Permanency Supervisor

Description

****Average salary is $67,932.80 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.) ****

Do you enjoy working with children and families? Then TFI Family Services has the job for you!

Position Overview: As a Permanency Supervisor, you will supervise the Permanency staff assigned to the area. Promotes the well-being of children in the Permanency Services Program, participates in staff meetings and trainings 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 it to appropriate agencies.   
• Coordinates with Provider placement agencies and contractors on the delivery of services to children and families. 
• Will be required to drive personal or agency vehicle while transporting children or conducting agency business. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must meet agency underwriting standards while driving agency vehicles and/or transporting clients. 
• 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. 

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited four-year college or university with 4 years full time child placing experience as a worker or above in a private or state agency.  

Salary : $67,932