What are the responsibilities and job description for the State Director position at The Bair Foundation?
The Bair Foundation is currently seeking candidates for a State Director to oversee the Richmond, Lynchburg, and Virginia Beach offices. This position can be based out of any Virginia office.
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.
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.
- Ensure the programs are in compliance with contracts, licensing regulations, Council on Accreditation (COA) and The Bair Foundation’s policies and procedures.
- Responsible for the quality of care to ensure program outcomes are met.
- Supervise Regional Directors and/or local directors depending on the state structure.
- Review corrective action plans regarding clients and staff performance and, if necessary, ensures that progressive disciplinary action is carried out.
- Adhere to county and/or state contract requirements.
- Oversee budgeted program growth goals are met.
- Assist with the preparation of annual budgets for offices supervised.
- Keep up to date on state and legislative activities to ensure The Bair Foundation is on the cutting edge of policy changes affecting programs provided to children and families.
- Implement training and oversee staff’s understanding and adherence to the Compliance Policy. May be appointed the compliance officer for the state.
- Ensure program improvement plans are developed and implemented to meet outcomes.
- Provide back-up on-call consultation for all offices assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Doctorate or Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university by the Council on Social Work Education
- Three years of experience providing casework services to children and families
- 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
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- 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? 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?
- How many years of supervisory experience do you have?
Experience:
- foster care: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person