Foster Care Program Manager Phoenix, AZ (Phoenix Foster Care)

General Summary: The Foster Care Program Manager oversees the clinical programming of the program: training treatment services foster family support ensuring that children in care receive safe stable and nurturing environments. This role involves staff supervision and collaboration with various stakeholders to promote the well-being of children and families within the foster care RESPONSIBILITIES:Clinical OversightSupports the organizations mission goals and management decisions; promotes an empirical behavioral model in program services. Assists in directing daily operations of foster and kinship care programs within the assigned geographic with State Foster Care Leadership staff in developing and implementing foster care clinical and training policies ensuring efficiency and with VP of Specialty Services and other Foster Care Staff to assess training with VP of Specialty Services and other Foster Care Staff in developing and maintaining staff training modules and training and direction to Program Coordinators and/or Foster Parents on behavioral and other treatment services. Supports designated Foster Care and Kinship Supervisors. Provides clinical and administrative support to staff providing and/or assisting with required clinical supervision. Review and approve all Therapeutic Foster Care Treatment with VP of Clinical Operations Specialty Programs Training Department and HR to ensure staff orientation and training is implemented in accordance with state and organizational in the hiring developing retaining evaluating disciplining and discharging of program staff. Supports on-call AssuranceWorks with the QM team on quality improvement initiatives quality metrics data validation monitoring of safety and welfare of children in foster care homes. Manages complaints including resolution and follow up in collaboration with Intermountain Centers leadership team. Engages with foster parents as and Community EngagementDevelop and maintain professional relationships with families and staff and act as a liaison to external stakeholders. Participates in Management team meetings conferences and other agency-related activities as necessary. OtherMaintains an approved schedule and acceptable level of attendance. This position requires full-time onsite requirements. Perform other duties as assigned or necessary as they relate to the general nature of the position. Performs designated staff evaluations and/or :Minimum Education Required: Masters degree in a field related to Behavioral Health or Child Experience Required: Two years of management experience required. Overall experience of four years in the field of Behavioral Health or Child :Minimum 18 years of AZ DPS Level I fingerprint clearance card (must maintain valid card throughout employment)CPR First Aid AED certification if required (must maintain throughout employment).Current valid Drivers License and 39-month Motor Vehicle Report and proof of vehicle registration liability insurance to meet insurance requirementsInitial current negative TB test result if required (Employer provides).Must pass a pre-employment and annual drug about this position Contact us