Virginia Department of Social Services · 3 months ago
Program Coordinator - Parent Resource Program
608 Jackson Street,, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $78K/yrThe Virginia Department of Social Services is focused on helping individuals and families in the community, and they are seeking a Program Coordinator for the Resource Parent Program. This role involves administering the program, providing support and training to resource families, and working with a team to ensure appropriate placements for children in foster care.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Delivers approved curriculum to resource parent, relative and fictive kin applicants
Assesses applicant’s understanding of training materials, assesses their ability to participate in the resource parent program and their ability to provide a safe, nurturing home for a child in need
Prepares written home studies utilizing information gathered during training, and through face-to-face interviews, collateral interviews, required background investigations and visits to the home
Performs case management of resource homes including entering contacts into the OASIS statewide system, adding families to the “Resource Home” data base, and performing regular routine home reviews
Works closely with the treatment team to identify a resource family for placement of child(ren)
Serves as an agency point- of-contact to resource families in identifying and resolving challenging decisions
Provides crisis intervention on a timely basis to resource families who are caring for children placed in their home
Recruits resource families by making presentations to community groups, schools and other professional groups based on the need for resource parents in the City of Fredericksburg
Represents the agency by serving on community workgroups and regional professional groups
Provides leadership amongst colleagues in areas of program expertise
Organizes and implements special training and recognition events for agency approved resource parents
Conducts home visits with approved resource families to assess and complete certification/re-certification
Facilitates Family Partnership Meetings (FPM) and conducts Virginia Enhanced Maintenance Assessment Tool (VEMAT’s)
Serves as a policy expert in the area of resource home approval guidance
Develops recruitment marketing materials
Establishes and reports on key program outcomes to management on a regular basis
Administers program budget including grant application and regular program financial updates
Maintains a variety of confidential records and files
Performs a variety of clerical and administrative functions in support of assigned duties, and caseload management
Updates procedural manuals, as necessary; maintains knowledge of newly established policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
Attends required trainings and is able to apply tools and information gained in trainings
May be required to staff an emergency shelter when necessary
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or related area supplemented with work experience in the assigned program areas OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable experience in assigned program area or equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Must be able to pass a criminal background check to include a clean search of the Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry (no current findings or cases associated to you)
A valid state driver's license that meets the standards for the City of Fredericksburg
Preferred
Prefer candidate be trained in the prior Parent Resources for Information, Development and Education (PRIDE) curriculum and have some knowledge of the newer National Training and Development Curriculum (NTDC) for Foster and Adoptive parents
Prefer candidate be a trained Family Partnership Meeting (FPM) Facilitator
Prefer Candidate be trained as a Virginia Enhanced Maintenance Assessment Tool (VEMAT) Rater
Prior experience working for a local DSS
Prior experience working in a training and/or instructor role
Company
Virginia Department of Social Services
VDSS is one of the largest Commonwealth agencies, partnering with 120 local departments of social services, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children and families statewide.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Platea
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Kimberly Jones
Chief Learning and Development Officer
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