Description

JOB SUMMARY

Hancock County Job and Family Services provides our clients with help for today and hope for tomorrow. The Foster Care and Adoption Supervisor plays a vital role in finding stability for children in the permanent custody of the agency. The Foster Care and Adoption Supervisor partners with community agencies to find permanency for children, which may be adoption, kinship placement, the development of independent living skills, a planned permanent living arrangement etc. The Foster Care and Adoption Supervisor understands that permanency for children positively impacts their overall well-being. The Foster Care and Adoption Supervisor oversees the Foster Care Recruitment and Licensing program and understands the impact of having children placed in local homes.

BENEFITS

• 12 Paid Holidays
• Immediate Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
• Access to County Vehicles for Work Purposes
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Retirement Plan with Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
• Discounts at Select Local Businesses
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hybrid Schedule may be Available Upon Successful Completion of Probation

JOB DUTIES

• Directly Supervises Child Welfare Caseworkers, Primarily Focusing on Permanency, Kinship, Foster Licensing, and Adoption
• Directly Supervises Legal Secretary
• Directly Supervises Student Workers
• Conduct Case Staffing on a Regular Basis with Caseworkers
• Make Case Related Decisions to Protect Children and Preserve Families When Possible
• Assigns and Monitors Workloads of Caseworkers
• Monitors Foster Licensing Activities to Ensure Compliance and a Pool of Foster/Adoptive Families Licensed by the Agency
• Establishes Recruitment Strategies to Increase the Foster/Adoptive Homes Licensed by the Agency
• Assists Kinship Worker to Research Resources that may Benefit Kinship Families
• Establishes Permanency Goals for Children with Caseworkers and Assures Goals are Met
• Ensures Compliance with All Federal, State, and Local Regulations
• Complies with State Monitoring and Corrective Actions
• Counsel and Train Staff
• Reviews and Completes All Approvals in SACWIS Timely
• Establishes Positive Relationship with the Courts, Law Enforcement, and Community Stakeholders
• Provides Expert Testimony at Court as Needed
• Assist in Development and Implementation of Policies Impacting Unit Operations
• Assist in Selection Process for New Employees
• Completes Staff Evaluations
• Approves Leave Requests, Timesheets, and Monitors Staff Absences
• Makes Recommendations and Follows Through on Disciplinary Actions as Needed
• Provide Data as Requested
• Coordinate Services with Community Agencies to Develop Resources
• Conduct Trainings for Schools and Other Agencies as Needed
• Serve as On-Call Supervisor for 7 Day Intervals on Rotating Basis (Additional Pay Provided)

WAGE

• Starting at $25.19/hour

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years experience as a Social Service Worker 2
• OR completion of undergraduate major core coursework or two years of technical training in behavioral science, social science, early childhood education, or related field. Also requires two years experience as a Social Service Worker 2
• OR two courses in adult psychology, one of which must be in the area of gerontology, or twelve months experience. Two courses or twelve months experience in child psychology, two courses or twelve months experience in social welfare or other sociology related topic, two courses or twelve months experience in counseling, one course or six months experience in domestic violence, and one course or six months experience in courtroom procedures. Also required two years experience as a Social Service Worker 2.
• OR education, training and/or experience in an amount equal to the Minimum Qualifications stated above.
• Must Have a Valid Ohio Driver’s License
• Must Remain Insurable Under County Insurance

Location

7814 County Road 140, Findlay, OH 45840

HOW TO APPLY

• Submit a resume by mail, in person, or by email. Emails can be addressed to Chelsea Wentling at chelsea.wentling@jfs.ohio.gov.

Mail: Hancock County Job and Family Services

Attn: Chelsea Wentling

P.O. Box 270

Findlay, OH 45839

In Person: 7814 CR 140

Findlay, OH 45840

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability or age.