Treatment Foster Care Specialist

At Wellpoint Care Network, our mission is to facilitate equity, learning, healing, and wellness by restoring the connections that help children and families thrive. Every person deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. It’s part of human nature, and the promise of our country, that everyone be given a fair chance to be and do their best. Yet, many in our community live with unresolved childhood and generational trauma.

That’s where we come in. We believe we can create a world where children and families have a clearer path to their fullest potential. Wellpoint Care Network has championed the restoration of families for nearly 175 years.

The Treatment Foster Care Specialist contributes to the mission and vision of the Agency by licensing foster homes as well as placing and servicing youth foster parents, and staff in Level 2-5 foster homes.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or equivalent human services degree and a minimum of two (2) years of post-degree experience in a social work related field required.
• Master’s degree or higher in social work or related field preferred.
• Experience working with children and families in social services/foster care; preference given for treatment foster case management and licensing, family, group and individual therapy, or crisis intervention experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Demonstrates ability to achieve outcomes and work successfully with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates stability and personal attributes necessary to work with other departments and staff.
• Proficient in the usage of computer software; demonstrate an understanding of computer file systems and computer software packages, e.g., Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Teams, ADP, etc.
• Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines;
  Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Physical exam, drug screen, motor vehicle report, and background checks are required for this position.
• A valid Wisconsin Driver’s License or occupational driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurance is required.
• Regular travel in personal vehicles is required with the ability to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Willingness to work beyond normal working hours: evenings, nights and weekends.
• Involved with students, personnel, family members, visitors, volunteers, interns, government agencies, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Subject to dysregulated clients, students, family members, etc.
• Hybrid on-site/remote work is available with reliable broadband connection

• Recruits and develops Level 3
  -5 foster homes to plan for growth and meet the needs of purchasers and clients with a focus on Level 5 shift-staffed foster homes.
• Pursues opportunities for geographic growth in the southeast region of the state
• Understands the changing needs of children in out-of-home care to ensure the continuum of foster care services is available and sustainable.
• Seeks out new opportunities to increase partnerships and grow market share
• Develops and maintains extensive community contacts for the purpose of foster family recruitment and program public relations independently.
• Actively participates in regional recruitment and retention plan that is outcome driven and flexible to meet the needs of changing populations.
• Embraces innovation and departmental changes to match the growing needs of our children and families.
• Participate in a solution focused approach and embraces change management

• Completes initial assessment of potential foster families utilizing a structured home study tool and process.
• Works closely with support staff and supervisors to complete accurate and comprehensive licensing process
• Conducts a thorough first interview within 5 business days of assignment and maintains weekly contact with applicant during the assessment and licensing process.
• Performs all licensure monitoring and re-licensing functions for all assigned foster homes to ensure timely movement of applicants through training, as well as ongoing compliance with licensing standards.
• Develops a…