Foster Parent

Envoi Associates is one of Tennessee's leading providers of services and support to youth and young adults with exceptional needs. Our talented and well-trained professionals and clinicians believe in a person-centered and holistic approach to support and serve the youth in our care. We have 50+ combined years of experience in the human services field and currently offer services in Tennessee and Colorado. Our goal is to provide quality services, with our signature wrap-around approach, which includes expert case management and mental health treatment, to allow each youth to experience a higher quality of life.

Envoi Associates provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

• About our Program :

Our Tennessee Foster Care Program is licensed through the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. We partner with the Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS) to place children / youth in their custody in the least restrictive environment until they can gain permanency. Our program aims to maximize the availability of qualified and competent foster parents in the regions it serves, and to ensure the health and safety of children / youth placed in its certified foster care homes. We understand the importance of high-quality and consistent connections between children / youth and their caregivers which underlies our treatment philosophy. Our foster care program provides training and support to prospective and current foster parents, specifically in trauma-informed care, developing healthy relationships with children / youth, child and adolescent development, navigating resources and services for children / youth with complex needs, and understanding (and supporting) the intersection of developmental and intellectual disabilities and adverse childhood experiences in children / youth in care. Our staff and leadership team are experienced and well-versed in working with neurotypical and neurodivergent populations, and in providing interdisciplinary and collaborative training and support to families in understanding the unique needs of children / youth with a developmental disability and / or mental health diagnosis.

• About the position :

We are currently seeking Foster Parents that are dedicated, responsible, and trustworthy to provide compassionate and supportive care to children, youth, and young adults between the ages of 1-21 years old that have a diagnosed intellectual or developmental disability in their home. The foster parent will assist with activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, administering medication, and preparing meals. They will also provide support with recreation and socialization in the community, transportation, and assistance with medical appointments and other community needs.

• What benefits you receive :
• Total compensation between $55,000 - $100,000 per year, paid in monthly tax-free stipends
• 24 / 7 support from our staff members
• Referral program : Earn a $2,000 bonus for each successful foster family / home you refer!
• Caring and supportive team
• This is a 1099 (contracted) position
• Requirements :
• Tennessee resident with proof of lawful residence (i.e. state-issued driver's license).
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Pass a strenuous background check.
• Be financially stable.
• Must be able to provide a consistent and safe living environment for at least 1 child / youth, including a bedroom with adequate space requirements and furniture (bed, storage space, etc.).
• Must be accessible 24 / 7 to child / youth placed in care and have adequate availability to attend team meetings, child / youth appointments, educational planning meetings, respond to issues or emergencies, etc.
• Must be willing to communicate with biological families or families of origin, as indicated in a child / youth's treatment plan, and support reunification efforts with child / youth's family.
• Must pass a motor vehicle record (MVR), background checks and other screening per state and federal requirements.
• Must be in good health as evidenced by health assessment(s) from a primary care doctor and / or mental health professional.
• Must possess, or obtain prior to securing position, CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must possess and provide proof of renter's or homeowner's insurance.
• Must possess and provide proof of automobile insurance and reliable transportation.
• Must become designated as a certified foster home prior to securing foster parent position, which includes completion of all required treatment foster parent trainings, successful home study, and home inspection procedures.

_Note : Completion of all licensing and training requirements does not automatically translate to an issuance of a certificate to operate a foster care home. Due to the nature of this program and its intentions to avoid placement disruptions for children / youth transitioning to a foster home, our company has final discretion in the decision to certify a foster home._

Job Types : Full-time, Contract

Pay : $55,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits :

• Referral program

Work Location : In person