SUPERVISOR OF FOSTER CARE UNIT

Saint Dominic's Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Dominic's Family Services in New York, NY is seeking a Supervisor of Foster Care Unit to oversee permanency planning for children in care. This role involves compliance with state and federal regulations while managing a team to provide services to families.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW or alternate Master's degree with at least two years of relevant experience. Strong supervisory skills and the ability to communicate clearly are essential. This position aims to ensure effective child welfare practices and team coordination.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in child welfare.
• Two years of supervisory experience required.
• Effective communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with ASFA and ACS regulations.
• Interact and coordinate with program and agency administrations.
• Monitor unit's cases to comply with program goals.

Skills

Child welfare experience

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Education

MSW or alternate Master's degree

CANS certification

Job description

Saint Dominic's Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Supervisor of Foster Care Unit

Job Summary

The Family Foster Care Unit Supervisor oversees the permanency planning for children placed in care, including provision of services to children and families.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Family Foster Care Unit Supervisor is responsible for the unit’s compliance with ASFA and other ACS, state and federal regulations, and their attendance at, and compliance with, all Family Team conferences, ACS conferences, court hearings, etc. He/she interacts and coordinates closely with program and agency administrations, as well as assumes specific functions to reach program goals, such as training, monitoring records, and evaluating staff performance. The unit supervisor must monitor the unit’s cases to comply with program goals and ACS/OCFS regulations and guide casework staff in their ongoing participation in ChildSuccessNYC. Assume on-site administrative responsibility for all aspects of the FFC permanency planning process.

Education & Experience

MSW or alternate Master's required, LMSW preferred; CANS certified; at least two (2) years experience in the field of child welfare required (2) years supervisory experience required.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties for this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate clearly. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Travel unassisted, able to type progress notes.