Program Director Foster Care

Responsibilities

• Performs as a clinical representative of the agency.
• Reviews and processes all referrals for possible admissions within the agency.
• Follows up on all referrals received and collaborates with foster parent recruiters/trainers to identify appropriate home for placement.
• Requests and secures all documentation received to complete placement/admission of a child/youth with the agency needed at intake.
• Sets up assignments for case managers to all child/youth in agency population.
• Conducts program team meetings and other outside organizational meetings sponsored by the state, surrounding counties, managed care providers or foster care networks.
• Supervises tasks completed by the Case Managers.
• Maintains a neat and organized office and work area.
• Maintains confidential information related to children/youth in care and foster parents licensed with StepStone.
• Aids with quarterly file audits of child/youth files and utilizes information obtained to improve compliance and quality of child/youth file.
• Assists with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of MSW, MSSW, OR CSW; LPCC, LPCA, LCSW, MFTA, or LMFT in addition to degree requirements.
• At least a B.A. or B.S. in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or Human Services with five years relevant experience to agency clientele, education, and related training can be substituted.
• Two years supervisory experience preferred.
• Prefer LPCC, LPCA, LCSW, MFTA, or LMFT.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail, proven supervisory skills, and be capable of working flexible hours.
• Familiarity with agency intake/placement procedures and guidelines, necessary forms, and standard intake procedures.
• Knowledge of standard state rules and regulations regarding child-placing agents.
• Strong computer software and program skills.
• Must be able to travel between service sites, staying overnight as necessary.

About the Role

This position is responsible for the supervision of trainers, administrative staff, and administrative supervision of case managers.

Requirements

Minimum of MSW, MSSW, OR CSW; LPCC, LPCA, LCSW, MFTA, or LMFT in addition to degree requirements.

At least a B.A. or B.S. in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or Human Services with five years relevant experience to agency clientele, education, and related training can be substituted.

Two years supervisory experience preferred.

Prefer LPCC, LPCA, LCSW, MFTA, or LMFT.

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Good organizational skills and attention to detail, proven supervisory skills, and be capable of working flexible hours.

Familiarity with agency intake/placement procedures and guidelines, necessary forms, and standard intake procedures.

Knowledge of standard state rules and regulations regarding child-placing agents.

Strong computer software and program skills.

Must be able to travel between service sites, staying overnight as necessary.

Skills

LPCC, LPCA, LCSW, MFTA, or LMFT.

MSW, MSSW, OR CSW.

B.A. or B.S. in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or Human Services.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

USD $58,000.00 - $60,000.00 / Year

Schedule

N/A