Whites Residental
Foster Care Supervisor
Whites Residental, Merrillville, Indiana, us, 46411
Job Title:
Foster Care Supervisor
Department:
Family Services
Employment Status:
Full-time/Regular/Exempt
Reports to:
Regional Manager
Qualifications:
An individual with strong convictions who is also in agreement with Josiah White's mission statement, Statement of Faith, and Code of Conduct. A Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related human services field is required. At least one year of paid case work in a child-placing agency is preferred. Must have a valid driver's license with no restrictions that would limit the ability to perform job functions
Job Summary:
The Foster Care Supervisor directs and coordinates all caseload work and clinical services within the regional office. This individual is responsible for supervising Family Specialists in conjunction with the Regional Manager, providing treatment direction, assigning caseloads, and approving all written work including: treatment plans, monthly reports, closing reports, progress notes, and correspondence. This individual must have an understanding of clinical issues, treatment programming concepts, and counseling. Ensure program compliance with all agency policies and procedures, assign caseloads and provide case-specific supervision with direct care staff. Create, reinforce, and evaluate staff contribution to a positive and therapeutic culture within Family Services programs. This Individual must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
Basic Responsibilities:
Foster Care Services Treatment Oversight Implement, and maintain therapeutically sound treatment programming for children, youth, and families in care in line with Josiah White's mission and philosophy, and the program's accreditation in the evidence based Teaching Family Model Provide on-the-job training for direct care staff in conjunction with the Regional Manager Supervise the day-to-day clinical performance of direct care staff in the local office Provide accurate, definitive direction to staff regarding agency policies and procedures; troubleshoot new issues as they arise and provide consistent feedback. Accompany Family Specialists to home visits to observe work in actual settings periodically Review correspondence as appropriate Ensure foster child placement information is submitted timely Ensure that foster child files are properly maintained and meet standards established by accrediting/licensing bodies Provide clinical direction and professional development guidance to direct care staff assigned Assign caseloads collaboratively with the Regional Manager Provide Clinical Supervision with each direct care staff no less than every two weeks Coordinate and oversee treatment team meetings Assist Regional Manager to evaluate each direct care staff every six months Review and approve all direct care staff documentation, including but not limited to: Individual Treatment Plans, Monthly Progress Reports, Closing Summaries, Independent Living contracts, and correspondence dealing with major treatment or placement issues Maintain a general knowledge of all cases Attend court hearings as needed Function as a resource/backup to direct care staff when a crisis develops and maintain an on-call rotation of direct care staff Meet weekly with Regional Manager to review case issues, and risk management Oversee implementation and compliance of all care related policies procedures Provide ongoing evaluation of program effectiveness, identify programmatic enhancements, and communicate potential new program strategies to the Foster Care Program Director May support supervision of other programs during times of coverage need or when other programming does not warrant a dedicated supervisor Community Liaison and Public Relations
Represent the organization and Family Services programming in professional settings. Manage major foster parent issues and consult the Regional Manager as appropriate Maintain working relationships with referral agencies and promote the agency Attend to referral agency concerns Engage stakeholders as appropriate Foster parent training and supervision
Assist in the coordination of the in-service training for foster parent Provide on-going treatment support to foster parent Facilitate training sessions as needed Supervision
Assist Regional Manager in hiring of direct care staff for the assigned regional office Supervise direct care staff as needed Professional development
Pursue professional training as directed by the Regional Manager Develop competencies in line with Josiah White's Family Services needs and personal interests and skills General
Build and maintain working relationships with other Josiah White's leadership Perform other duties assigned by the Regional Manager or Vice-President and Executive Director of Family Services Skills, Supervision, Knowledge, and Ability
The Foster Care Supervisor needs to be an individual with a professional commitment to work with staff, children, and youth of all ages, birth families, the referring agency, community professionals, and the Josiah White's Family Services treatment team. Must possess strong leadership qualities, and be a positive role model. Must demonstrate excellent public relation skills and represent Josiah White's in a professional manner: Will work to build strong relationships with outside agencies, both public and private, to develop a strong support base. Must be a person who takes initiative and works with minimal supervision. Must have advanced experience in using technology, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google workspace, and database utilization Must have the ability to effectively communicate the mission, vision, and concerns of Josiah White's ministry in both oral and written communications Must demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skills. Ability to get along well with diverse personalities Must demonstrate high energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with normal activities Must be dependable, well organized, and an effective time manager Must have an understanding of clinical issues, treatment programming concepts, and counseling Must be able to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality Must be personable, genuine, empathetic, and able to connect emotionally in their work with staff, children, parents, and other professionals. Must be a team player. This person needs to enjoy working closely with other staff members and have the ability to be flexible, adaptive, and positive in his/her actions. Must maintain appropriate hygiene and attire per dress code Must be able to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality Must be committed to the Mission, Core Values, and Vision of Josiah White's. Physical Demands of Position
Must be able to drive long distances to do work at regional offices, attend meetings, do staff training, etc. Must be able to handle the stress of multiple roles and responsibilities, difficult personnel issues, attending to crises, and other unplanned events. Working Conditions
General office hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. Work in regional offices, attending meetings, conducting staff/community trainings, case visit coverage, shadowing, and other duties that often extend beyond these office hours. The Foster Care Supervisor will be expected to respond to major incidents to provide guidance and be a resource to staff. His/her cell phone number will be given to staff to use outside regular office hours. In addition, the Foster Care Supervisor must carry a cell phone with a voice mail option when not on vacation.
