Social Worker-Certification Specialist - Chico

The Social Worker (Certification Specialist Emphasis) develops qualified Foster Family Homes and Adult
Family Homes by recruiting, screening, and certifying Foster Parents and Family Home Providers. The
Social Worker (Certification Specialist Emphasis) ensures initial and ongoing certification requirements
are met and that developed homes and Providers are in alignment with the philosophy and values of the
company as well as all internal and external regulations and policies.

Essential Job Functions

Individuals must be able to meet all essential functions, core competencies, and requirements of the
position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to meet/perform
these functions.

• Upholds the mission and vision of Enriching Lives in the screening and development of homes.
• Generates leads for Providers through advertising, word of mouth referrals, presentations, community organizations and other events.
• Conducts information sessions & educational opportunities for potential Providers.
• Provides CPR, FA, NCI, and Intro to FHA Services to employees and potential Providers as required.
• Conducts monthly educational opportunities as required.
• Performs application reviews, home studies, interviews, documentation verification, medical reviews, reference checks, etc as part of the certification process.
• Reviews potential candidates with Administrator and provides recommendations on moving forward on candidates or screening them out.
• Ensures Providers understand their Independent Contractor Relationship with the company.
• Maintains all required certification documentation of Providers in accordance with internal and external regulations and policies including verification that all certification requirements are met, current contracts are in place, etc.
• Monitors and supports the Providers during initial and ongoing certification home visits. Notifies management immediately of any material changes affecting the status of Individuals or Provider Homes.
• Manages and tracks the recruitment budget.
• Assists and provides recommendations in the matching process between Individuals and Providers.
• Assists with Provider retention.
• Provides crisis management support and rotating on call coverage to Individuals& Providers as required.
• Provides excellent customer service and response timeliness to stakeholders such as Individuals, Families, Regional Center, and Family Home Providers.
• Develops external relationships with community individuals, agencies, and organizations in the recruitment of Providers.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with all Individuals, families, funding sources and regulatory agencies, as appropriate, and monitors their satisfaction with services.
• Participates in training as required.
• Assist Individuals with transportation and moving as needed.
• Functions as a Social Worker (Coordinator Emphasis) as required during development and transition stages.
• Performs other duties as assigned. May work on special assignments in addition to normal job functions.

Requirements and Qualifications