SFFC Program Supervisor

Bethany; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 Jenkintown, PA seeks a Safe Families for Children Program Supervisor to lead staff and volunteers, implement the mission, and ensure compliance with licensing standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field, 5+ years of leadership experience, and strong supervision, recruiting, training, and program administration skills; travel and driving may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field required.
• Minimum five years of experience in a similar leadership role.
• Experience supervising staff and interns; licensure may be required.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to implement Bethany’s mission and Safe Families philosophy.
• Provide supervision and performance reviews for staff per licensing standards.
• Recruit, train, and engage volunteers and staff; report on KPIs.
• Coordinate church engagement and build ministry leadership networks.
• Ensure program policies and procedures are followed.

Skills

Public speaking

Recruiting

Coaching

Program administration

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM software

Job description

Job Category: Social Services - Domestic Programs

Requisition Number: SFFCP001615

• Full-Time

Locations

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PA-Jenkintown
Jenkintown, PA 19046, USA

Description

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.

Working at Bethany means joining a team of dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our Christian mission and these shared values: We’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul. As a Safe Families for Children Program Supervisor, you’ll help carry this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day.

How Your Role Makes a Difference

• Work collaboratively with Bethany’s National Safe Families’ leadership team to implement the mission and philosophy of Bethany and Safe Families;
• Attract and retain quality staff by following the established Human Resource policy and practices;
• Provide regular supervision and performance reviews, according to state licensing regulations and agency standards;
• Participate in staff conferences, policy and practice development meetings, and other relevant meetings, as necessary;
• Effectively track and maintain reports on pertinent program recruiting information, training, and vetting of volunteers, including reviewing all volunteer assessments and approvals;
• Provide supervisory oversight of all hosting and family friend activities, including required documentation of supervision in the Safe Families database;
• Facilitate and participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities (including but not limited to fidelity measures and peer record reviews), as requested and/or initiated by BCS or the Safe Families for Children Alliance;
• Ensure the professional standards of the program are met as defined by the organization and the program expectations;
• Cultivate a highly motivated, innovative, and creative culture that yields new solutions across staff and volunteers, while fostering a “can do” attitude and environment;
• Direct, manage and maintain an effective model for recruiting, training, approving, and engaging volunteers, while also reporting progress against key performance indicators;
• Provide weekly supervision with staff, volunteers, and interns, and document this supervision as required by Bethany and according to the Safe Families fidelity measures;
• Attract, recruit, and develop a volunteer leadership team that assists with leading the Safe Families program within the respective Bethany branch;
• Oversee church engagement by growing a network of faith communities and building ministry leaders and leadership teams who will recruit and support volunteers;
• Maintain strong communication with Safe Families church team leaders in order to assist with resource direction for volunteers and encourage post-hosting connections between family and volunteers;
• Ensure all volunteers and staff are following the applicable policies and procedures in accordance to the program guidelines, agency expectations, and their job responsibilities;
• Effectively utilize print, web, and video resources to raise awareness of Safe Families for but not limited to the purposes of volunteer recruitment and the promotion of services;
• Assist in addressing difficulties with volunteers or Safe Families partners as they may arise;
• Network and foster good relationships with other agencies and their staff, while promoting the Safe Families service to potential referrers within targeted communities to create a referral base and resource network;
• Participate in fundraising activities and events that promote the Safe Families for Children movement;
• Serve as a champion for the compassionate ethos of Safe Families, and show kindness and hospitality to those in need;
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department;
• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What Will Make You Successful

• Bachelor’s level degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Development, or related field of study from an accredited college with at least five (5) years of experience in a similar role;
• Master’s level degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Development, or related field of study from an accredited college, preferred;
• At least one (1) year of prior experience managing others;
• May require professional licensure in the respective state, if supervising Safe Families staff or interns;
• Demonstrated experience with public speaking, public relations, networking, recruiting, training, coaching, and program administration;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Ability to utilize social media to recruit volunteers and promote Safe Families;
• Demonstrated ability with working autonomously and taking initiative; Reliable with time sensitive deadlines and tasks;
• Exercise a high level of confidentiality;
• Work well under pressure and adaptable to change;
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

We Invest in You

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursueexcellence, and are in it for the long haul
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
• Generoustimeoff(11paidholidays,PTOYourWay,paidparentalleave,separatesickandpaidabsencebanks)
• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program

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