Director Foster Family Services Program

Boys Town; Foxvale (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys Town Massachusetts seeks a program director to oversee Foster Family Services, ensuring safe, compliant, high-quality care for children in foster placements. You will supervise staff, coordinate referrals and placements, and manage program budgets.

Requires a Master's in Social Work and an advanced license (LCSW/LICSW) with at least 5 years of foster care/adoption experience. Travel and supervision duties are expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field required.
• Must have an advanced license in social work (LCSW, LICSW) or advanced licensure in a closely related clinical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in providing foster care or adoptive services.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record and pass an annual MVR check.
• Ability to provide own transportation (mileage reimbursed) for travel requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and supports safe and effective provision of services across Foster Family Services.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises staff and volunteers; oversees foster home licensure and home-study processes.
• Coordinates program activities, referrals, intakes, and placement; approves Foster Parent candidates.
• Develops relationships with outside agencies for referrals and manages program budget.
• Provides clinical oversight, crisis intervention, and guidance to staff."],
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Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Supervision

Communication

Budgeting

Coaching

Safety awareness

Child welfare

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW/LICSW)

Job description

Manages services for children placed in foster care and supervises Foster Family Services staff. Analyzes and reports on program data and ensures compliance with all regulatory and program standards.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Oversees and supports safe and effective provision of services

• Requires employees to adhere to policies related to safety and boundaries with service recipients.

• Attends safety and abuse risk management training as assigned.

• Provides employees with on-going supervision and education related to safety and abuse risk.

• Responds quickly and confidentially to reports of suspicious or inappropriate behavior.

• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.

• Adheres to policies and procedures related to Medication Administration for service recipients.

Oversees Foster Family Program.

• Recruits, trains, and supervises program staff and volunteers; provides supervision and oversight to foster home licensure and home-study process.

• Develops and maintains relationships with outside agencies and organizations for referral of Foster Parents.

• Administers financial planning, and the allocation and disbursement of program budget.

• Develops positive supervision relationships which includes coaching and mentoring; monitors performance of assigned personnel and reviews performance with Foster Services staff; develops and monitors career path trajectories for Foster Services staff.

• Implements and ensures compliance with all contractual, regulatory, program, and accrediting body standards.

• Develops and implements services for the program; directs and coordinates program activities.

• Coordinates child referrals, intakes, and placement; coordinates Foster Parent selection assumes responsibility for final approval of Foster Parents.

• Ensures training, supervision, consultation, and evaluation of Foster Parents.

• Supervises, approves, monitors, and evaluates child service plans.

• Provides clinical oversight, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution direction to Foster Family Services staff.

• Provides and reviews necessary communication and documentation for families, agencies, courts, and interested parties to discuss child and family progress in meeting goals; provides direction for and reviews all situations of discharge of youth from the program.

• May be trained to become a certified Common Sense Parenting Instructor and as a certified instructor may be asked to conduct Common Sense Parenting (CSP) Courses at designated locations as assigned.

Compiles, analyzes, and reports program data.

• Coordinates effective collection and analysis of program data from a variety of sources.

• Solicits written feedback from key stakeholders on a regular basis.

• Prepares and submits reports and recommendations to leadership.

• Offers input and knowledge regarding budgetary management and Foster Parent reimbursement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care and the child welfare system; thorough understanding of Federal, State, Local, and Council on Accreditation (COA) standards.

• High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills.

• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.

• Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the organization and with external contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.

• Ability to build and sustain trust to facilitate successful, professional relationships.

• Ability to successfully lead a team of associates.

• Ability to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity.

• Strong knowledge of Boys Town model and fidelity of care.

• Ability to work with confrontational clients and their families.

• Ability to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with children and families, staff, and support agencies.

• Advanced critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including ability to make assessments and use sound judgment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field required.

• Must have and advanced license in social work (LCSW, LICSW) or advanced licensure in a closely related clinical field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in providing foster care or adoptive services.

• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record and pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.

• Ability to provide own transportation (mileage reimbursed) to complete travel requirements of the job required.

• Meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or State and Local laws required.

• On-call and continuously available to provide support and consultation and flexible hours including evenings and weekends required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with children and families in community-based programs or Boys Town Programs preferred.

• Management or Director-level experience.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Reasonably expected to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees, youth, or families. Duties are performed in a variety of environments ranging from highly stressful and potentially aggressive to casual and leisurely, in both indoor and outdoor settings. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to outside weather conditions and maybe required to visit homes with substandard living conditions and domestic pets.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town - it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.