Specialized Foster Care Specialist

at  UPMC

SPECIALIZED FOSTER CARE SPECIALIST – MCKEESPORT, PA

Job ID: 6052200988
Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Shift: Variable
Facility: UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Department: CYF-Family Living
Location: 500 Walnut Street, Mckeesport, PA
Union Position: No
Salary Range: $ 18.54-30.28 USD

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• 2 years’ work experience in child services.

• Represent Agency at State/County initiative meetings, as needed.
• Develop relationships with individuals interested in pursuing our help in finding a living situation. Support relationships in the family through 24-hour phone support and home visits.
• Coordinate securing supports and generic services for the individual and the family such as; medical, therapists, respite, etc., for assigned case load. This may include helping with appointments, attending consultant visits and transportation.
• Prepare and support families in meeting the requirements set forth by the state, county, and agency, including Chapter 3680 and 3700 regulations.
• Complete all documentation in the KIDS system.
• Represent Agency at State/County initiative meetings, as needed.
• Ensure the implementation of Individual Support Plans (ISP) for assigned case load.
• Complete an ISP and monthly updates Complete education evaluations.
• Utilize agency KIDS system for Specialized program.
• Make regular contact with people involved in supporting the individual. This may include the Supports Supervisor, friends, family, neighbors, medical personnel, employers, day program, etc.
• Attend court hearings and be available to testify. Visit and monitor foster child in the home twice monthly; if infant visit and monitor weekly. Attend meetings at schools, CYF, and therapies.
• Assure children have Early Periodic Screening Treatment (EPST) appointments, dental appointments, and annual physicals.
• Follow and be knowledgeable of the 3680 and 3700 regulations of CYF. Complete intake packet for admission to program. Update State-Wide Adoption Network (SWAN) with any change in foster home.
• Attend training as required with 26 hours of training per year and 20 hours of supervision relevant to CYF.
• Assist with transportation for family visits and supervision of visits. Coordinate services and supports and assist with appointments as needed.
• Responsible for recruitment of foster families including strategies and targeting the demographic data of their target audience. Represent the agency in a positive and professional manner while assisting with marketing of the services and recruitment of foster families and parents.