PARC supervisor

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Manages program specific assistance funds.
• Recruits and trains Post Adoption Resource Specialists as vacancies arise.
• Establishes and maintains a Post Adoption Services Task Force designed to meet the needs of adoptive families in the region.
• Captures and maintains accurate records of program data.
• Serves as a liaison between Judson Center and adoptive families.
• Facilitates quarterly Trainings for adoptive families.
• Facilitates monthly support groups, forums, retreats, or other recreational activities for adoptive families.
• Coordinates Post Adoption Services Task Force Meetings, at least quarterly.
• Develops brochures on services provided through the Post Adoption Resource Center.
• Facilitates quarterly Trainings for adoptive families.
• Facilitates monthly support groups, forums, retreats, or other recreational activities for adoptive families.
• Gathers program data.
• Supervises assigned staff.
• Seek opportunities to increase knowledge and take active part in training.
• Feel comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Completes all mandatory trainings, as required by contract and Judson Center.
• Attends all scheduled meetings, including supervisions, program meetings, clinical and all staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work or any other related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with adoption, foster care, or child welfare is preferred.
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License with proof of appropriate auto insurance.
• Personal experience with the child welfare system as a foster, adoptive, relative or kinship caregiver.
• Involvement in the local foster family community and foster family groups.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate families with whom the Foster Care Navigator works.
• Ability to travel/work statewide as necessary.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide culturally competent services that shows sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Working Conditions

• Non-traditional work hours in the office and family homes.
• Possible stressful environment.
• Position may require evening and weekend hours and travel throughout assigned regions.
• Fast paced, enthusiastic and team-oriented workplace.
• Position will require travel throughout Michigan.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to pass Central Registry Clearance, Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) check, and National/State Sex Offender Registry check.