Foster Care Licensing Supervisor

About the role

This role provides oversight for our Muskegon, MI and Holland, MI branches and requires regular travel between both locations. Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and train the licensing team, while providing weekly supervision;
• Build a cohesive team and maintain positive employee morale;
• Ensure agency policies and procedures are enforced through employee evaluations, conference request, time sheets, and reimbursement vouchers;
• Develop, update, and maintain the program operating manuals;
• Stay abreast of current trends and theories to recommend the appropriate changes to agency policy and practices, as needed;
• Develop, enhance, and maintain positive relationships with referral sources, state and federal agencies, volunteer and community agencies, and other external entities;
• Attend project teams and meetings that will enhance the provision of services to children;
• Oversee the operations of the employee selection, training, and orientation processes;
• Manage the intake and referral process within the program;
• Manage the employee vacation schedules to ensure adequate coverage and availability for services;
• Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to Foster Care, Licensing, and State Adoption;
• 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

• Master’s degree in Human Services, Social Work or related field of study from an accredited college with two (2) years of experience in a child welfare agency, a child caring institution, or in an agency performing a child welfare function
• Bachelor's degree with three (3) years of experience
• At least one (1) year of supervisory experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Services, Social Work or related field of study from an accredited college with two (2) years of experience in a child welfare agency, a child caring institution, or in an agency performing a child welfare function
• Bachelor's degree with three (3) years of experience
• At least one (1) year of supervisory experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Skills

• Master’s degree in Human Services, Social Work or related field of study from an accredited college with two (2) years of experience in a child welfare agency, a child caring institution, or in an agency performing a child welfare function
• Bachelor's degree with three (3) years of experience
• At least one (1) year of supervisory experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
• Grossly 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

Pay

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Schedule

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