Family Home Developer

Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• 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 CPA’s, 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.
• 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.