Foster Care Program Supervisor (5134)

Job Responsibilities

• Aids in creating safe, secure, and structured foster home environments for children.
• Supports the developmental and childcare needs of children who cannot live at home.
• Maintains oversight of the service delivery to children and families in the program.
• Manages the referral process and matches children with appropriate foster homes.
• Ensures that all children have completed required comprehensive treatment and Discharge Plans.
• Facilitates the provision of independent living skills for eligible children in foster care.
• Guarantees that all children receive necessary medical and dental examinations and services are documented.
• Safeguards the provision of appropriate counseling for all children.
• Monitors the progress towards permanency planning goals for all children in foster care.
• Supervises and trains staff, conducts staff meetings, prepares and monitors schedules, and ensures that paperwork and documentation requirements are met.
• Develops resources for the program, representing it in the community, serving as a liaison with various agencies, and maintaining close contact with school representatives.
• Assists with budget preparation, ensuring fiscal accountability, and providing regular statistical and billing information.
• Monitors expenses and approves travel expense records.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with at-risk youth and 1 year of supervisory and/or program management experience required.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including on-call rotations, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must carry a cell phone/pager for emergency coverage and crisis intervention and/or consultation.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse population.

Skills

• Demonstrated decision-making, organizational, and communication skills including attention to detail, oral and written communication skills, and training skills.
• Computer literacy including but not limited to MS Office suite.
• Organizes work effectively, prioritizes tasks, and exercises independent judgment based on an understanding of internal and external organizational policies and practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations pertaining to operation of programs offered.