Resource Parent Support Team LeadClarvida - Tennessee • Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Resource Parent Support Team Lead
Clarvida - Tennessee
- Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
- Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
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Clarvida
Job Description
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Resource Parent Support Team Leader (RPS TL)
TFC
Tennessee
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RPS Team Coordinator, State Program Director
Exempt
SUMMARY
The Resource Parent Support Team Leader (RPS TL), under the supervision of the RPS Team
Coordinator or designee works closely with the Foster Care Team to identify, license, and retain
foster families for the region.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Supervision at least twice monthly with each RPS.
Quarterly evaluations.
Hold weekly regional RPS team meetings.
Become certified to train all foster parent pre-service and post approval courses.
Oversee and provide pre-Service and on-going foster parent training activities also to
include training/co-facilitating TN Key at least a minimum of 4 times a year.
Monitor and assist with foster home compliance and paperwork (licensure requirements,
home studies, background checks, monthly check-ins, quarterly compliance checks, re-
assessments, etc.).
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Provide on-going efforts to audit and maintain foster parent charts.
Member of the peer audit team, which requires travel to other regions statewide.
Participate and oversee in recruitment and marketing activities on a weekly basis.
Stay current and ensure the team stays current on DCS/contract provider requirements.
Approving time.
Cover for team members when they are on leave.
Complete annual training requirements.
Complete RPS monthly report.
Complete frozen home report.
Utilize, troubleshoot and support team with all electronic platforms.
Attend weekly Treatment team.
Attend State quarterly meetings.
Participate in monthly RPS calls.
Support client placement efforts and respite care.
Attend 2-3 RPS retreats a year throughout the state.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
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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
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Routine supervision of assigned Resource Parent Support team members.
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Assures the completion of supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's
policies and applicable laws, potentially including but not limited to interviewing, hiring, and
training employees: planning, assigning, and directing work: appraising performance: rewarding
and disciplining employees: addressing complaints and resolving problems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit;
use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to
reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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TRAVEL
This position requires travel of approximately 25-50% of the time to meet the demands
across the Region and for statewide meetings.
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REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
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PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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Experience working with children/adolescents in a therapeutic treatment environment and
complying with state and/or contractual requirements.
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3 years of experience at Clarvida or at least 3 years of experience in resource parent support.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Licensed driver with automobile insurance in good standing.
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QUALIFICATIONS
• Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively
to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or
innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and
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presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards
of directors.
• Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic
equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency
distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation
techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to
interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal
with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Leadership Skills
Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels. Drive and ability to handle
multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
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Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Skills necessary to learn Clarvida electronic systems.
Ability to work flexible hours consistent with program needs
Willing to work as part of a team
Having good organizational and time management skills
Sensitive to other cultures and socioeconomic levels
Consistently embodies the Clarvida values of Inclusion, Integrity, Commitment, Compassion,
Accountable, Person Driven, and Collaborative
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AGREE THAT I AM QUALIFIED AS TO EDUCATION AND SKILL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
POSITION WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION(S):
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Languages
- English
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