Julie Otero

Oversee team of foster care licensing workers. Responsible for 6 staff and between 60 to 100 families who are either licensed foster parents or in the licensing process. Conduct weekly reflective supervision with each staff member. Ensure all agency policies and state policies and regulations are in compliance. Assess staff performance and address failure to meet job expectations if needed. Intercede with families when difficult conversations are required. Attend various coalition, consortium and court-based meetings related to child welfare.

• Completed Adoption Home Studies, Step-Parent Home Studies, and Termination Home Studies. Provided supervision services for child placements. Provided court testimony when subpoenaed.

Assigned ongoing child welfare cases for children in the temporary custody of the state of Arizona. Attended court proceedings and Foster Care Review Board hearings, submitted detailed court reports and supporting documentation, and provided testimony. Facilitated case plan staffings with birth parents, family members, attorneys, psychologists, mental health specialists and teachers. Developed case plans with goals of reunification or permanency. Maintained case records. Arranged for services for birth parents and children and monitored progress. Conducted home visits, inspected surroundings and interviewed family members.