What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster Care Licensing Supervisor position at Bethany Christian Services?
This role provides oversight for our Muskegon, MI and Holland, MI branches and requires regular travel between both locations.
Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.
As a Foster Care Licensing Supervisor, you’ll be part of a foster parent’s Bethany team, supporting them and the child in their care. You’ll train, equip, and help connect foster parents to community resources to meet the child’s needs.
How Your Role Makes a Difference
Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.
As a Foster Care Licensing Supervisor, you’ll be part of a foster parent’s Bethany team, supporting them and the child in their care. You’ll train, equip, and help connect foster parents to community resources to meet the child’s needs.
How Your Role Makes a Difference
- Manage, develop, and train the licensing team, while providing weekly supervision;
- Build a cohesive team and maintain positive employee morale;
- Ensure agency policies and procedures are enforced through employee evaluations, conference request, time sheets, and reimbursement vouchers;
- Develop, update, and maintain the program operating manuals;
- Stay abreast of current trends and theories to recommend the appropriate changes to agency policy and practices, as needed;
- Develop, enhance, and maintain positive relationships with referral sources, state and federal agencies, volunteer and community agencies, and other external entities;
- Attend project teams and meetings that will enhance the provision of services to children;
- Oversee the operations of the employee selection, training, and orientation processes;
- Manage the intake and referral process within the program;
- Manage the employee vacation schedules to ensure adequate coverage and availability for services;
- Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to Foster Care, Licensing, and State Adoption;
- Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department;
- May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
- Complete other duties as assigned.
- Master’s degree in Human Services, Social Work or related field of study from an accredited college with two (2) years of experience in a child welfare agency, a child caring institution, or in an agency performing a child welfare function or Bachelor's degree with three (3) years of experience;
- At least one (1) year of supervisory experience;
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred;
- Provide excellent clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills;
- Obtain and maintain the appropriate professional licensure and registration;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Must exhibit an ability to apply the principles of logic and critical thinking with problem solving;
- Must be reliable with time sensitive deadlines and tasks;
- Exercise a high level of confidentiality;
- Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
- Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
- Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage;
- Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
- Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.
- Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul
- Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
- Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)
- Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
- Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program
- Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance