Qualifications:

• A Master's Degree from an accredited or state approved graduate school, as defined in Section 94310 of the Education Code, in social work or social welfare, marriage, family and child counseling, counseling psychology, social psychology or equivalent education and experience as determined by the licensing agency. In addition, the administrator shall have demonstrated ability and leadership through a minimum of three years of experience in the field of child or family services, two years of which have been in an administrative or managerial position.

• A Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral science from an accredited college or university. In addition, the administrator shall have demonstrated ability and leadership through a minimum of five years of experience in the field of child or family services, two years of which have been in an administrative or managerial position.

• Attainment of at least 18 years of age.

Requirements:

1. Documentation of the required education and experience requirements shall be maintained in the personnel file.

2. Employee must undergo a pre-employment physical examination. This examination will be given at the employee expense by a license physician and will include a TB test as requires by Community Care Licensing

3. Employee must submit to a live scan fingerprints process. Each employee must receive clearance from Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Child Abuse Index per Community Care Licensing.

4. Employee must sign a statement acknowledging the child and elder abuse and neglect reporting.

5. Participate in employee orientations and ongoing training.

6. Have a current California Driver License and automobile insurance.

7. Employee must have the ability to use office machines, word processors, computers, etc. to prepare the necessary documentation, reports, etc. regarding the clients being served by The Good Shepherd Foster Family Agency, responsibilities in Penal Code Section 11164 et seq.

8. Employee shall complete a minimum of one-hour training in child and elder abuse recognition, identification, assessing and reporting

Responsibilities and Obligations:

To oversee the operations of the office effectively and efficiently, the Administrator shall fulfill the duties in each of the designated categories:

• Assist the Director while administrating the office.

• Must be committed in demonstrating personal, organizational integrity and character.

• Must be able to apply positive approach to his or her work and interaction with staff and others.

• Provide appropriate and effective direction to staff, encourage innovation, motivate staff to accomplish goals, and build teamwork.

• Designating a staff person to perform the duties of the administrator in his/her absence from the facility who has the following qualifications.

• Training in programs provided by the foster family agency.

• Designation as the authorized person to correct deficiencies that constitute immediate threats to the health and safety of children in the foster family agency resource family homes

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Westlake Village, CA 91361 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Westlake Village, CA 91361: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person