Lead, Independent Living Services – Child Welfare

Kids Central, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids Central, Inc. is seeking a Supervisor of Independent Living to provide direct supervision of IL coordinators and navigators and ensure services meet best practices, standards, and state laws. This role supports counselors in aligning with individual service plans and oversees training and program development.

You will work to connect youth with community resources, participate in accreditation peer reviews, and lead or join committees addressing the independent living program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work and/or related field required with a minimum of three years' experience in social services
• Master's in social work (MSW) and/or related field preferred
• Child Protective Professional Certification required
• Background clearance screening letter
• Valid Florida driver's license and insurable by agency’s current insurance carrier
• Company provided smartphone with data plan for business communications during and outside business hours

Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision and leadership to the Independent Living Administrative Assistant, Independent Living Navigator, and Independent Living Coordinators.
• One-on-One supervision with Kids Central Job Coach in preparation for Certification.
• Monitors and evaluates performance of the Independent Living Coordinators and Navigator.
• Assists the Director to coordinate the implementation of new services or modification of existing services.
• Conducts supervisory reviews and documents review in the Florida Safe Family Network System.
• Assists IL Coordinators with counseling IL clients per their ISP and program expectations.
• Conducts case reviews to ensure youth’s compliance with transition/intervention plans and community resource connections.
• Serves as a member on the internal Council on Accreditation Peer Review team.
• Leads or participates on committees relating to the independent living program.
• Communicates with partner agencies to ensure expectations are met per regulations and accreditation standards.
• Ensures IL Coordinators under supervision are trained (pre-service and in-service).
• Maintains professional education to provide best practice for clients served.
• Represents the Agency to the community and supports marketing and program promotion.
• Occasional presentations to groups and participation in community committees.
• Updates IL policies as needed and facilitates Youth Advisory Council meetings after hours.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work/related field

MSW or related field preferred

Job description

Kids Central, Inc. is seeking a Supervisor of Independent Living to provide direct supervision of IL coordinators and navigators and ensure services meet best practices, standards, and state laws. This role supports counselors in aligning with individual service plans and oversees training and program development.

You will work to connect youth with community resources, participate in accreditation peer reviews, and lead or join committees addressing the independent living program.