Children's Foster Care Programs Manager

Spectrum Human Services; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Child and Family Services in Southfield, MI, seeks a Children’s Foster Care Program Manager to oversee administrative and programmatic functions within the designated division. The role enforces policies, reviews case records, and leads staff to meet contract, budget, and quality goals.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and several years of child welfare management experience, including budgeting and data analysis, with proficiency in Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Service Field or related discipline.
• Three years of experience in Child Welfare Management.
• Experience with budgeting and program analysis.
• Experience with MDHHS MiSACWIS is required.
• Ability to work under moderate supervision and flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Monitor program implementation and adherence to contract, budget, quality, and accreditation standards.
• Develop program goals and track progress against them.
• Manage program budgets and monitor expenses.
• Coordinate new site partnerships and staff training.
• Plan and conduct staff training and ensure proper documentation.
• Collaborate with leadership to align strategies and risk management.
• Engage with community and build cross-organization relationships.
• Provide data analysis to inform decisions and outcomes.
• Support managers with resources and problem solving.
• Communicate program updates via briefings and meetings.

Skills

Program management

Budgeting

Data analysis

Staff training

Communication skills

MiSACWIS experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Service Field

Tools

Microsoft Office

MiSACWIS system

Job description

Spectrum Child and Family Services in Southfield, MI, seeks a Children’s Foster Care Program Manager to oversee administrative and programmatic functions within the designated division. The role enforces policies, reviews case records, and leads staff to meet contract, budget, and quality goals.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and several years of child welfare management experience, including budgeting and data analysis, with proficiency in Microsoft Office