The Foster Care Program Director is responsible for developing and managing programs, supervising staff, and overseeing budget and finances for the agency's Foster Care Programs. The position requires a Master's degree in social work or equivalent, experience in child welfare administration, and skills in personnel management, crisis management, and problem solving.
Requirements
- Acquires, maintains, teaches and demonstrates knowledge of Prevention of Sexual Abuse (PSA) and Sexual Harassment standards at care provider facilities, evidence-based practices, and trauma-informed care and maintains a professional environment that is consistent with Title 22, licensing regulations, and established agency policies.
- Plan, assign, and direct the activities of the assigned department's programs and projects; develop work plans, allocate resources and develop schedules to accomplish program goals; forecasts personnel and funding requirements; develop new programs/projects to respond to community needs.
- Conduct Pre-Service and on-going trainings to Resource Families as indicated.
- Develop and implement program policies, procedures, and guidelines, within the department and legal standards; review, interpret and clarify relevant statutes, regulations and department policies.
- Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness in meeting established objectives; develop quality assurance standards and implement review process; respond to client complaints and appeals of decisions made by subordinates.
- Responsible for or participates in preparing and updating budgets and grant proposals; manage budget/grant funds and authorize/review contract payments and program expenditures; develop proposals for additional funding and personnel; gather and compile data and prepare reports.
- Be available for staff supervisory 24-hour on-call consultation and direction.
- Direct weekly supervision with assigned staff and all persons associated with assigned Home Study/ Post-Release Services cases.
- Oversee client records including internal client file audits and file preparation for external audits.
- Oversee assessment of UAC and potential sponsor/family needs and work with VP in planning and implementation of clinical and program needs.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement