Dungarvin inc
PT Licensing/Foster Care Coordinator
Dungarvin inc, Wallace, North Carolina, United States, 28466
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Dungarvin , we are more than a provider of support services—we’re a mission-driven team rooted in respect, response and choice. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to meeting people where they are, working alongside them to provide person centered supports that allow people to live independently as possible. You’ll work directly with people in need of assistance, and/or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs.
With services in 15 states, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference—one person, one voice, one choice at a time.
We encourage you to embrace this opportunity to impact someone’s life
Schedule: PT position: MWF 8a to 5p
Wage:
Starting at $22.75
Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
Supplemental Insurance
Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
401 K plan with 3% employer match at one year of services
Paid Time Off accrual - employees who work 40 hours in a 2-week period
Growth and Development Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Scheduled pay increases
Employee Assistance Program
Job mobility options within Dungarvin 15 states of services
T-Mobile, Verizon, Dell, and other National Brand Discounts
Pay Active- access to 50%of your pay before payday
Dedicated training department with paid training
Job Description What You Get to Do:
Demonstrates competence in State and Federal standards for Therapeutic/Foster Care Services, licensing rules
Assist with recruiting qualified foster parents and staff necessary to meet the needs of the youth served.
Assists with ensuring Foster Parents and assigned staff complete and maintain all training requirements.
Provides pre-service and ongoing training to foster parents to ensure parents possess skills necessary to provide quality services to the youth being served.
Serves as liaison to DSS, DMH and other community agencies regarding any service planning issues and needs of and services to youth being served in Therapeutic/Foster Care program.
Processes requests for services by conducting intakes, obtaining/completing necessary assessments, completing social histories, obtaining consents, and collecting documentation for the determination of appropriate placement and services for youth referred to program.
Writes, coordinates, implements, and monitors person-centered service plans and ensures quality care of youth being served.
Serves as advocate for the youth in care and participates in the interdisciplinary team process in the development of the Person Centered Service Plan
Ensures service authorizations are current and provides necessary updates to authorizing authorities in timely manner as requested and/or required for service approval.
Provides mediation between the youth and the foster parents, guardians, natural family members, and other agencies relative to the needs and desires identified by the team.
Establishes and maintains files for youth receiving foster care services and ensures all required documentation in individual case files is completed in a timely manner
Assists with the transfer of youth to other services or terminates services when current placement is no longer deemed necessary or appropriate.
Assists in accessing community resources identified for the youth and foster parents.
Assists foster parents, and/or assigned staff develop mediation and intervention strategies and implement them to resolve conflicts.
Foster Care licensing experience is a plus.
Qualifications What Makes You A Great Fit:
Must meet the minimum requirements for QP qualification:
Bachelor's degree in a human service field and has two years of full-time accumulated mh/dd/sa experience with the population served, or a substance abuse professional who has two years of full-time, post-bachelor's degree accumulated supervised experience in alcoholism and drug abuse counseling;
OR
Master’s degree in a human service field and has one year of full-time accumulated mh/dd/sa experience with the population served, or a substance abuse professional who has one year of full-time, post-graduate degree accumulated supervised experience in alcoholism and drug abuse counseling;
Additional Requirements:
At least two years of experience working with at-risk youth or youth in foster care are required.
Must possess a valid NC driver's license, an acceptable driving record, current automobile insurance and registration, and an acceptable criminal background.
Three (3) professional references
Excellent knowledge and experience with Family Foster and Foster Care licensing process required.
Proven ability with the development of Person Centered Service Plans which incorporates the choices, strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences and defines the goals and services needed to assist in meeting the goals of individuals served.
Additional Information At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
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Dungarvin , we are more than a provider of support services—we’re a mission-driven team rooted in respect, response and choice. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to meeting people where they are, working alongside them to provide person centered supports that allow people to live independently as possible. You’ll work directly with people in need of assistance, and/or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs.
With services in 15 states, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference—one person, one voice, one choice at a time.
We encourage you to embrace this opportunity to impact someone’s life
Schedule: PT position: MWF 8a to 5p
Wage:
Starting at $22.75
Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
Supplemental Insurance
Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
401 K plan with 3% employer match at one year of services
Paid Time Off accrual - employees who work 40 hours in a 2-week period
Growth and Development Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Scheduled pay increases
Employee Assistance Program
Job mobility options within Dungarvin 15 states of services
T-Mobile, Verizon, Dell, and other National Brand Discounts
Pay Active- access to 50%of your pay before payday
Dedicated training department with paid training
Job Description What You Get to Do:
Demonstrates competence in State and Federal standards for Therapeutic/Foster Care Services, licensing rules
Assist with recruiting qualified foster parents and staff necessary to meet the needs of the youth served.
Assists with ensuring Foster Parents and assigned staff complete and maintain all training requirements.
Provides pre-service and ongoing training to foster parents to ensure parents possess skills necessary to provide quality services to the youth being served.
Serves as liaison to DSS, DMH and other community agencies regarding any service planning issues and needs of and services to youth being served in Therapeutic/Foster Care program.
Processes requests for services by conducting intakes, obtaining/completing necessary assessments, completing social histories, obtaining consents, and collecting documentation for the determination of appropriate placement and services for youth referred to program.
Writes, coordinates, implements, and monitors person-centered service plans and ensures quality care of youth being served.
Serves as advocate for the youth in care and participates in the interdisciplinary team process in the development of the Person Centered Service Plan
Ensures service authorizations are current and provides necessary updates to authorizing authorities in timely manner as requested and/or required for service approval.
Provides mediation between the youth and the foster parents, guardians, natural family members, and other agencies relative to the needs and desires identified by the team.
Establishes and maintains files for youth receiving foster care services and ensures all required documentation in individual case files is completed in a timely manner
Assists with the transfer of youth to other services or terminates services when current placement is no longer deemed necessary or appropriate.
Assists in accessing community resources identified for the youth and foster parents.
Assists foster parents, and/or assigned staff develop mediation and intervention strategies and implement them to resolve conflicts.
Foster Care licensing experience is a plus.
Qualifications What Makes You A Great Fit:
Must meet the minimum requirements for QP qualification:
Bachelor's degree in a human service field and has two years of full-time accumulated mh/dd/sa experience with the population served, or a substance abuse professional who has two years of full-time, post-bachelor's degree accumulated supervised experience in alcoholism and drug abuse counseling;
OR
Master’s degree in a human service field and has one year of full-time accumulated mh/dd/sa experience with the population served, or a substance abuse professional who has one year of full-time, post-graduate degree accumulated supervised experience in alcoholism and drug abuse counseling;
Additional Requirements:
At least two years of experience working with at-risk youth or youth in foster care are required.
Must possess a valid NC driver's license, an acceptable driving record, current automobile insurance and registration, and an acceptable criminal background.
Three (3) professional references
Excellent knowledge and experience with Family Foster and Foster Care licensing process required.
Proven ability with the development of Person Centered Service Plans which incorporates the choices, strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences and defines the goals and services needed to assist in meeting the goals of individuals served.
Additional Information At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
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