What are the responsibilities and job description for the ILP Foster Care Supervisor position at Holy Cross Services Inc?
Position Overview
Coordinates day-to-day activities and functions of the foster care programming. Plans and coordinates team meetings along with the Program Manager. Maintains records and statistics to ensure compliance with key performance indicators, MDHHS policy and licensing requirements. Processes referrals and maintains communication and coordination with referring agencies. May be required to carry a reduced case load. On-going supervision and training of foster care workers as it relates to the function of their job. May be required to be involved with work groups for professional development. Will be required to be on-call and maintain a flexible working schedule.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure foster care program service delivery is in accordance with contractual terms, licensing rules, CARF standards and agency policies and procedures.
- Maintain awareness of current trends at both the state and county level as well as state licensing regulations by attending private agency foster care and federation meetings. May be required to attend collaboration meetings and participate in work groups as deemed appropriate.
- Will provide regularly scheduled supervision of staff to review progress of assigned caseload, compliance with key performance indicators, program processes, MDHHS policy and court expectations. Will provide hands-on training as needed.
- Ensures accurate, professional, and timely completion of all required reports, service plans, social work contacts and other paperwork as required by program processes and governing bodies.
- Participates in the hiring process of new staff, completes performance reviews and performance improvement plans as deemed necessary.
- Act as the point person for referrals and placements of new clients. Will keep referral logs and coordinate placements as needed.
- Assist in planning for and facilitating team meetings.
- Maintains a flexible work schedule and be available during non-traditional working hours for supervisory on-call purposes.
- Will assist the program manager and director in developing program processes.
- Work in collaboration with other program staff to ensure effective coordination of services between foster care and licensing units.
- May be required to carry a reduced case load and will be required to travel.
- Will be required to attend family team meetings, team decision making meetings, court hearings and home visits as deemed necessary.
- Implements Mi-TEAM practices in daily activities including teaming, engagement, assessment, and mentoring.
- Will practice and support the use of Mi-Team principles in daily interactions with staff, services providers, and families.
- May be required to work shifts (only for supervision of the Independent Living Plus program)
- Will assist in creating staffing schedules, approve time off and authorization of payroll.
- Will be required to attend and pass the state required supervisory training within 90 days of hire.
- Will be provided with training opportunities to encourage development and support of professional growth.
- Responsible for teaching, modeling, practicing, and supporting the agency’s treatment philosophy.
- Performs other duties related to the essential duties of the position and within the individual’s capabilities as assigned by one’s supervisor.
Education and/or
Experience:
- A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a human behavioral science or in another major where 25% of the course credits earned toward the degree are in human behavioral sciences and 3 years of experience as a social service worker in an agency, or a child caring institution, or in an agency in a child welfare function.
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A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a human behavioral science, or in another major where 25% of the course credits earned toward the degree are in human behavioral sciences, and 4 years of experience as a social service worker, 2 years of which are in an agency or in a child caring institution, or in an agency in a child welfare function.
- Accepted fields of study: Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Sciences; Education; Community Development; Law Enforcement; Forensic Psychology; Gerontology; Special Education; Education of the emotionally disturbed; Education of the Gifted; Behavioral Science; Community Services; Counseling (Psychology); Criminal Justice (Administration); Early Childhood Studies; Family Ecology; Family Life Education (Spring Arbor University); Family Studies; Family land/or Child Development; Guidance/School Counseling; Human Development and Family Studies (Michigan State University); Human Services; Psychology; Social Work; Sociology.
Certification:
Must show completion of Child Welfare Pre-Service Institute training
Licenses Needed:
Valid driver’s license
Special Skills:
Must be organized, have good written and communication skills. Able to work collaboratively with children, families, collaborating agencies, community professionals and other HCS team members. Effectively manage significant amount of documentation, be a self-starter and capable of performing duties with minimal supervision. Ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize duties and responsibilities. Able to solve problems and respond to crisis situations.