Devereux Arizona - Phoenix Job Description

Therapeutic Foster Family

Qualifications

1. Sense of humor.
2. The stable family unit, as a whole, is committed to providing foster care and welcoming new members to the household.
3. Posses great conflict resolution skills.
4. The family is financially self-sufficient, preferably has a stay at home parent.
5. Experience working with children in behavioral health a must.
6. The ability to promote self-esteem, family relationships, and cultural identity.
7. Experience and desire to work as a "team" player.
8. The ability to identify and mobilize community resources to help the individual reach their goals.
9. A willingness to open your lives to an array of helpful agencies.
10. Applicant must be at least 21 years of age.

Job Responsibilities

1. Adhere to the guidelines in the Devereux Arizona Professional Foster Family handbook and the DES Foster Home Agreement.
2. Care for, protect, guide, and nurture the individual placed in your home.
3. Ensure the basic needs for food, shelter, and clothing are met.
4. Actively participate as a valuable treatment team member; may include all or some of the following:
   1. Meet developmental needs and address developmental delays.
   2. Weekly documenting of individual's progress.
   3. Attendance and participation in staffings.
   4. Share and receive feedback from other team members.
   5. Notify your licensing Specialist of any changes in family status.
   6. Continued development of skills by attendance at advanced trainings.
   7. Participate in quarterly support group meetings.
   8. Advocate on behalf of the individual.
   9. Transport individual to meetings/therapy.
   10. Offer recreational opportunities and teach independent living skills.
   11. Work cooperatively with the family of origin if that is part of the treatment plan.

Great Benefits Including

1. Weekly contact and quarterly home visits by the licensing worker.
2. Monthly reimbursement per client.
3. Liability coverage for damages.
4. Respite care (up to two weeks per year).
5. Quarterly support group meetings.
6. Ongoing monthly training and support by Masters level clinicians.
7. 24-hour availability for crisis.
8. Full disclosure of information regarding child/adult prior to placement.
9. Social gatherings and recognition for your achievement.