Pathways Youth & Family Services, Inc.

Manager

• Coordinate and participate in recruitment events, DFPS/SSCC outreach activities, and community fairs to raise awareness and bring in prospective foster families.
• Identify, engage, and maintain relationships with civic groups, churches, businesses, and other community stakeholders to support outreach, foster home development, and volunteer initiatives.
• Work closely with the Communications and Development teams to create marketing materials and organize open houses, info sessions, and appreciation events for foster parents and prospects.
• Respond to inquiries within 48 hours and maintain accurate records of applicants, including timely discharge of inactive inquiries.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to prospective foster families from inquiry through home verification.
• Conduct initial and final home walkthroughs and assess readiness for the home study process.
• Build and maintain working relationships with DFPS, SSCCs, and other relevant partners in the foster care ecosystem.

Area Development Manager

General

• The Family Specialist is responsible for providing ongoing monitoring, support, and case management services to foster/adopt families and clients.
• Provides assistance and support to foster families so that they remain in compliance with DFPS Minimum Standards and Pathways’ policies and procedures.
• Assists foster/adopt parents in documenting how they are working on Service Plan goals.
• Conducts and documents monthly and quarterly visits to all assigned foster/adopt homes.
• Provides training during quarterly visits to all assigned foster/adopt homes.
• Creates and ensures compliance with Action/Safety Plans.
• Uploads/completes all documentation within two business days.
• Responds to all internal referrals for placement.
• Identifies and prepares families and children for placement.
• Conducts placement and completes all required placement documentation/training when necessary.
• Conducts 7-Day Follow-Ups (post-placement) to ensure the child’s wellbeing and safety.
• Assesses and ensures the child’s wellbeing and safety on an ongoing basis.
• Schedules and facilitates service plan meetings and the development and implementation of Service Plans.
• Monitors foster/adopt homes and services provided to children through monthly contacts (at minimum).
• Ensures that all educational services are provided to the child and links assessments and plans to meet the child's educational needs in the public school setting (including attending ARD meetings and requesting special services through the school to meet the child's educational needs).
• Ensures that all medical, dental, and other health related appointments are attended within required timeframe.
• Attends court hearings and permanency planning meetings and shares information with the child's legal representative(s) and treatment team.
• Completes monthly documentation on how the child is progressing on Service Plan goals.
• Plans, implements, and reviews behavioral interventions in conjunction with the CPMS, Program Director, and/or Treatment Director.
• Uploads/completes all documentation within two business days.

Family Specialist

Customer Support

• Responsible for providing continuous monitoring, support, and coordination of services for foster and adoptive kinship families
• Conducts and documents regular visits to all assigned kinship and foster/adopt homes
• Links families and clients to community supports and services based on need
• Identifies and assists in preparing kinship families and children for placement with Pathways
• Assesses and ensures the child’s well-being and safety on an ongoing basis
• Organizes and facilitates the transition to other medical and mental health providers, as needed

Area Development Manager

Family Specialist

Youth and Family Support Specialist