Foster Care Team Leader: Supervision & Case Leadership

Necco; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Necco is seeking a Foster Care Team Leader/Supervisor to oversee case management services, provide supervision to Case Managers, and maintain a client caseload. The role supports program development, treatment planning, and quality assurance across in-home and community settings.

The ideal candidate has a background in human services, strong communication, and leadership skills, and is prepared to mentor staff while ensuring compliance with program standards and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in human services (GA included)
• Master’s degree with 1 year paid experience or DCS waiver
• Three years experience with children/families with emotional or behavioral disabilities
• Excellent Computer Skills
• Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills
• Excellent Organizational Skills and Self Motivated
• Successful Completion of all required criminal background checks
• Valid Driver’s License and Auto Insurance (100/300/100)

Responsibilities

• Oversee the case coordination of program services under supervision of the Program Director or designated treatment staff
• Oversee the development of the ISP
• Collaborate with case manager in the development and planning of treatment program matters, including visitation, health, education, safety and permanency goals
• Participate in monthly case consultation with the case manager to review status of each service recipient
• Transfer caseload to newly hired case managers and mentor/support them through the transitional period
• Oversee the placement and home assignment process as it applies to new staff
• Maintain an abbreviated caseload and comply with the duties required under the Case Manager job description
• Deliver services to clients across multiple environments, including in-home and community-based settings, and transport clients as needed and travel between locations as essential functions of the position
• Supervise the thorough completion of intakes and all necessary assessments
• Complete individual performance scorecards and provide clear expectations to those he or she supervises
• Assign mentors to those he or she supervises
• Assist and recommend to case manager client support services
• Assist the Program and Treatment Directors in ongoing review of cases to ensure that client records meet quality standards
• Ensure therapeutic services are provided as needed through coordination with the Treatment Director
• Practice ruthless pragmatism
• Engage in peer to peer feedback
• Know and live the Necco Corporate Culture Principles
• Embody the three essential virtues of humble, hungry and smart
• Drive your Individual Performance Scorecard
• Adhere to and contribute to the Necco meeting structure

Skills

Written and oral communication

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Master’s degree with 1 year paid experience or DCS waiver

Job description

Necco is seeking a Foster Care Team Leader/Supervisor to oversee case management services, provide supervision to Case Managers, and maintain a client caseload. The role supports program development, treatment planning, and quality assurance across in-home and community settings.

The ideal candidate has a background in human services, strong communication, and leadership skills, and is prepared to mentor staff while ensuring compliance with program standards and safety policies.