Foster Care Program Director

The Bair Foundation is looking for a FOSTER CARE PROGRAM DIRECTOR in VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA!

The Bair Foundation is a non-profit, social service ministry looking to recruit candidates who have a passion for serving families and children and who exhibit our core values of Caring, Helping, Dedication and Teamwork. If this sounds like you, we look forward to viewing your application!

Benefits:

• Generous Holiday and PTO benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Mileage Reimbursement
• 401K Traditional and ROTH
• Training and Educational Assistance
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Essential Functions:

• Ensure that abuse and neglect concerns are appropriately reported and immediate actions are taken to ensure client safety.
• Ensure client safety through regular supervision of staff, documentation review, and direct observation of service provision.
• Oversee resolution of incidents. This would include the development and monitoring of safety plans and completing documentation that mitigates high risk behaviors.
• Supervise and support staff to assure that services are in accordance with program description.
• Assure the implementation of all applicable state regulations, contract requirements, COA requirements and The Bair Foundation’s policies and procedures for the office.
• Make sure that documentation clearly delineates service provisions and supports the client’s current level of care/medical necessity.
• Supervise the care, planning, and progress of clients along with ensuring the client service plan meets regulatory and The Bair Foundation’s model of care requirements.
• Become proficient with The Bair Foundation’s model of care. Responsible for ensuring all service providers under your direction are also proficient in the model of care and service provision.
• Become certified in the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment (CANS), if applicable.
• Conduct evaluations of staff and make appropriate recommendations to report to State Director.
• Implement progressive discipline plans and/or terminations.
• Develop budgets to assure office is operating without financial loss.
• Maintain relationships with referral agencies regarding current clients.
• Ensure program growth/productivity goals are met and be responsible for all program outcomes.
• Accept referrals and complete intake process, if necessary.
• Provide on-call support; which includes responding to emergency situations after hours.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field. Five years of experience in providing casework services to children and their families. One year as a supervisor of casework services.

OR

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field. Three years of experience in providing casework services to children and their families. One year as a supervisor of casework services.

OR

• Doctorate or Master's degree in social work from an accredited college/university by the Council on Social Work Education. 3 years of experience in providing caseowrk services to children and their families and 1 year as an administrator or supervisor of casework services.
• Doctorate or Master's degree in a field related to Social Work with 4 years casework service experience with children and families, two of which must be providing casework services to children and families in a child-placing agency. One year as an administrator or supervisor of casework services.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have working with children & families?
• How many years of leadership experience do you have?
• This position requires employees to pass background checks as required by state and federal regulations for individuals working with children. Do you have any criminal convictions for non-marijuana possession crimes that may prevent clearance approval? If so, please explain below.
• This role requires transporting our clients and maintaining eligibility under our insurance carrier’s policies. Have you had any driving-related convictions (such as DUI, but excluding marijuana possession) that would prevent you from being covered by our insurance?

Work Location: In person