Foster Care Program Manager - Phoenix, AZ (Phoenix Foster Care)

Intermountain Centers For Human Development, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Centers seeks a dedicated Foster Care Program Manager to manage clinical programming and ensure the wellbeing of children in foster care within Arizona. The role involves staff supervision, quality assurance, and collaborative efforts to provide safe environments for children. Applicants should possess a Master's degree related to Behavioral Health or Child Welfare and significant management experience.

Benefits

Exceptional health, dental, and disability benefits

Career and compensation advancement programs

Student loan forgiveness programs

401k company match

Holiday, PTO and employer paid life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of management experience.
• Overall experience of four years in Behavioral Health or Child Welfare.
• Must possess an Associate’s level license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical programming for foster care, including staff training and support.
• Ensure quality and safety in foster care programs.
• Engage with stakeholders and develop professional relationships.

Skills

Clinical oversight

Staff supervision

Community engagement

Education

Master’s degree in Behavioral Health or Child Welfare

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Expires Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 9:59 AM

Looking to build a lasting career?Join a team that is inclusive and embraces all individuals . Intermountain Centers is one of the largest statewide behavioral health and integrated care organizations in Arizona. What does building a lasting career look like?

• Exceptional health, dental, and disability benefits
• Career and compensation advancement programs
• Student loan forgiveness programs
• 401k company match
• Holiday, PTO and employer paid life insurance
• Clinical licensure supervision and reimbursement
• Evidence-based treatment approaches, training, and supervision.

Intermountain Centers and its statewide affiliates are currently recruiting career-minded individuals interested in opportunities within the largest adult and child service continuum in Arizona.

PRIMARY WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office-Based: A position that is primarily office-based at an assigned work site. May include minimal travel outside of assigned work site.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Foster Care Program Manager oversees the clinical programming of the program: training, treatment services, foster family support, ensuring that children in care receive safe, stable, and nurturing environments. This role involves staff supervision and collaboration with various stakeholders to promote the well-being of children and families within the foster care system.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Oversight:

• Supports the organization’s mission, goals and management decisions; promotes an empirical behavioral model in program services.
• Assists in directing daily operations of foster and kinship care programs within the assigned geographic region.
• Works with State Foster Care Leadership staff in developing and implementing foster care clinical and training policies ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
• Works with VP of Specialty Services and other Foster Care Staff to assess training needs.
• Works with VP of Specialty Services and other Foster Care Staff in developing and maintaining staff training modules and materials.
• Provides training and direction to Program Coordinators and/or Foster Parents on behavioral and other treatment services.
• Supports designated Foster Care and Kinship Supervisors.
• Provides clinical and administrative support to staff, providing and/or assisting with required clinical supervision.
• Review and approve all Therapeutic Foster Care Treatment plans.
• Works with VP of Clinical Operations – Specialty Programs, Training Department and HR to ensure staff orientation and training is implemented in accordance with state and organizational policies.
• Assist in the hiring, developing, retaining, evaluating, disciplining and discharging of program staff.
• Supports on-call rotation.

Quality Assurance:

• Works with the QM team on quality improvement initiatives, quality metrics, data validation, etc.
• Oversees monitoring of safety and welfare of children in foster care homes.
• Manages complaints, including resolution and follow up, in collaboration with Intermountain Centers’ leadership team.
• Engages with foster parents as needed.

Stakeholder and Community Engagement:

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with families and staff, and act as a liaison to external stakeholders.
• Participates in Management team meetings, conferences, and other agency-related activities as necessary.

Other:

• Maintains an approved schedule and acceptable level of attendance. This position requires full-time onsite requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary as they relate to the general nature of the position.
• Performs designated staff evaluations and/or discipline.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Education Required: Master’s degree in a field related to Behavioral Health or Child Welfare.
• Minimum Experience Required: Two years of management experience required. Overall experience of four years in the field of Behavioral Health or Child Welfare.
• License Requirement: A minimum of an Associate’s level license.

REGULATORY:

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Valid AZ DPS Level I fingerprint clearance card (must maintain valid card throughout employment)
• CPR, First Aid, AED certification, if required (must maintain throughout employment).
• Current, valid Driver’s License and 39-month Motor Vehicle Report and proof of vehicle registration liability insurance to meet insurance requirements
• Must pass a pre-employment and annual drug test.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform :

• Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office, school or community setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist: to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amount of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard or laptop; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Ability to provide services in homes or locations in the community which may not be adapted for accessibility.
• Participate in and apply all safety care principles appropriately
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle.
• Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction or accommodation.

Intermountain Centers is an equal opportunity employer. Intermountain Centers does not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, race, sex, gender, religion, national origin, creed, tribal affiliation, ancestry, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, socio-economic status, claims experience, medical history, physical or intellectual disability, ability to pay, source of payment, mental illness, and/or cultural and linguistic needs, as well as any other class protected by law.