Referral Management

· Receive referrals from DFPS – CPU

· Identify appropriate match for referral

· Obtain management approvals

Intake/Placement

· Coordinate placement with CPU and verified foster home

· Prepare applicable intake paperwork, including Service Planning

· Generate child record and obtain necessary paperwork from DFPS

Case Management

· Account for location and status of each child in care

· Ensure/coordinate basic needs services (food, shelter, clothing, medical {including psychiatric and medication management})

· Ensure service plan delivery (as available)

· Monitor placement for appropriateness, adjust as necessary

· Provide support for discharge and adoptive changes

· Coordinate with DFPS staff

Incident Management

· Provide support for incidents and emergencies involving foster children, including Medical, Educational, Behavioral, Legal

· Provide support for emergency placement disruptions, including placement changes as necessary

Data/Information

· Maintain complete child and family records, employee records, contractor records

· Ensure appropriate access to critical information, either in electronic or physical form

· Protect sensitive data from unauthorized access

Financial

· Ensure payment of payroll payments, foster home reimbursements, expense reports and vendor payments

Technology

· Provide support of electronic records system, including backup and recovery

Communications

· Ensure effective internal and external communications during and after an incident