Foster Care Supervisor
Department:
Family Services
Employment Status:
Full-time/Regular/Exempt
Reports to:
Regional Manager
Qualifications:
An individual with strong convictions who is also in agreement with Josiah White's mission statement, Statement of Faith, and Code of Conduct. A Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related human services field is required. At least one year of paid case work in a child-placing agency is preferred. Must have a valid driver's license with no restrictions that would limit the ability to perform job functions
Job Summary:
The Foster Care Supervisor directs and coordinates all caseload work and clinical services within the regional office. This individual is responsible for supervising Family Specialists in conjunction with the Regional Manager, providing treatment direction, assigning caseloads, and approving all written work including: treatment plans, monthly reports, closing reports, progress notes, and correspondence. This individual must have an understanding of clinical issues, treatment programming concepts, and counseling. Ensure program compliance with all agency policies and procedures, assign caseloads and provide case-specific supervision with direct care staff. Create, reinforce, and evaluate staff contribution to a positive and therapeutic culture within Family Services programs. This Individual must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
Basic Responsibilities:
Foster Care Services Treatment Oversight Implement, and maintain therapeutically sound treatment programming for children, youth, and families in care in line with Josiah White's mission and philosophy, and the program's accreditation in the evidence based Teaching Family Model Provide on-the-job training for direct care staff in conjunction with the Regional Manager Supervise the day-to-day clinical performance of direct care staff in the local office Provide accurate, definitive direction to staff regarding agency policies and procedures; troubleshoot new issues as they arise and provide consistent feedback. Accompany Family Specialists to home visits to observe work in actual settings periodically Review correspondence as appropriate Ensure foster child placement information is submitted timely Ensure that foster child files are properly maintained and meet standards established by accrediting/licensing bodies Provide clinical direction and professional development guidance to direct care staff assigned Assign caseloads collaboratively with the Regional Manager Provide Clinical Supervision with each direct care staff no less than every two weeks Coordinate and oversee treatment team meetings Assist Regional Manager to evaluate each direct care staff every six months Review and approve all direct care staff documentation, including but not limited to: Individual Treatment Plans, Monthly Progress Reports, Closing Summaries, Independent Living contracts, and correspondence dealing with major treatment or placement issues Maintain a general knowledge of all cases Attend court hearings as needed Function as a resource/backup to direct care staff when a crisis develops and maintain an on-call rotation of direct care staff Meet weekly with Regional Manager to review case issues, and risk management Oversee implementation and compliance of all care related policies procedures Provide ongoing evaluation of program effectiveness, identify programmatic enhancements, and communicate potential new program strategies to the Foster Care Program Director May support supervision of other programs during times of coverage need or when other programming does not warrant a dedicated supervisor Community Liaison and Public Relations
Represent the organization and Family Services programming in professional settings. Manage major foster parent issues and consult the Regional Manager as appropriate Maintain working relationships with referral agencies and promote the agency Attend to referral agency concerns Engage stakeholders as appropriate Foster parent training and supervision
Assist in the coordination of the in-service training for foster parent Provide on-going treatment support to foster parent Facilitate training sessions as needed Supervision
Assist Regional Manager in hiring of direct care staff for the assigned regional office Supervise direct care staff as needed Professional development
Pursue professional training as directed by the Regional Manager Develop competencies in line with Josiah White's Family Services needs and personal interests and skills General
Build and maintain working relationships with other Josiah White's leadership Perform other duties assigned by the Regional Manager or Vice-President and Executive Director of Family Services Skills, Supervision, Knowledge, and Ability
The Foster Care Supervisor needs to be an individual with a professional commitment to work with staff, children, and youth of all ages, birth families, the referring agency, community professionals, and the Josiah White's Family Services treatment team. Must possess strong leadership qualities, and be a positive role model. Must demonstrate excellent public relation skills and represent Josiah White's in a professional manner: Will work to build strong relationships with outside agencies, both public and private, to develop a strong support base. Must be a person who takes initiative and works with minimal supervision. Must have advanced experience in using technology, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google workspace, and database utilization Must have the ability to effectively communicate the mission, vision, and concerns of Josiah White's ministry in both oral and written communications Must demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skills. Ability to get along well with diverse personalities Must demonstrate high energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with normal activities Must be dependable, well organized, and an effective time manager Must have an understanding of clinical issues, treatment programming concepts, and counseling Must be able to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality Must be personable, genuine, empathetic, and able to connect emotionally in their work with staff, children, parents, and other professionals. Must be a team player. This person needs to enjoy working closely with other staff members and have the ability to be flexible, adaptive, and positive in his/her actions. Must maintain appropriate hygiene and attire per dress code Must be able to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality Must be committed to the Mission, Core Values, and Vision of Josiah White's. Physical Demands of Position
Must be able to drive long distances to do work at regional offices, attend meetings, do staff training, etc. Must be able to handle the stress of multiple roles and responsibilities, difficult personnel issues, attending to crises, and other unplanned events. Working Conditions
General office hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. Work in regional offices, attending meetings, conducting staff/community trainings, case visit coverage, shadowing, and other duties that often extend beyond these office hours. The Foster Care Supervisor will be expected to respond to major incidents to provide guidance and be a resource to staff. His/her cell phone number will be given to staff to use outside regular office hours. In addition, the Foster Care Supervisor must carry a cell phone with a voice mail option when not on vacation.