Foster Care Program Lead & Community Liaison

Together for Youth; City of Albany (NY); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Together for Youth is seeking an Assistant Director of Foster Care to support program management and ensure best-practice implementation. This leadership role works with county partners, supervises staff, and collaborates with the Director to align services with agency mission and regulatory standards.

Travel is required and a MSW or master’s degree is required, with at least four years working with children and families and two years of supervisory experience. Driver’s license is required.

Formación

• MSW or related Master’s Degree required.
• Minimum four years of experience with children and families.
• Minimum two years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to handle confidential information per HIPAA.
• Travel is required.
• Must have a current, valid driver’s license.

Responsabilidades

• Assists the Directors of Foster Care in managing the Foster Care Program.
• Responsible for supervising individuals directly responsible for program implementation and ensuring this is accomplished and consistent with the Agency’s mission, policies, goals, and objectives.
• Participates in program development efforts, assists with implementing the best practices and ensures are performing in a manner consistent with the needs of the population and partners served.
• Works closely with various counties to ensure a high quality of service and maintains a positive collaborative working and business relationships.
• Ensure adherence to the regulations of the New York State Office of Children and Families, and the Council of Accreditation for Children and Family Services, Inc.
• Responsible for creating a safe and risk-reduced environment which is essential for effective treatment, good planning, efficient operations and the long-term preservation of the organization. To the extent, that risk is recognized and identified, and formally managed, persons served, employees, foster families and Together for Youth will be safer, and treatment and services will be of higher quality.

Conocimientos

Experience with children and families

HIPAA knowledge

Staff supervision

Travel required

Confidential information handling

Educación

MSW or Master’s Degree in related field

Descripción del empleo

The Together for Youth is seeking an Assistant Director of Foster Care to support program management and ensure best-practice implementation. This leadership role works with county partners, supervises staff, and collaborates with the Director to align services with agency mission and regulatory standards.

Travel is required and a MSW or master’s degree is required, with at least four years working with children and families and two years of supervisory experience. Driver’s license is required.