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RN FOSTER FAMILY DIRECTOR - FULL TIME

Job Summary:

Provide clinical, casework services to a community-based Foster Family home program for adults with medical/psychiatric care needs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

+ Execute admission agreement with the foster family care recipient and caregiver

+ Provide nursing supervision; evaluate health status after placement; schedule ongoing visits as determined by the plan of care.

+ Work collaboratively with medical staff.

+ Complete nursing assessments for individuals who appear to be appropriate for foster family care. Obtain all necessary documentation of service needs including physician’s order.

+ Assess and evaluate cases and prepare and implement care plans, treatment and case management plans.

+ Provide case management services; assist with alternate placement when required; arrange for the delivery of needed services.

+ Assess foster family/respite caregivers’ compliance to program requirements.

+ Assist with financial management and maintaining social ties with family and friends.

+ Assist with moving arrangements and transportation of the client and their belongings to the foster home.

+ Accept emergency respite placements from the Protective Services for Adjusts division of the County’s Department of Community and Family Series. Place all emergency respite recipients with approved providers.

+ Obtain approval of all non-emergency placements to the Dutchess County Community Based Long-Term Care Services management system.

+ Ensure strict compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, contract requirements, policies, and procedures. Adhere to practices consistent with the highest quality of care for clients.

+ Maintains working relationships with staff of other agencies and institutions, homes, and facilities, and acts as liaison between clients and agency or institution.

+ Prepare and submit quarterly reports to the Department of Social Services. Prepare and maintain written case records, reports, and forms, perform case follow-up and closing, and perform other administrative tasks as required.

+ Be on call 24/7 as needed.

+ Travel throughout Dutchess County as needed.

+ Other duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

+ Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.

+ Detail-oriented with exceptional time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

+ Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

+ Proven ability to meet deadlines by prioritizing tasks and delegating when appropriate.

+ Ability to excel in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

+ Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education, Training, Experience:

+ Registered Nurse License required.

+ Two to four years of related experience and/or training..

Lutheran Care Center is a 160-bed nonprofit nursing and rehabilitation facility located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, and the care of our residents always comes first. Lutheran Care Center is a subsidiary of The Lutheran Care Network.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of others! EOE