Description The Center for Excellence in Disabilities at West Virginia University Research Corporation is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Social Worker/Family Based Care Specialist. This position will be primarily based out of Kanawha, and will require frequent travel within the surrounding area (particularly Boone, Logan, Mingo and Raleigh counties" About the Opportunity The Family Based Care Specialist is responsible for the quality assurance of up to 30 Specialized Family Care (SFC) provider homes throughout a particular region. The incumbent provides quality assessment support for regulatory, contract, policy and/or program activities and matters based on applicable laws, policies, and standards. Complies with existing state laws, regulations and guidelines for Medley Case Management and Specialized Family Care homes. This position will be primarily based out of Kanawha, and will require frequent travel within the surrounding area (particularly Boone, Logan, Mingo and Raleigh counties" At WVU Research Corporation, we strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU Research Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package with a variety of options to suit your needs: 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar) Paid Time off (PTO) 403(b) retirement savings with a fully vested 3% employee contribution match, (Employees have the option of contributing an additional 1-3% of their earnings to the plan, which is also matched by the WVURC) A range of health insurance and other benefits Dependent Education Scholarship WVU Perks What You'll Do Responsible for the quality assurance of up to 30 Specialized Family Care (SFC) provider homes throughout a particular region. Error in judgment could cause displacement of persons with disabilities, non-payment of funds for services to providers and litigation. Provides quality assessment support for regulatory, contract, policy and/or program activities and matters based on applicable laws, policies, and standards. Complies with existing state laws, regulations and guidelines for Medley Case Management and Specialized Family Care homes. Assesses and evaluates foster care providers and their homes for placement of adults and children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) for both long term and respite (part-time or occasional) care. Conducts monthly home visits in the homes of providers, visiting with both the providers and persons in placement, and reviewing and inspecting the homes in an effort to assure the health, safety, and security of the home environment of the person placed in the home. Assures that SFC home providers successfully complete all annual training requirements in order to maintain their certification to care for individuals with I/DD. Assures that certification information and back-up documentation is received, reviewed, and approved on an annual basis and in a timely, complete, and accurate fashion. Makes final recommendations to the Program Manager as to the status of the provider home (i.e. continued approval, placement on improvement plan, closure). Serves as a resource to SFC home providers, other Family Based Care Specialists, and various representatives in state and local agencies and consumers on a daily basis. Maintains regular contact with providers through home visits, emails, letters, and phone calls Interfaces regularly with employees and... For full info follow application link.

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