Foster Care Supervisor

*POSITION:* Foster Care Supervisor *QUALIFICATIONS*: *MSW or equivalent human service degree with three years supervisory experience in social work setting.
* Computer knowledge including proficient knowledge of Microsoft office (word, excel and access) and keyboarding.
Sensitivity and responsiveness to the cultural differences of individuals and families in groups outside one's own.
*OTHER* Demonstrated commitment to preserving families and ensuring *REQUIREMENTS:* children are protected and maintained in their homes.
Demonstrated commitment to empowering families to solve their own problems and to the value of a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a child.
A belief in the capacity of people to grow and change.
A demonstrated ability to establish a mutually respectful relationship in which the family is a full partner, empowered to solve their own problems.
An understanding that most work will take place in the foster family home, home of natural parents, and community.
An understanding that work schedules must be flexible in order to meet family needs.
*CLASSIFICATION:* Exempt Full-Time *REPORTS TO:* Child Welfare Director *RESPONSIBILITIES: *To supervise YSB Child Welfare Services (primarily Foster Care Services) DUTIES: I.
A.
Review, accept, and assign referrals to Foster Care.
B.
Provide direct supervision of the Foster Care Program and staff.
C.
Facilitate regular team meetings for the Foster Care Program.
D.
Ensure case documentation meets agency and COA requirements.
E.
Ensure staff in the foster care program collect data on all clients needed to assess outcome achievement.
F.
Hire and train Foster Care Program staff G.
Maintain order and security of foster care case records.
H.
Develop, modify and monitor internal procedures for assigned programs.
I.
Prepare and present reports for review and funders as needed.
J.
Evaluate assigned programs and implement service delivery changes to ensure ongoing quality.
Il.
A.
Assume principal authority for duties and responsibilities delegated to all foster care staff.
B.
Approves monthly and other periodic program reports to agency contractors and grantors.
C.
Participate in all supervisory meetings and decision making.
D.
Represent the agency at public relations, fundraising, or other activities as directed by the Executive Director.
E.
Actively participate in YSBIV’s continuous quality improvement program.
F.
Maintain professional licensure through the State Department of Professional Licensure.
G.
Must be familiar with DCFS Performance Benchmarks and be able to facilitate the needed benchmark.
H.
Must be able to track Benchmark progress and adequately assess statistical progress.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $63,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Cell phone reimbursement * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible schedule * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Mileage reimbursement * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Patient demographics: * Adolescents * Adults * Children Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday * Morning shift * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person