel who support people the Company serves and/or their families. Expert knowledge of family dynamics, child and youth development, and methods for crisis intervention.

· Solid computer skills with ability to write/format letters, memos, and quality documentation.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities (included, but not limited to):

· Daily leadership of the treatment team

• Organize and manage all team meetings, and manages team decision-making regarding the care and treatment of the child/youth;

• Provide support and consultation to foster parents, to the families of children/youth in care, and to other treatment team members;

• Advocate, coordinate, and link resources and activities to assure children/youth and families receive needed services; and,

• Prepare individuals and/or providers to work with the foster parents and the child/youth’s family in a supportive manner of the foster parents and the safety, permanency, and social and emotional well-being of the child/youth.

· Provision of family preservation strategies

• On-call support to the foster parent(s), child/youth, and family twenty-four hours/seven days per week (24/7); and,

• Support and consultation with foster parents, such as problem-solving, emotional support, information sharing, and assessment of child/youth safety and well-being.

-Responsible for the monitoring and protection of children/youth, including monitoring the safety of foster care homes and compliance with state rules and regulations for foster care homes.

-Provide case management for individual children/youth.

-Coordination of state-approved assessments, preparation, and approval of treatment foster care plan(s), revisions, and quarterly updates.

-Minimum contact as judged necessary and appropriate by the treatment team and described in the foster care plan. “Minimum contact” must consist of at least:

• Weekly face-to-face contact with treatment foster parent(s);

• One (1) visit per month face-to-face with both treatment foster parents if it is a two (2) parent treatment foster care home; and,

-At least one (1) visit shall occur in the treatment foster care home.

• Three (3) monthly face-to-face contacts with the child/youth in the treatment foster care home.

-Maintain access to TRAILS for entry of Critical Incident Reports.

-Passion and commitment to serve persons with dignity and acceptance of Company’s Person-Centered philosophy.

-Be clear, concise, and give all information regarding changes to appropriate parties in a timely manner.

-Meet and follow realistic timelines/deadlines.

-Independent in problem-solving, decision-making in well, thought out ways. Know when it is appropriate to ask for guidance or clarification. Ensure decisions are in alignment with Company’s vision, mission, values, and strategic goals and all departments work together as a whole to advance the organization.

-Lead and exemplify a positive attitude and professional appearance when representing Company in all activities and functions of the position.

-Knowledge of your assigned children/youth’s case and all team members.

-Maintain open communication at all times and provide excellent customer service with a person-centered approach.

-Prioritize on-going goals and tasks.

-Follow and exemplify Company’s vision, mission, and values.

-Exercise discretion and confidentiality with sensitive company information.

-Establish and ensure the execution of procedures consistent with accepted standards of state laws and regulations for youth in DHS custody and people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

-Attend team and agency meetings, as appropriate.

-Be available to foster families and communicate any needs timely and efficiently.

-Work in partnership with all community partners; attending any meeting(s), as appropriate.

-Track/monitor medication, appointments, monthly summary reports, and other areas of case management, as requested.

-Occasionally transports assigned child/youth to appointments, change in placement, visitation, court, etc.

-Maintain child case files that are in compliance with DHS and Company’s policy requirements.

-Maintain general knowledge of foster parent policy and rights to ensure their rights are upheld.

-Perform other such duties as assigned by direct supervisor, or designee, that are within the scope of the position, as well as those reflective of professional experience, education, and ability.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

1. Physical Requirements - Requires repetitive manual and finger dexterity and eye- hand coordination; requires the ability to use all office equipment; and the ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds using appropriate body mechanics.

2. Visual, Hearing and Communication Requirements - Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to communicate verbally with all staff, vendors, people we serve and clients.

3. Pressure Factor – May require working under stressful conditions at times and handling emergencies. Working conditions may be noisy with fluctuating indoor temperatures. There will be pressure at times to meet scheduled appointments and deadlines and manage crisis situations. This position will interact with people we serve who are intellectually and developmentally delayed and maybe frail or confused and have the potential for verbal or physical aggression.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• child placement: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CO State Drivers License (Required)

Work Location: In person