Foster Care Program Manager

About the role

The Foster Care Program Manager at StepStone Family & Youth Services plays a vital leadership role in supporting program operations, staff development, service coordination, and quality care delivery for youth and families served within our foster care programs. This role is ideal for a leader who values accountability, collaboration, mentorship, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates treatment programs and makes recommendations to the Executive Director
• Develops and administers standards and procedures for all treatment staff
• Affords support and recognition to staff and commands respect and confidence
• Maintains a caseload and provide quality service to clients
• Represents and interprets the agency's programs and policies to the public, custodial agencies, the courts, and the community
• Maintains good working relationships with local, state, and national agencies, including schools, courts, welfare departments, probation departments, and other social service agencies
• Works with the Executive Director in developing effective treatment interventions for children and families involved with the child welfare and/or juvenile justice systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus a minimum of two years of full-time employment experience providing direct casework services to children and families that includes providing services to families that need assistance in the protection and care of their children
• Administrative and clinical skills and be capable of working effectively with children, adults, staff, parents, referral sources, and the community
• Capable of selecting qualified personnel, delegating responsibility, giving support and recognition, and commanding respect and confidence
• Ability to understand the special needs of children and families involved with the child welfare and/or juvenile justice system
• Innovative and flexible enough to cope with interruptions, demands, and changing circumstances
• Positive, effective, productive, as well as cooperative between staff, families, referral sources, and the community

Skills

• Solutions focused
• Detail oriented
• Committed to fostering a respectful and collaborative environment

Benefits

StepStone Family & Youth Services offers a competitive salary range of USD $53,000.00 - $55,000.00 / Year.

Pay

USD $53,000.00 - $55,000.00 / Year

Schedule

N/A