Job description

Looking to build a lasting career? Join a team that is inclusive and embraces all individuals. Intermountain Centers is one of the largest statewide behavioral health and integrated care organizations in Arizona. What does building a lasting career look like?

• Top-level compensation packages
• Exceptional health, dental, and disability benefits
• Career and compensation advancement programs
• Student loan forgiveness programs
• 401k company match
• Bilingual pay differential
• Holiday, PTO and employer paid life insurance
• Clinical licensure supervision and reimbursement
• Evidence-based treatment approaches, training, and supervision
• One of the first fully vaccinated COVID-19 workplaces in Arizona

Intermountain Centers and its statewide affiliates, Community Partners Integrated Healthcare, Pinal Hispanic Council, Intermountain Health Center, Intermountain Foster Care, Behavioral Consultation Services and MHRI Housing are currently recruiting career-minded individuals interested in opportunities within the largest adult and child service continuum in Arizona.

Intermountain Centers is committed to the safety and well-being of our employees, our members, and the communities we serve and, as such, we require all employees to be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19 virus. Proof of full vaccination status is required prior to the start of employment.
GENERAL SUMMARY: Responsible for providing administrative assistance and support to the Children’s Foster Care Program Director, staff and providers in all issues related to licensing compliance of foster care providers and homes. Conducts home studies as needed and provides training and technical assistance to providers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide weekly visits for the first 4 weeks, monthly for the next 5 months and then quarterly or as frequent as clinically necessary.
• Conducts initial inspections of potential foster care providers’ homes as needed.
• Conducts initial or renewal home studies as needed.
• Responsible for oversight of all foster care provider licensure processes.
• Screens and ensures completeness, and consistency of information, throughout foster parent licensing application packets.
• Ensures renewal application packets are sent to providers, with written verification of receipt, at least two (2) months prior to the current license’s expiration date.
• Ensures that providers’ renewal packets are completed at least 30 days prior to expiration date of the current license.
• Ensures providers’ renewal application packets are sent to DCS-OLR at least 30 days prior to expiration of the current license.
• Ensures that all timelines are met for Licensing standards and/or requests.
• Assist with and/or conducts reviews of concerns related to compliance with licensing and Intermountain standards for foster care providers.
• Assists in the development of corrective action plans to address any identified deficiencies related to foster care provider records and/or the physical state of the foster home.
• Supports activities of the Program Director through distribution of information, verbally; in writing; or by mail, fax or email, as directed.
• Assists Program Director and other administrators by tracking documentation in accordance with licensing Plans of Correction (POC).
• Works in collaboration with Human Resources, Training and Quality Management (QM) staff to track licensing requirements of foster care homes.
• Attends specified meetings at the direction of Foster Care Director, as a representative of Intermountain Centers.
• Assists in maintaining Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for monthly billing for HRSS and HCTC providers.
• Participates in QM meetings and reports back to Director.
• Provides training on how to complete initial and renewal foster parent licensing application packets.
• Provides pre-service and in-service training for foster care program staff, to ensure compliance with foster home licensing standards.
• Provides technical assistance to foster care providers on compliance with licensing and Intermountain standards.
• Maintains an approved schedule, and acceptable level of attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned or necessary as they relate to the general nature of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education – Bachelor’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in a field related to behavioral health field preferred.
• Experience – Two years’ full-time experience in a human services environment preferred. Experience with confidential records and statistical analysis desirable.

REGULATORY:

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).
• CPR, First Aid & AED certification, if required (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).
• Valid Driver’s License, 39-month Motor Vehicle Report, proof of vehicle registration and liability insurance that meet company insurance requirements, if required.
• Negative TB test result, if required (Employer provides).

Questions about this position? Contact us at HR@ichd.net.

ICHD is an equal opportunity employer. ICHD does not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, race, sex, gender, religion, national origin, creed, tribal affiliation, ancestry, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, socio-economic status, claims experience, medical history, physical or intellectual disability, ability to pay, source of payment, mental illness, and/or cultural and linguistic needs, as well as any other class protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

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