Foster Care Adoption Supervisor

About the role

Bethany Christian Services is a nonprofit organization working across 29 states to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Our mission is rooted in Christian faith and we support families, foster care and adoption, and refugees with compassion.

Responsibilities

• Promote effective operations through hiring, training, and orientation of new hires;
• Conduct team supervision meetings with all direct reports and interns on a regular basis;
• Ensure agency policies and procedures are enforced through employee evaluations, conference requests, time sheets, and reimbursement vouchers;
• Manage employee vacation scheduling to ensure adequate coverage for program service needs;
• Build and sustain a cohesive team while cultivating a positive employee morale;
• Supervise staff in alignment with job requirements, program and agency expectations, state licensing and COA requirements;
• Audit each child and family’s status with the Case Manager to ensure quality assessments;
• Effectively distribute case assignments in a fair and equitable manner;
• Actively participate in program committees that address service delivery systems and implement the appropriate program;
• Develop, update, and maintain the program operation manuals;
• Stay up to date on current industry trends and theories while recommending changes in agency policies and practices when appropriate;
• Participate in the preparation of annual budget, goals and objectives for the program;
• Ensure that outcomes measures of contracts are met timely and efficiently;
• Participate in the preparation of annual budget, goals and objectives for the program;
• Work collaboratively with other program staff to ensure effective coordination of services between foster care, licensing, and adoption units;
• Develop, maintain, and enhance positive work relationships with referral sources, community agencies, courts, and other applicable entities;
• Actively participate in community forums relevant to primary job responsibilities;
• Provide comprehensive case management from intake through foster care adoptive placement and supervision of legal confirmation, if requested based on caseload compliance;
• Provide support and assist with MARE matches and assign the appropriate caseworker for case assignment;
• Effectively and efficiently track all report submissions to ensure timeliness and accuracy;
• Attend training as needed and apply newly gained knowledge to provided service;
• Maintain an awareness of current trends, theories, state licensing regulations, legislation and practices through the review of professional journals and literature, participation in relevant educational forums;
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department;
• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work or a related human services field and four (4) years of experience in a child welfare agency, a child caring institution, or in an agency performing a child welfare function OR;
• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work or a related human services field and three (3) years of experience in a child welfare agency, a child caring institution, or in an agency performing a child welfare function;
• At least one (1) year of experience of managing others;
• Active Child Welfare Certification in the state of the work location;
• Demonstrated ability with providing excellent clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills;
• Obtain and maintain the appropriate professional licensure and registration, if applicable;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Must exhibit an ability to apply the principles of logic and critical thinking with problem solving;
• Work well under pressure and adaptable to change;
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

Qualifications

We invest in you by offering a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul. Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities. Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility, generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks), access to education reimbursement for those that qualify, comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program, Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance.