Foster Care Supervisor (22831)

Northern Rivers Family Of Services

Job Location:

Schenectady, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 62400 - 68640

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Northern Rivers strives to provide all theresources neededforour communities and the families we serve to achieve success as family concert with our mission of protecting children preservingfamiliesand strengthening communitiesourprograms such astheFosterCare programworkto give the children in our care the structure and families they need. Wepresently have an opening for a Foster Care Supervisor for our Foster Care program. As a Foster Care Supervisor you will oversee the administrative and programmatic oversight of the Foster Care positionoversees programstaffalong withthe foster familiesand childrenwithin the impact is valued over years of experience. Child welfare experience is encouraged. Informal leadership experiencesuch as mentoring initiative leadership or project coordinationwill be will report to the Director of Foster Care andwill workonsite.

Supervise multistage foster care treatment team in areas of intake and ongoing treatment planning for foster youth and foster families.
Ensure the diligent efforts made to reach permanency of foster children in placement.
Coordinate the work of a diverse team comprised of permanency care managers clinical and nursing departments to fulfill these goals of permanency safety and wellbeing for our children in care.
Provide regular supervision and complete performance evaluations of program staff as such as Permanency Care Managers Family Support Workers and Administrative Assistants in program.
Work with the Local Department of Social Services to fulfill contracted services.
Develop relationships with outside agencies for resources to program.
Ensure case records are maintained to the standards of NY OCFS regulations COA standards and agency standards.
Help assess and select prospective foster parents.
Help in assessing the strengths and needs of certified foster parents to ensure their success of foster youth.
Collaborate with Northern Rivers service departments including finance and human resources.
Participate in departmental meetings.
Participate in supervisory rotation of on call to support staff who respond to after hour emergencies.

Requirements and Education:

Requires a bachelors degree Masters Social Work Mental Health Counseling or related field preferred
At least three to four years of child welfare

Benefits

Health care package: medical dental and vision
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Holiday Pay
401 (K) plan
Life Insurance
Loan repayment assistance
Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

Required Experience:

Manager

DescriptionNorthern Rivers strives to provide all theresources neededforour communities and the families we serve to achieve success as family concert with our mission of protecting children preservingfamiliesand strengthening communitiesourprograms such astheFosterCare programworkto give the child...

Description

Supervise multistage foster care treatment team in areas of intake and ongoing treatment planning for foster youth and foster families.
Ensure the diligent efforts made to reach permanency of foster children in placement.
Coordinate the work of a diverse team comprised of permanency care managers clinical and nursing departments to fulfill these goals of permanency safety and wellbeing for our children in care.
Provide regular supervision and complete performance evaluations of program staff as such as Permanency Care Managers Family Support Workers and Administrative Assistants in program.
Work with the Local Department of Social Services to fulfill contracted services.
Develop relationships with outside agencies for resources to program.
Ensure case records are maintained to the standards of NY OCFS regulations COA standards and agency standards.
Help assess and select prospective foster parents.
Help in assessing the strengths and needs of certified foster parents to ensure their success of foster youth.
Collaborate with Northern Rivers service departments including finance and human resources.
Participate in departmental meetings.
Participate in supervisory rotation of on call to support staff who respond to after hour emergencies.