Wolverine Human Services is Hiring an Executive Director of Foster Care and Licensing Services Near Taylor, MI
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree required in related field.
Five years of experience working in an organization similar to Wolverine Human Services, foster care and licensing for child welfare and five years of experience supervising and managing a coordinated community-based services team
Extensive experience in developing and managing client-based community-based programs.
Deep understanding of all licenses, contracts, policies, and laws that pertain to foster care and adoption programs.
Developing, aligning, and implementing policy to meet federal, state, and local standards; including but not limited to contractor, licensure, and accreditor requirements.
Ability to demonstrate a deep understanding of project management skills; preferred certifications in project management and/or change management.
Ability to demonstrate leadership skills, including effectively managing multiple programs.
Ability to demonstrate organizational skills including assessing priorities, multi-tasking, meeting deadlines, and ensuring compliance.
Proven ability to recognize and implement opportunities for improvement that drive client outcomes and staff success.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must maintain, meet, or exceed all performance standards as identified by contract, licensing, COA, and Wolverine Human Services.
Direct supervision of Foster Care and licensing leadership
Indirect supervision of all Foster Care and licensing staff.
Define and implement exceptional and leading-edge client care strategies that meet and, if appropriate, exceed license and program requirements
Represent WHS and influence emerging policy while serving on external committees and boards.
Provide leadership direction, support, and the resources required to hold direct reports and their teams accountable to provide the best possible client services.
Provide strategic recommendations to the Board of Directors, CEO, and members of the executive management team.
Establish and ensure that the administrative and CBP policies and procedures of the Agency are implemented and take appropriate action to correct discrepancies.
Ensure CBP decisions are based on sound financial analysis and are consistent with future growth and sustainability of the Agency.
Challenge the status quo to produce new or better methods, processes, or policies that add value to the Agency.
Be informed of appropriate advancements and opportunities necessary to maintain WHS’s mission.
Attend Executive Board meetings and other relevant meetings with community partners.
Function as mandated reporter as required by the Michigan Child Protection Law