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RISE is an innovative human services network originally established in 1987 for the purpose of moving individuals living in institutions into family settings. Since that time, services have grown to support children, adults, and families with a variety of needs across multiple states that include residential settings, day programs, employment assistance, managed care, and home and community based services. Since inception, our purpose and mission has remained constant. We create opportunities for and with the people we serve, their families, and for the men and women who work in the direct care profession.

RISE believes that most individuals, no matter how unique their needs, are more successful when they are living in a family setting. Unfortunately, some children and adults are unable to live with their own family, permanently or even temporarily, and are in need of a place they can call home.

RISE FAMILY SERVICES specializes in finding and supporting loving and caring families for children and adults in need of foster and/or adoptive homes. RISE provides support through many different programs. Through the Family Services Program we recruit, train, prepare, support and mentor individuals and families to provide stable homes for children in the custody of Arizona's Department of Child Safety (DCS)

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing a family caseload of 20-24 cases
• Kinship Family Training Instructor Rotation
• Attending monthly consultations with families including court hearings, Foster Care Review Board (FCRB) meetings, and Child and Family Team me (CFTS) meetings
• Writing home studies, renewals, and amendments
• Act as a liaison with DCS
• Participating in Emergency Phone Rotation
• Advocating and educating your kinship, foster and adoptive families, being a community resource and support to them

Qualifications:

• Must have Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in a related field such as social work, behavioral science, human services along with training and social services work experience
• Experience with cultural diversity, assessing a family’s strengths and weaknesses, knowledge of child abuse and neglect and child development, and a working knowledge of Arizona Department of Child Safety and Department of Economic Security programs
• Must have effective writing, excellent verbal communication skills and communicate effectively in individual or group situations including demonstrating listening skills
• Must have reliable transportation to attend daily meetings outside of the office
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license, minimum of twenty-one years of age and meet driver requirements as specified by RISE Insurance Agency
• Must be able to complete a successful background check, drug screen test and obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office suite software systems.
• Bilingual skills verbal and written in Spanish is a plus for this position

***Passion to assist families and children in the foster care system!***

This position offers full time hires excellent benefits that includes vacation and sick accruals, medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, FSA, EAP and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution.

If you meet the qualifications on this posting and are interested in joining an amazing team that contributes in making a difference, apply online and include your resume and a cover letter with your application.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below:
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY
(a) Dedicated fax 866-268-8885
(b) US mail to RISE Inc., 4554 E Inverness Avenue, Suite 216, Mesa, AZ 85206
(c) Dedicated phone – 1-866-242-2714: DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY

RISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Due to contract with Arizona Department of Child Safety this position requires a successful background check and drug screening result. Are you willing to undergo a background check in accordance with local laws and regulations?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• child welfare and social service work: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Arizona Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tucson, AZ 85719: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person