Description

****Average salary is $55,120.00 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.)****

This position has remote capabilities for those that live in or around the El Dorado area.

Permanency Supervisor

TFI is a leading child welfare agency providing experience, compassion, quality services and care. Our strength as an organization lies in the fact that we do what is best for children and families. TFI continues to create new resources and develop innovative solutions as we work to meet the needs of families of children.

Qualifications:

An advanced degree in social work or comparable human service field and two years’ experience in direct service or case management preferred; OR a bachelor’s degree in social work or comparable human service field and four years’ experience in direct service or case management; and BSRB licensure required. Valid driver’s license and meet agency underwriting standards.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay 
• Flexible Schedule 
• Health Insurance 
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance 
• Company paid Life insurance
• 401(k) Match 
• 20 days of personal leave in first year of employment, 25 days after completion of year one
• 11 paid holidays 
• Longevity bonus 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Flexible Spending Program 
• Referral program 

The Family Initiative, Inc. is the parent company providing services in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. We provide service to these areas through our affiliates: TFI Family Connections in Oklahoma and Texas Family Initiative in Texas. Pathway Family Services is an affiliate in Kansas offering additional services to youth and families. Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions is an affiliate supporting the TFI Family of Companies and other Nonprofits.

The Permanency Supervisor supervises the Permanency staff assigned to the area. Promotes the well-being of children in the Permanency Services Program, participates in staff meetings and training and coordinates with staff from other agencies involved in providing Permanency services. Performs the following duties directly or through subordinates. The position interacts routinely with clients, judges, attorneys, children, school personnel and all other aspects of the community 

• Supervises Permanency staff assigned to the area. Provides administrative expertise as required.
• Ensures the accuracy, content and completeness of child/family case files. 
• Participates in the planning, programming and budgeting of the Permanency Program. 
• Participates in the development of short, intermediate and long-range plans and goals for the Permanency Program. 
• Participates in the development of Permanency Policies and Procedures. 
• Maintains a close working relationship with public and private agencies and stakeholders involved in providing Permanency services/support. 
• Assists in organizing program meetings. Conducts program orientation and on-the-job training of staff assigned to the unit. 
• Provides information to the DFPS on all matters related to the child/family.
• Coordinates Permanency services and requirements with public and private agencies as well as all stakeholders. 
• Coordinates community resources for the benefit of children/families served by the Permanency Program. 
• Facilitates family preparation for Permanency through training, family to family mentoring, family assessment, consultations, home visits, etc. 
• Ensures court reports are completed accurately and filed with the court in a timely manner. Ensures staff are prepared for testimony required. Ensures court orders are followed in service delivery. 
• Provides follow-on support services when permanency is achieved. Provides crisis intervention, when required. 
• Maintains the accuracy and content of case records. 
• Compiles any required statistical data, completes reports and forwards to appropriate agencies. 
• Coordinates with Provider placement agencies and contractors on the delivery of services to children and families. 
• Develops and implements procedures and controls to promote accurate and timely information flow. 
• Refrains from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and/or interferes with the responsibilities of the position 
• Provides regular supervision and professional development of Agency employees 
• Advocates, promotes and practices cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in all day-to-day interactions. 
• Develops, promotes and practices teamwork in all activities. 

If you want to make a difference in a child’s life, join our team today! 

TFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

To apply, please visit www.tfifamily.org/employment