Foster Care Supervisor (23509)
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Job Location:
Binghamton, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 62400 - 68640
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As a Program Coordinator you will oversee the administrative and programmatic oversight of a Foster Care team. You will oversee staff the foster families associated with the office and maintain agency resource relationships within the counties the foster care program supports. You will report to the Director of Foster Care and will work onsite.
Responsibilities:
- 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 masters degree in Social Work Mental Health Counseling or related field.
- 1 year of supervisory experience
- At least three to four years of case management experience
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
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Nursing Home Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- Caregiving
- Vital Signs Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Rota Management
- Mentoring
- Leadership Skill
