SaintA Hiring For Foster Care Licensing Specialist at Milwaukee, WI  / West Allis, WI  Full Time

Job Purpose:
Our next Treatment Foster Care Specialist would work primarily in the Southeast Region. Our next Treatment Foster Care Specialist will contribute to the mission and vision of Saint A by licensing Treatment Foster homes as well as placement  and servicing youth residing within their designated service area.

Duties:

• Educate clients and collateral professionals regarding eligibility, requirements and expectations of program participation.
• Based upon program need, completes primarily initial or ongoing assessment of foster and adoptive families, Level 1-5, utilizing a structured home study tool and process including during the relicensing process
• Effectively interprets, applies and enforces requirements of DCF Administrative Code 12, 50, 51, 54 & 56; Wisconsin State Statute Chapter 48; Indian Child Welfare Act; Adoption & Safe Families Act; Multi-Ethnic Placement Act, Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare Policy & Procedure and agency policy and accreditation standards.
• Performs regular licensing visits based on level of care requirements to ensure compliance with all applicable licensing standards, quality care and to assess the needs of the child and foster family.
• Ensures licensing timelines are met 100% of the time.
• Assess the need for developing and implementing a support plan for each foster parent to address training needs and other supports required to meet the needs of each individual child placed in the home.
• Team with foster parents and colleagues to ensure placement stability whenever safe and possible.

Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in social work or related degree preferred.
• Certification by the State of Wisconsin.
• Experience in social services/foster care preferred.
• Must have own transportation, meet Agency auto insurance requirements, a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include irregular hours.

Position Details:

• Full-Time

Organizational Information:
SaintA is a Wisconsin provider of family-centered care and educational services. As a 2021 Top Workplace of Southeastern Wisconsin and national leader of Trauma Informed Care,a philosophy and practice that acknowledges the profound effects of trauma on the developing brain, we are passionate about delivering quality, evidence-informed care to help children and families overcome trauma and thrive.  

SaintA provides a rich continuum of services, including:

• Child Welfare and Foster Care
• Support for youth who have aged out of care
• Care Coordination and Wraparound services
• Mental health therapy and supports such as The Clinic @ SaintA, Family Preservation, Caregiver Support, Integrated Community Treatment
• Professional education and clinical consultation (for organizations, schools, and individual/family)

Interested parties please submit a cover letter and resume online.

We are committed to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion and strongly encourage minority candidates to apply. For more information, visit our websitewww.sainta.org.
 
SaintA is an equal opportunity employer.