Director of Foster Care

HeartShare Wellness LTD; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision and life ins.

403(B) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Assistance Program

Professional Development opportunities

Gympass Discount

Verizon Wireless Discount

Broadway and entertainment discounts

Job summary

Heartshare seeks a trauma-informed Director of Foster Care to oversee the SFFC and EFFC programs in Brooklyn, managing clinical services for 60+ children with complex needs.

You will supervise a multidisciplinary team, ensure program quality, and drive regulatory compliance while collaborating with internal/external partners to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in child welfare, preferably in foster care.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory/managerial experience.
• Ability to travel within all 5 NYC boroughs and willingness to travel outside (Long Island).
• Preferable familiarity with OCFS/ACS regulations, & Family Court.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook/Office, and knowledge with Connections, CARA, and Safe Measures.
• Excellent strategic/critical thinking skills, leadership, and written/verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage deadlines and handling crisis.
• Willingness to teach, train, and effectively lead a team.
• Integrity, driven, and able to work with children, youth, families, foster families and team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to a multidisciplinary team and ensure program quality.
• Oversee compliance with regulations and QA processes.
• Lead and coordinate weekly supervision and staff development.
• Manage staff hiring, training, and coverage as needed.
• Lead preparation for medical audits and regulatory reviews.
• Coordinate with data/ accountability teams to improve outcomes.
• Maintain relationships with community stakeholders and partners.
• Participate in agency training and external meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Crisis management

Team development

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook/Office

Connections

CARA

Safe Measures

Job description

We are seeking a trauma-informed Director of Foster Care to lead our Specialized Medical Family Foster Care (SFFC) and Enhanced Family Foster Care (EFFC) program located in Brooklyn. This leadership role is responsible for the overall management and clinical oversight of services provided to a population of over 60 children and youth, many of whom present with complex medical and behavioral health needs. The Division Director will ensure that all services align with the agency’s mission, values, and commitment to trauma-informed care.

This role provides direct supervision to an intimate, multi-disciplinary team, including: 2 Unit Supervisors, Child Advocate Supervisor, Parent Advocates, Floating Case Planner and Case Planner.

The Director of Foster Care will work collaboratively with internal departments and external partners to ensure program quality, regulatory compliance, and positive outcomes for children and families. This position requires strong leadership, clinical insight, and the ability to foster a supportive and accountable team culture.

Essential Functions And Primary Responsibilities Of Position

• Monitor and ensure timely and effective completion of Treatment Team Meeting (TTMs) for all applicable cases.
• Develop & implement strategies to maintain compliance with quality outcomes for Progress Motes, Family Assessment Service Plans, Preparing Youth for Adulthood, Permanency Hearing Reports, Incident reporting, and Family Team Conferences, etc.
• Conduct random systems review to assess for child safety, risk, and ensure that documentation is consistent with agency and stakeholders standards (OCFS & ACS).
• Work collaboratively with the leadership and the Data and Accountability (DAA) team to improve the administrative functions necessary to increase the PAMS/Score outcomes in the areas of safety, permanency, and wellbeing.
• Cultivate and maintain positive professional relationships with all community stakeholders, facilitating regular communication with stakeholders and advising feedback to improve processes/services.
• Participate in agency-wide training, and internal/external meetings with stakeholders.
• Actively manage weekly census and assignment of new cases.
• Review incident reports and manage time sensitive incidents through appropriate communication channels.
• Provide scheduled weekly supervision to direct reports to ensure all deliverables are being met.
• Evaluate staff performance, accurately assessing strengths and professional development areas.
• Ensure staff receive required hours of professional development training annually. Conduct ongoing assessment of training needs and modify as needed.
• Hire, Train and retain staff to for the positions required within the Division. In the absence of a supervisor, provide coverage support.
• Lead preparation and response to medical audits, ensuring documentation and processes meet quality assurance and compliance standards.
• Participate in the 24hr on call rotation schedule.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope, responsibilities, and level of the position, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or a related human services field is required.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in child welfare, preferably in foster care.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory/managerial experience.
• Ability to travel within all 5 NYC boroughs and willingness to travel outside of the five boroughs (Long Island).
• Preferable familiarity with OCFS/ACS regulations, & Family Court.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook/Office, and preferably knowledge with Connections, CARA, and Safe Measures.
• Excellent strategic/critical thinking skills, leadership skills, and written/verbal communication skills, with keeping attention to detail.
• Ability to manage deadlines and handling crisis.
• Willingness and demonstrated capacity to teach, train, and effectively manage/lead a team.
• Integrity, driven, and willingness to work with children, youth families, foster families and team-oriented setting.

Benefits

What we offer once YOU join our growing family:

At Heartshare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect:

• Rewarding Work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Gympass Discount
• Verizon Wireless Discount.
• BJs Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more

Heartshare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to [e-mail].

About Heartshare

Who WE ARE:

For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.

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