Foster Care Supervisor

Appone; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Ennis Center for Children in Detroit is seeking a Foster Care Team Supervisor to lead our foster care program, ensuring quality services and strong collaboration with partner agencies.

This salaried role requires a Bachelor's in Social Work, four years of related experience, and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, with on‑call coverage as needed. You will supervise assigned staff and ensure timely reports and case management for families.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's in Social Work.
• Four years of social services experience with at least 2 in relevant agency.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Experience in a child placing agency preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends/holidays.
• On-call coverage 24/7 as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure program team delivers quality services per contract and policies.
• Oversee program finances and resource use.
• Collaborate with other supervisors for cross-communication.
• Maintain flexible work schedules.
• Complete reports, logs, notes accurately and timely.
• Provide ongoing case management to consumers and families.
• Supervise assigned staff and conduct performance reviews.
• Assist in hiring and training new staff.

Education

Bachelor's in Social Work

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category Supervisor

Description

Position: Foster Care Team Supervisor

Status: Salaried/Exempt

General Description:

The Ennis Center for Children has been in operation since 1978 and has helped numerous children throughout the state of Michigan! Approximately 10,000 children in Michigan are involved in the child welfare system. Do you find yourself driven to help children achieve lasting permanence? Are you an energetic and kind person, who wants to change the world one family at a time? The Ennis Center for Children is the place for you!

Qualifications (required at time of offer):

• Bachelor's in Social Work
• Four (4) years of experience as a social service worker, with at least 2 of those years in an agency, child caring institution, or agency performing a child welfare function.
• Reliable transportation.
• Prior experience working in a child placing agency preferred (but may be required by specific program contract or regulations.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, with 'regular' business hours set by the Agency, including weekends and holidays, as required.
• Able to perform on-call services 24-hours per day, seven days per week to assist Agency consumers and/or provide crisis intervention as required.
• Satisfaction of all employment eligibility and Agency hiring requirements.

Responsibilities (illustrative and not intended as inclusive; specific responsibilities may vary):

General:

• Ensures assigned Program team delivers quality program services in accordance with applicable contract terms, Agency-specific policies and procedures, and applicable governing bodies.
• Ensures Program team's fiscal management and utilization of the Agency's financial resources.
• Actively collaborates with other Agency Team Supervisors ensuring effective communication between Programs and Agency facilities.
• Maintains a flexible work schedule.
• Ensures accurate, professional, and timely completion of all required reports, logs, notes, and other paperwork as required by Program-specific procedures and/or the applicable contract terms.
• Provides ongoing case management and weekly services to assigned Agency consumers and families, in coordination with the applicable referral source, as required by Program-specific procedures and/or the applicable contract terms.
• Performs other Agency-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory:

• Directly supervises assigned Program team staff.
• Aids in selecting and hiring Program team staff in compliance with the Agency's Employment Policies & Procedures and Standards of Conduct.
• Facilitates various staff meetings in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensures timely completion of Agency related orientation and trainings for all subordinates.
• Conducts general regular (at minimum bi-weekly) supervision of subordinates and administers appropriate disciplinary action when necessary, in compliance with the Agency's Employment Policies & Procedures and Standards of Conduct.
• Ensures that performance reviews of subordinates are completed fairly and accurately and in compliance with the Agency's Employment Policies & Procedures and Standards of Conduct.

Core Responsibilities (required of all Agency employees):

• Promotes a positive working environment within the Agency.
• Maintains professional and respectful demeanor with Agency employees, consumers, visitors, and the public.
• Actively participates in training, staff meetings, and Agency activities as required.
• Participates in special projects or additional assignments as required.
• Complies with the Agency's Employment Policies & Procedures and Standards of Conduct.
• Maintains as confidential all matters related to Agency affairs and refrains from internal and external discussions related to any employee, consumer, financial, or administrative issue except as required as part of job performance.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account option available
  • Health Saving Account option available
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan

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Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Position Foster Care Supervisor

Location Detroit

This position is currently accepting applications.