Foster Care Supervisor

Familyandchildrenservices; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Flexible scheduling opportunities

Job summary

Familyandchildrenservices is looking for a FOSTER CARE SUPERVISOR in Kalamazoo. This full-time role includes supervising a team of Foster Care Specialists, overseeing the unit's operations, and ensuring compliance with agency standards. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates with at least 2 years’ experience.

The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS and significant experience in child welfare or human services. This position offers flexible scheduling opportunities and the chance to make impactful contributions in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four to six years of relevant experience in human services/child welfare.
• Three years in a child welfare agency or child caring institution required.
• Ability to understand and apply the Agency's workplace values.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the unit.
• Supervise, train, and coordinate activities of up to 5 staff.
• Participate in various agency committees.
• Assist Program Manager with performance management of staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Team coordination

Report writing

Education

BA/BS in human service-related field

MSW/MA (preferred)

Job description

FOSTER CARE SUPERVISOR - KALAMAZOO

Full-Time Job with Benefits with Flexible Scheduling Opportunities

There is a $5,000 sign-on bonus, for individuals with at least 2 years' experience as a Foster Care Supervisor.

This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the unit; supervising, training, and coordinating activities of up to 5 staff; assisting Program Management in hiring, maintaining compliance standards, and conveying to staff the goal of reunification and keeping families together.

Requirements

This role directly supervises a team of Foster Care Specialists, and assists and provides support to the team. The Foster Care Specialists provide direct service to legal families, foster children and their licensed or unlicensed caregivers, includes transporting clients, overseeing parenting time, assisting in case related activities, case management, assessment of family situations, court appearances, conducting Family Team Meetings, service planning and documentation, report writing and provision with a team approach. The Supervisor assists with keeping these staff on track, assisting with reports, court, and any other related tasks as deemed appropriate and applicable. The Supervisor monitors staff and supports needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assigns caseloads and related duties; coordinates activities of staff in providing foster care services in multiple counties with multiple funding sources.
• Assists Program Manager with the performance management of staff, including recommendations on recruitment, discipline, and development.
• Reviews and signs case records and court documents for all professional staff. Reviews family support worker documentation.
• Provides up-to-date in-service training for workers in areas such as new state policies, procedures, legal issues, and licensing regulations/rules and how to interface with courts in multiple counties.
• Participates in various Agency committees.
• Represents the Agency in community and interagency activities.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises professional foster care staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED –

• Minimum of a BA/BS in human service-related field.
• Minimum of four to six years relevant experience in human services/child welfare, three years of which have been in a child welfare agency, child caring institution, or in an agency performing a child welfare function.
• Ability to understand, demonstrate and apply the Agency’s workplace values.

PREFERRED –

• MSW/MA and prior supervisory experience.
• Lived experience with behavioral health issues.