D A Blodgett - St. Johns
Foster Care Supervisor
D A Blodgett - St. Johns, Grand Rapids, Michigan, us, 49528
Position : Foster Care Supervisor
Reports To : Foster Care Program Manager
Beginning Pay Range : $52,375.00-$55,000.00
**Sign-on Bonus: CWTI Supervisory trained candidates can earn $5,000 upon hire.**
About DABSJ:
D.A. Blodgett - St. John's is a private non-sectarian agency that serves vulnerable children and families from the entire community. Our core objectives are to strengthen families, help children heal from abuse and neglect, provide homes and help kids thrive.
About this Opportunity:
Full-time leadership position providing supervision, direction, and support to an established team of Foster Care Case Managers. Supports and oversees placement and supervision of children in Foster Care and corresponding efforts with the legal parents/guardians. Ensures expedient and effective permanency plans including returning home, placement with relatives, adoption, and independent living.
Would you like to help us accomplish our mission as a Foster Care Supervisor?
Our ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in human behavioral science field preferred; or a Bachelor's degree in a Human Behavioral Science field required. Three years' work experience in a child welfare agency, a child caring institution, or an agency performing a child welfare function required. Must have a valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation with adequate insurance.
Offered benefits and more: Medical, Dental, Vision. Life Insurance. Paid Holidays Off, Paid Time Off. 403B Retirement Opportunity. Flexible Scheduling. Opportunity to learn and grow from working with a diverse population of children and families. Access to a robust training system. DABSJ is able to provide CEUs for onsite trainings. Reimbursement for trainings. Support from our robust EAP (emotional, organizational skills, financial planning, etc). Work within an environment of creative problem solvers. Regular supervision. Working within a collaborative division with a wide variety of experience and knowledge. Work within a trauma informed environment supported by the Sanctuary Model (trauma informed organizational change model). Careers at DABSJ take place at our new Dean Lake campus featuring modern workspaces filled with natural light, intentionally designed for DABSJ services, dedicated spaces for collaboration as well as independent work, a variety of meeting rooms equipped with interactive technology, amenities including kitchens, wellness rooms and den, fitness area, and locker room.
DABSJ strives to be a fully inclusive organization as we support a diverse group of children and families. We are building a diverse team that represents our customers and our community and recognize that each of us brings a unique perspective to the organization. We welcome differing thoughts, faiths, beliefs, groups, and lived experiences. The diversity and differences of each team member, foster parent, adoptive parent, child, and family make us #DABSJstrongertogether for children and families.
DABSJ is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment. DABSJ does not discriminate on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists; culture, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, socio-economic status, disability, or other legally-protected characteristics as required by law.
Applicants being considered for hire must pass a central registry clearance check and criminal background check to be eligible for employment.
**Sign-on Bonus: CWTI Supervisory trained candidates can earn $5,000 upon hire.**
About DABSJ:
D.A. Blodgett - St. John's is a private non-sectarian agency that serves vulnerable children and families from the entire community. Our core objectives are to strengthen families, help children heal from abuse and neglect, provide homes and help kids thrive.
About this Opportunity:
Full-time leadership position providing supervision, direction, and support to an established team of Foster Care Case Managers. Supports and oversees placement and supervision of children in Foster Care and corresponding efforts with the legal parents/guardians. Ensures expedient and effective permanency plans including returning home, placement with relatives, adoption, and independent living.
Would you like to help us accomplish our mission as a Foster Care Supervisor?
Our ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in human behavioral science field preferred; or a Bachelor's degree in a Human Behavioral Science field required. Three years' work experience in a child welfare agency, a child caring institution, or an agency performing a child welfare function required. Must have a valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation with adequate insurance.
Offered benefits and more: Medical, Dental, Vision. Life Insurance. Paid Holidays Off, Paid Time Off. 403B Retirement Opportunity. Flexible Scheduling. Opportunity to learn and grow from working with a diverse population of children and families. Access to a robust training system. DABSJ is able to provide CEUs for onsite trainings. Reimbursement for trainings. Support from our robust EAP (emotional, organizational skills, financial planning, etc). Work within an environment of creative problem solvers. Regular supervision. Working within a collaborative division with a wide variety of experience and knowledge. Work within a trauma informed environment supported by the Sanctuary Model (trauma informed organizational change model). Careers at DABSJ take place at our new Dean Lake campus featuring modern workspaces filled with natural light, intentionally designed for DABSJ services, dedicated spaces for collaboration as well as independent work, a variety of meeting rooms equipped with interactive technology, amenities including kitchens, wellness rooms and den, fitness area, and locker room.
DABSJ strives to be a fully inclusive organization as we support a diverse group of children and families. We are building a diverse team that represents our customers and our community and recognize that each of us brings a unique perspective to the organization. We welcome differing thoughts, faiths, beliefs, groups, and lived experiences. The diversity and differences of each team member, foster parent, adoptive parent, child, and family make us #DABSJstrongertogether for children and families.
DABSJ is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment. DABSJ does not discriminate on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists; culture, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, socio-economic status, disability, or other legally-protected characteristics as required by law.
Applicants being considered for hire must pass a central registry clearance check and criminal background check to be eligible for employment.