Foster Care Supervisor Starting at 60,000

Wolverine Human Services; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolverine Human Services in Taylor, Michigan seeks a supervisor to oversee Foster Care Case Managers and ensure compliance with licensing, contractual and agency standards. The role focuses on staff development, policy interpretation, and continuous quality improvement to support permanency goals for children.

The position requires a Master’s degree (or higher) in a relevant field and deep knowledge of Michigan’s Child Welfare system, with strong communication and organizational skills essential

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred; Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to teach/train, supervise and consult with staff and committees.
• Extensive knowledge of Michigan’s Child Welfare system.
• Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to assigned Foster Care Case Managers.
• Assist case managers in meeting licensing, contractual and agency performance standards.
• Represent and support Wolverine Human Services and its employees, clientele and activities.
• Develop and support quality program services and staff development.
• Assist employees to interpret and follow agency standards and policies.
• Provide regular feedback and complete formal performance evaluations.

Skills

Supervision

Staff training

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Job Location: Taylor, MI 48180
Education Level: Graduate Degree
Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to assigned Foster Care Case Managers.
• Assist the assigned Foster Care Case Managers in meeting and or exceeding all licensing, contractual and agency performance standards, tasks and expectations in a professional and ethical manner.
• Represent and support Wolverine Human Services and its employees, clientele and activities in a positive fashion that furthers the agency mission statement.
• Secure, develop and support quality program services and staff development that enable children to achieve permanency in a safe and structured manner.
• Assist employees to interpret and follow agency standards and policies.
• Facilitate employee resolution of ethical dilemmas and concerns and provide guidelines which are sensitive to cultural differences of clients.
• Assist and support the training needs of new and current employees.
• Participate in Quality Assurance activities. Assist with the development and compliance of performance based corrective action plans (CAPs).
• Instruct employees in accurate, complete, and appropriate record keeping.
• Provide employees with support and consultation to enhance the provision of efficient and effective services.
• Assist employees in exploring a variety of action strategies to assist in making accurate assessments, developing appropriate service plans and making sound decisions in case planning.
• Establish and cultivate an environment in which learning can easily occur and make recommendations related to professional development opportunities.
• Provide regular and frequent feedback regarding worker performance and complete a formal performance evaluation of individual employees on the schedule established by the agency in consultation with the Program Manager.
• Maintain a professional, supportive, confidential and therapeutic atmosphere for our clientele, co-workers, community partners.
• Ability to handle a flexible schedule. Be available and willing to respond to agency/client related needs on a twenty-four hour basis.
• Demonstrate proficiency in WHS technology platforms and applications.
• Participate/attend and complete all required contractual, licensing and agency training successfully.
• Function as a Mandated Reporter, as required by Michigan Child Protection Law.
• Facilitate/attend all required meetings.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited school of Human Behavioral Sciences such as Social Work or Psychology preferred; Bachelor's degree required.
• Required experience as specified within the state of Michigan’s licensing and contractual rules and expectations.
• Ability to teach/train, supervise, and consult with staff, agency committees, and other organizations as assigned.
• Extensive working knowledge of Michigan’s Child Welfare system.
• Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills.
• Valid Michigan drivers and chauffeur’s license or ability to obtain chauffeur’s license.