Foster Care Program Director

About the role

The Foster Care Services Director oversees and coordinates Aspiranet’s foster care and adoption services. Key responsibilities include monitoring compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements, managing program budgets, coordinating staff training, and fostering a supportive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Monitor adherence to agency, state, and funder standards.
• Manage the implementation of the agency’s Best Practice and Quality Assurance efforts.
• Participate in internal audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Operate program within budgetary limits.
• Support the maintenance of operational Joint Commission safety standards.
• Care for the onboarding and training of new staff.
• Maintain communication with external partners and referral sources as needed.
• Participate in agency-wide planning and strategic meetings.
• Foster a supportive, trauma-informed team culture.
• Conduct timely performance evaluations and participate in employee performance management.
• Promote interdepartmental collaboration to improve service delivery.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of prior supervisory experience.
• Three years of full-time social work or casework employment in the field of family or child welfare services or two years full-time social work or casework employment in a foster family or adoption agency.
• Must pass all state-mandated background checks and health clearances (fingerprints, TB test, clean driving record).

Benefits

Flexible paid time off, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, access to employee perks, and an employee assistance program.

Schedule

This position is fully on-site. Availability for occasional evening hours and after-hours crisis consultation on a rotating basis is required. Travel is required for site visits or meetings.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level is generally quiet and remains within OSHA’s established safety levels at all times.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aspiranet is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is welcoming, inclusive of differing world views, cultures, and lived experiences.

How to Apply

Join us in building brighter futures. Apply today through our career portal: www.aspiranet.org/careers.