Trauma-Informed Foster Care Program Lead

BrightSpring Health Services; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services (StepStone Family & Youth Services) seeks a Foster Care Program Manager in Raleigh, NC to oversee the operation of the community-based program and its clinical and operational components.

The role includes hiring, training, supervising staff, and ensuring trauma-informed, evidence-based services for youth and families, with collaboration across agencies and providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree accredited college or university, plus a minimum of two years of full-time employment experience providing direct casework services to children and families that includes providing services to families that need assistance in the protection and care of their children
• Administrative and clinical skills and be capable of working effectively with children, adults, staff, parents, referral sources, and the community
• Capable of selecting qualified personnel, delegating responsibility, giving support and recognition, and commanding respect and confidence
• Ability to understand the special needs of children and families involved with the child welfare and/or juvenile justice system
• Innovative and flexible enough to cope with interruptions, demands, and changing circumstances
• Positive, effective, productive, as well as cooperative between staff, families, referral sources, and the community

Responsibilities

• Works with the Executive Director in developing effective treatment interventions for children and families involved with the child welfare and/or juvenile justice systems
• Evaluates treatment programs and makes recommendations to the Executive Director
• Develops and administers standards and procedures for all treatment staff
• Assists in the recruitment and hiring of qualified treatment staff and oversees training, supervision, promotion, and discipline
• Oversees training promotion and discipline of treatment staff and provides ongoing supervision
• Keeps the Executive Director and client agencies informed of agency's programs and policies
• Maintains a caseload and provide quality service to clients
• Represents and interprets the agency's programs and policies to the public custodial agencies, the courts, and the community
• Maintains good working relationships with local, state, and national agencies, including schools, courts, welfare departments, probation departments, and other social service agencies

Skills

Admin & clinical skills

Staff management

Stakeholder communication

Child welfare knowledge

Flexible/adaptable

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

BrightSpring Health Services (StepStone Family & Youth Services) seeks a Foster Care Program Manager in Raleigh, NC to oversee the operation of the community-based program and its clinical and operational components.

The role includes hiring, training, supervising staff, and ensuring trauma-informed, evidence-based services for youth and families, with collaboration across agencies and providers.