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Title: Foster Care Certification Specialist
Job Category: Treatment Foster Care
Requisition Number: RECRU004298
Job Type: Full-Time
Morgantown, WV, 26501, United States

Description

Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.

Pressley Ridge Benefits

  • Free single medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
  • Prescription coverage
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
  • Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
  • Wellness incentive (up to $250)
  • 403b with up to 9% employer give/match
  • Free life insurance and AD&D
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 9 paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Summary

The Recruiting and Certification Specialist is responsible for all aspects of the recruitment and certification of Treatment Foster Care (TFC) Parents, including responsibility to train/teach TFC Parents. The Recruiting and Certification Specialist also understands community relations as well as the Re-Education Philosophies and Community Based service components.

The Recruiting and Certification Specialist travels extensively.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

  • Recruitment and Retention
  • Community Relationship Building
  • Documentation and Compliance
  • Completes quarterly home safety inspections of treatment foster homes
  • Completes CPR/First Aid Certification for Pressley Ridge staff and Treatment Foster Parents
  • Completes monthly foster parent skills building/training
  • Develops training curriculum and schedule for in-service trainings
  • Completes Treatment Foster Parents re-certifications

Qualifications

  • Clearances. State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.
  • Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in human services or a related field.
  • Requires 1 year of experience working with children and families.

Working Conditions

  • Physical Demands: Requires vision, speech, and hearing.
  • Environmental Factors: Community, home, school.
  • Working Hours: A non-traditional work schedule as defined by service needs.


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Job details

Title
Foster Care Certification Specialist
Employer
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Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
Published
Oct 1, 2026
Closes:
Dec 1, 2026
Job type
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