Director of Foster Care

Job Summary

HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS) is seeking a trauma informed Division Director for the Enhanced Family Foster Care (EFFC) program located in Queens. The Division Director is expected to provide oversight to over 80 Children & Youth delivering services that aligns with HSVS and funders expectation. The Division Director supervises an intimate multi-disciplinary team within the division consisting of, Supervisors, Parent Advocates, Floating Case Planner & Administrative Staff. The Foster Care Division Director reports to the Associate Vice President of Foster Care.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop & implement strategies to maintain compliance with quality outcomes for Progress Motes, Family Assessment Service Plans, Preparing Youth for Adulthood, Permanency Hearing Reports, Incident reporting, and Family Team Conferences, etc.
• Conduct random systems review to assess for child safety, risk, and ensure that documentation is consistent with agency and stakeholders standards (OCFS & ACS).
• Work collaboratively with the leadership and the Data and Accountability (DAA) team to improve the administrative functions necessary to increase the PAMS/Score outcomes in the areas of safety, permanency, and wellbeing.
• Cultivate and maintain positive professional relationships with all community stakeholders, facilitating regular communication with stakeholders and advising feedback to improve processes/services.
• Participate in agency-wide training, and internal/external meetings with stakeholders.
• Actively manage weekly census and assignment of new cases.
• Review incident reports and manage time sensitive incidents through appropriate communication channels.
• Provide scheduled weekly supervision to direct reports to ensure all deliverables are being met.
• Evaluates staff performance, accurately assessing strengths and professional development areas.
• Ensure staff receives required hours of professional development training annually. Conduct ongoing assessment of training needs and modify as needed.
• Hire, Train and retain staff to for the positions required within the Division.  In the absence of a supervisor, provide coverage support.
• Monitor site operations including but not limited to the distribution & reconciliation of metro cards, petty cash, and transportation needs.
• Participate in the 24hr on call rotation schedule
   

Qualifications

• A Master's Degree in Social Work or a related Human Services field is required.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in child welfare, preferably in foster care. At least two (2) years of supervisory/managerial experience.
• Integrity, driven, and willingness to work with children, youth, families, foster families, and team-oriented setting.
• Ability to travel within all 5 NYC boroughs and willingness to travel outside of the five boroughs (Long Island).
• Willingness and demonstrated capacity to teach, train, and effectively manage/lead a team.
• Ability to manage deadlines and handling crisis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook/Office, and preferably knowledge with Connections, CARA, and Safe Measures
• Preferable familiarity with OCFS/ ACS regulations, & Family Court. 
• Excellent strategic/critical thinking skills, leadership skills, and written/verbal communication skills, with keen attention to detail 

Benefits 
What we offer once YOU join our growing family:
At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect: 

• Paid time off (holidays, vacation in accordance with school calendar, sick and personal) 
• Professional development opportunities 
• Team environment 
• Medical and dental benefits 
• Employer-paid life insurance 
• Optional insurance (life, disability, etc.) 
• 403(B) retirement plans 
• Flexible spending account (dependent care, medical, parking, and transit) 
• Employee assistance program 

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org. 

About HeartShare
Who WE ARE:
For over one hundred years, HeartShare has dedicated itself to improving the lives of people needing special services and support. The HeartShare team, now 2,100 employees and growing, helps individuals develop to their fullest potential and lead meaningful and enriched lives.
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