ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in the implementation of procedures and protocol for efficient program functioning and utilization.
• Ensures that assigned shift follows agency guidelines and policies, monitors staff and records to ensure compliance.
• Responsible for assigned personnel activities within this program, including, but not limited to:
• Interview and selection of employees
• Evaluation of employee performance
• Provides supervision as assigned
• Attends and participates in agency related meetings and trainings as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supervises and evaluates Specialists.
• Meets regularly with Supervisor for individual supervision.
• Participates in staff meetings, committees and trainings as appropriate.
• Participates in continuing education and training especially related to the field of foster care and adoption.
• Meets regularly for supervisor staffings.
• Models Center's expectation for sensitivity and competency relating to diversity and cultural awareness.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.