Foster Parent Development Specialist

Overview: <h3 style="text-align: center;" data-start="876" data-end="963"><span style="font-size: 18pt; color: #e67e23;"><strong data-start="880" data-end="963"><img src="https://healthconnectamerica.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=68165&hashed=1029891430" alt="FHC_HORIZONTAL_FULL_COLOR_RGB_300PX_W_144PPI"></strong></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;" data-start="876" data-end="963"><span style="font-size: 18pt; color: #e67e23;"><strong data-start="880" data-end="963">Join Our Impactful Team at First Home Care, Supported by Health Connect America</strong></span></h3><p style="text-align: center;" data-start="1958" data-end="2280"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri;">For over 30 years, <strong>First Home Care</strong> has supported children, families, and communities across Virginia through compassionate, trauma-informed behavioral health and foster care services. Our work focuses on helping individuals remain connected to their communities while building the skills and supports needed to thrive.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;" data-start="1958" data-end="2280"> </p><p style="text-align: center;" data-start="2282" data-end="2708"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri;">Supported by Health Connect America, a multi-state behavioral health organization, our team combines deep local impact with expanded clinical resources, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities. Guided by evidence-based practices and a therapeutic mindset, we meet clients where they are — in homes, schools, communities, and office settings — walking alongside families on their path toward healing and stability.</span></p><p style="margin-right: -31.5pt;"> </p><p style="margin-right: -31.5pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 18pt; color: #333399;"><strong>Our Brands</strong></span></p><p style="margin-right: -31.5pt;"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://healthconnectamerica.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=29247&hashed=423470918" alt="HCA combo logo - 2025 - Banner Landscape - 980 x 200 px"></p><p style="margin-right: -31.5pt; text-align: center;"><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xs68IGUrqz4?si=MLC5fuYxmKhUWoaT" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> Responsibilities: <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>If you're someone who believes that safe, supportive homes can change the trajectory of a child’s life, this role was built for you.</strong> As a Foster Parent Development Specialist at First Home Care, you'll play a vital role in recruiting, training, and supporting foster parents who provide care, stability, and hope to children and adolescents in need.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What You'll Do</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">As a Foster Parent Development Specialist, you'll build and maintain strong relationships with foster families while ensuring compliance with state licensing standards and organizational expectations. This role combines community outreach, training, case coordination, and administrative oversight to support the success of our foster care programs. Day to day, you can expect to:</span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Recruit, train, and license foster homes in accordance with state regulations and organizational standards while guiding families through the licensing process from initial inquiry to approval</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Develop and implement community outreach and marketing efforts through presentations, networking, mail-outs, and relationship-building activities to promote foster care programs and engage prospective foster parents</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Facilitate orientation and ongoing foster parent training, maintain annual training schedules, and support foster homes through coaching, corrective action planning, and collaboration with program leadership</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Conduct licensing activities including home studies, treatment planning support, and submission of licensing packets and documentation to state agencies in a timely and accurate manner</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maintain foster parent records, charts, and compliance documentation while ensuring adherence to company policies, state regulations, and organizational expectations</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What to Expect</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">This is a community-based role that requires strong relationship-building skills, organization, and flexibility. You'll spend time engaging with prospective and current foster parents, collaborating with internal teams, and supporting foster homes throughout the licensing and retention process.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Because this position works closely with children, families, and community stakeholders, responsiveness and professionalism are essential. Your work will directly contribute to building stable, supportive environments for children and adolescents in foster care.</span></p> Qualifications: <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We welcome candidates who are passionate about serving children and families and who thrive in a relationship-centered environment. Qualified candidates will have:</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field required</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Minimum of two years of related experience working with children and families in a therapeutic treatment environment</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong communication, organizational, and relationship management skills</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to manage documentation and compliance requirements with attention to detail</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance in good standing</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Be Well with HCA:</span></span></strong><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span data-teams="true">Compensation is based upon education, experience, credentials, and geographic location.</span> </span></span></span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">We recognize the importance of self-care and work/life balance.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">We offer flexibility in scheduling and provide all </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;">employees</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes 8 mental health counseling sessions annually.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Full-time HCA employees enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary insurance products.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Additional</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> benefits include:</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 72px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Access to a Health Navigator</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 72px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Health Savings Account with company contribution</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 72px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 72px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">401(k) Retirement Plan</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 72px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Benefits Hub</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 72px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Tickets at Work</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Ready to Make a Difference?</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 10pt;">Join a team where your contributions truly matter. Apply now to be part of our community at Pinnacle Family Services, part of Health Connect America.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><em><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{">Employment at Health Connect America and it's companies is contingent upon meeting the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation prior to joining our team. </span></span></em></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><em><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{"><strong>Health Connect America</strong> and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.  For more information on Equal Opportunity, please click here <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Equal Employment Opportunity Posters</a></span></span></em></p>