Treatment Foster Care Parent

Foster Care Program Position

Position at Clarvida - Idaho

Clarvida's success is built on the strength of our people: individuals who bring the right skills and a deep commitment to our mission of improving lives and communities. Our employees are empowered to bring their full potential to the table, ensuring long-term success for our team and those we serve.

About our Foster Care Program:

Our Treatment Foster Care program offers a family-based placement option for children with serious behavioral, emotional, or medical health needs, who require more intensive interventions and supports more than traditional foster care is able to deliver. As a foster parent, you will offer a safe and calming placement for children/youth to address their behavioral and mental health struggles, with a goal of family reunification.

Perks of this position:

• Up to $100/day reimbursement cost for providing a loving, caring, treatment level home and support to a child/youth.
• 24 hour on-call service and support
• Assigned case manager for assistance and support
• Ongoing foster parent training
• Foster Child medical and therapy expenses covered through Idaho Medicaid, including:
• Comprehensive assessment and individualized service planning
• Psychiatric/educational consultation
• Coordination of medical/healthcare services needed
• Coordination of birth family contact and visitation
• Wrap around mental health services (therapy, case management)

What we are looking for:

• At least 21 years old
• Own or rent a safe residence with space for a child
• Single or Married
• Flexible, energetic, and able to care for a child (no previous parenting experience required)
• Be open to learning new things
• Be able to pass a comprehensive background check and meet Idaho Child Care Licensing requirements.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation and proof of car insurance

If you're ready to work we are ready to hire!

Benefit option varies by State/County

Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

We encourage job seekers to be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment activities that are on the rise across the healthcare industry. Communication about legitimate Clarvida job opportunities will only come from an authorized  email address or a personal Linked In account that is associated with a  email address. Clarvida recruiters will never charge application fees, conduct interviews via chat rooms, or extend job offers without a thorough recruitment process.