Foster Care Supervisor

Judson Center; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Judson Center is seeking a Foster Care Supervisor in Dearborn, MI. This role involves supervising Foster Care Case Managers, ensuring effective case management services are delivered to children and families.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a flexible schedule, excellent communication skills, and a background in human behavioral science. A Bachelor’s degree and experience in child welfare are required. Join a dedicated team focused on supporting vulnerable populations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule that allows for support to consumers during non-typical business hours.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Must have completed the 9-week foster care pre-service training through DHHS.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Foster Care Case Managers in their delivery of case management services.
• Assists with the development and management of the program.
• Conducts regular supervision sessions and unit meetings.

Skills

Flexible work schedule

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

Excellent communication skills

Culturally competent services

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human behavioral science

Three years of experience in child welfare agency

Valid Michigan Driver’s License

Job description

Position: Foster Care Supervisor

Location: Dearborn, MI

Job Id: 1654

# of Openings: 1

Position Description

Child and Family Services – Foster Care

Job Title: Foster Care Supervisor

Reports To: Program Manager

Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Our Mission: To provide expert, comprehensive services in southeastern Michigan that strengthen children, adults, and families impacted by abuse and neglect, autism, developmental disabilities, and mental health challenges so they are successful in their communities.

General Acknowledgement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Summary

The Foster Care Supervisor supervises Foster Care Case Managers in their delivery of case management services to children in foster care and their families, as well as assists them with reaching timely permanency.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the program manager with the development and management of the program.
• Develops and trains staff of up to 5 social service workers (Foster Care Case Managers).
• Conducts regular individual supervision sessions and unit meetings.
• Participates in Family Team Meetings as required, and any other case conference as deemed necessary for the department.
• Participates in required trainings.
• Assists with emergency situations by covering shift(s) as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule that allows for support to consumers during non-typical business hours.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Concise grammatical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Use of personal vehicle as needed with mileage reimbursement.
• Ability to provide culturally competent services that shows sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Core Competencies

• Customer Service – regularly respond to customers in a courteous and timely manner with focus on providing quality services.
• Job Knowledge – demonstrate mastery of basic principles, techniques, and skills related to job, consistently applying technical and procedural competence.
• Professionalism – consistently present a positive image of self and the agency, operating with integrity and credibility.
• Planning & Organization of Work – reliably demonstrate time management skills through advance planning in order to deliver high quality work product within deadlines.
• Relationship / Leadership – exhibit ability to develop cooperative relationships based on mutual respect and trust, treating others fairly, consistently listening, openly and actively encouraging others to express candid and differing views.
• Judgement & Problem Solving – show ability to review facts and information using sound judgment to arrive at the most effective solution and when appropriate seek supervisory assistance.
• Quality & Accuracy – consistently present work product that is thorough, accurate, and effective in accomplishing intended purpose of assignments.
• Initiative & Independence – demonstrate ability to effectively complete work tasks with minimal direction from supervisor and take initiative to increase effectiveness of work and that of the department.
• Reliability / Dependability – exhibit consistency in performance and reliably follows through on tasks and assigned responsibilities.
• Temperament – maintain emotional control, a positive perspective, and effectively respond to stress on the job.

Education, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a human behavioral science and three years of experience as a social service worker in a child welfare agency, a child caring institution, or in an agency performing a child welfare function. Foster care experience preferred. Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License, appropriate insurance.
• Must have completed the 9‑week foster care pre‑service training through the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Completion is achieving a passing score.
• Must be able to attend and complete the new supervisor institute training provided by DHHS within 112 days of hire or must have completed this training upon hire. Completion is achieving a passing score.

Working Conditions

• Works in an office environment and in the community as needed.
• Non‑traditional hours occur often due to the need for evening and weekend visitation for children and birth parents as well as accommodation of foster parent’s schedules.
• Possible stressful environment working with families and court system.
• Fast paced, enthusiastic and team oriented workplace.

Physical Requirements

None.

Direct Reports

Foster Care Case Managers

Foster Care Case Aide

This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of a person so classified. The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and perform other duties as assigned for the good of the consumers, the program, the department and the agency.