Foster Care Team Lead - Training, Compliance & Impact

Bethany; Flint, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Generous time off

Education reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Bethany Christian Services in Flint, MI seeks a Foster Care Supervisor to lead and train the Foster Care team, support foster parents and children, and coordinate connections to community resources. You will supervise weekly, ensure compliance with policies, and maintain thorough records while engaging with attorneys, therapists, CASA workers, and other providers.

You will foster a collaborative environment, oversee staff development, and ensure safety and well-being of children in care in line

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s level degree in Human Services, Social Work or related field.
• At least 1 year of prior case management experience in child and family services.
• Strong knowledge of social work principles and child welfare.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of state, community and agency resources.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and train the Foster Care team, while providing weekly supervision.
• Build a cohesive team and maintain positive employee morale.
• Ensure agency policies and procedures are enforced through employee evaluations, conference requests, time sheets, and reimbursement vouchers.
• Oversee the operations of the employee selection, training, and orientation processes.
• Ensure foster families are working to meet the goal set by the county for child/ren in care.
• Ensure foster families continually meet standards in their home set to assure safety of children in care.
• Maintain effective contact with attorneys, therapists, CASA workers, and/or other providers.
• Maintain current and accurate client records, case files, record notes, and medical records.
• Oversee compliance and audits of files.
• Comply with reporting guidelines established by Bethany Christian Services, DCS, and the court, submitting reports timely.
• Provide services that empower clients and adhere to the organization’s standards of ethical practice.
• Coordinate and facilitate the completion of the treatment plan and maintain contact with all providers.

Skills

Communication

Crisis intervention

Independent work

Confidentiality

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Services, Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bethany Christian Services in Flint, MI seeks a Foster Care Supervisor to lead and train the Foster Care team, support foster parents and children, and coordinate connections to community resources. You will supervise weekly, ensure compliance with policies, and maintain thorough records while engaging with attorneys, therapists, CASA workers, and other providers.

You will foster a collaborative environment, oversee staff development, and ensure safety and well-being of children in care in line