Foster Care Supervisor

Children's Hope Alliance; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in mental health care as a Foster Care Supervisor, where you will oversee case management services for children in foster care. Uphold standards and deliver essential services using the Teaching-Family Model while maintaining a focus on child-centered and outcome-driven practices. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in psychology or social work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master's preferred.
• Three years of foster care case management or supervisory experience.
• Qualified Professional (QP) child-specific certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise case management services for children and youth.
• Conduct home visits and phone contacts with foster families.
• Lead case consultation meetings and monitor program performance.

Skills

Supervision

Case Management

Family-Centered Approach

Cultural Competency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Master’s degree in human services

Job description

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Using the Teaching-Family Model, the Foster Care Supervisor provides primary supervision of case management services for children and youth placed in Children’s Hope Alliance foster care programs, including family foster care, therapeutic foster care, and IAFT. The role ensures services are delivered according to accreditation, licensing, & regulatory standards, and that key performance indicators are met. The supervisor upholds Children’s Hope Alliance values, including fiscal responsibility, outcome-driven practices, family & child-centered approaches, and mission orientation.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Management

• Participate in department leadership and daily operations.
• Maintain program census within approved budgets.
• Implement the Teaching-Family Model, including facilitative administration, training, coaching, & evaluation.
• Complete all preservice and annual training requirements, including Teaching-Family Model training.
• Monitor performance using agency tools and ensure compliance with the Program Manual.
• Develop formal partnerships with referral sources and improve stakeholder communication.
• Coordinate with licensing staff on foster parent training and licensing.
• Screen referrals, coordinate placements, and assist with placements when needed.
• Provide case management services during staff shortages or vacancies.
• Lead monthly case consultation meetings, reviewing Teaching-Family Model interventions and clinical assessments.
• Demonstrate cultural and age-specific competency.

Foster Family Supervision

• Conduct monthly phone contacts and quarterly home visits with foster families.
• Assess foster parent skills for placement suitability and licensing readiness.
• Assist with foster parent training and certification evaluations.

Children’s Hope Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Relevant work experience in foster care or social services.
• Three years of foster care case management and/or supervisory experience, or a Master’s degree in human services.
• Qualified Professional (QP) child-specific certification required.

Salary Expectations

Typically hired at the midpoint of $55,000-$68,000, depending on qualifications and other factors.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Mental Health Care