Foster Care Program Director

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