Resource Parent Support

Clarvida Job Description

Job Title: Resource Parent Support I (RPS I)

Program(s): Resource Parent Support I (RPS I)

State: Tennessee

Population Served: Tennessee

Reports To: RPS Team Leader, RPS Team Coordinator, Director of RPS

FLSA Status: All Non-Exempt

SUMMARY: The Resource Parent Support I (RPS I or RPS NE) under the supervision of the RPS Team Leader or designee works closely with the Foster Care Team to identify, license, and retain foster families for the region.

• Attend supervision at least twice monthly.
• Attend weekly regional RPS team meetings.
• Become certified to train all foster parent pre-service and post approval courses.
• Provide Pre-Service and ongoing foster parent training activities.
• Maintain foster home compliance and paperwork (licensure requirements, home studies, background checks, monthly check-ins, quarterly compliance checks, re-assessments, etc.).
• Provide ongoing efforts to audit and maintain foster parent charts.
• Participate in recruitment and marketing activities.
• Recruit and license new foster homes to meet quarterly standards.
• Stay current on DCS/contract provider requirements.
• Complete annual training requirements.
• Participate in monthly RPS calls.
• Utilize all electronic platforms.
• Attend weekly Treatment team.
• Attend 2-3 RPS retreats a year throughout the state.
• Support client placement efforts and respite care.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This position requires travel of approximately 25-50% of the time to meet the demands across the Region and for statewide meetings.

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience working with children/adolescents in a therapeutic treatment environment and complying with state and/or contractual requirements.

Licensed driver with automobile insurance in good standing.

• Language Skills – Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents; respond effectively to inquiries; write speeches and articles; deliver persuasive presentations.
• Mathematical Skills – Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and use statistical analysis for program evaluation.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Leadership Skills – Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels; handle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Additional Eligibility Qualifications – Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to learn Clarvida electronic systems; flexible work hours; strong organizational and time‑management skills; sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic diversity; embodiment of Clarvida values of Inclusion, Integrity, Commitment, Compassion, Accountability, Person‑Driven, and Collaborative.