FOSTER CARE SUPERVISOR

The Foster Care Supervisor is responsible for providing supervision to a limited number of Foster Care Case Managers/Lead Clinical Specialist (LCS) and in the absence of the Regional Team Manager provides guidance to all program staff. Additionally, the foster care supervisor may provide case management as determined by the Regional Manager.

Essential Functions (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

1. Recruit, hire, train, evaluate and supervise Lead Clinical Staff (LCS)/Case Managers.
2.  Support and ensure the use of the Collaborative Problem Solving Model and any other evidenced based interventions and/or practices deemed necessary.
3.  Complete 90 day and annual evaluations on staff; including supervisions as specified per program standards.
4. Perform monthly supervision with each LCS/Case Manager.
5. Assist LCS/Case Managers with the re-licensure process for current treatment families.
6. Participate in program and regional internal foster care file audits.
7. Assist with regional data collection and program outcomes.
8. Serve as the lead in referral screening and placement matching process.
9. Provide case management services to children in foster care, as needed and determined by the Regional Manager/Executive Director.
10. Serve as a liaison between treatment parents and the DSS child caseworkers in coordinating services and relaying information as it relates to each case. 
11. Assist treatment parents in locating community resources (i.e., day care, school assignments, summer camps, respite.)
12. Participate in the selection and presentation of trainings that will be offered to treatment parents on a regular basis.
13. Other duties as assigned by Regional Manager.

Education: Master’s degree in a human service related field and active LISW or LPC; preferred.  BSW or Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of experience, at least two of which must be in child welfare; plus two years of supervisory experience.

Experience:  See above.

Specific skills/abilities:  Must have specific knowledge of child welfare systems. Must have skills in group and team facilitation, completing assessments and writing behavioral treatment plans. Must be self-motivated, have good time management skills and have the ability to work independently. 

Specialized knowledge, licenses, etc:  Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation. Must have knowledge of family systems, childhood developmental and attachment theory, psychopathology, behavior management, psychotropic medications.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:.

1. Position may be home based (Pee Dee region of the state).
2. Ambulatory in all locations, ability to navigate steps.
3. Ability to bend, stoop, and reach overhead.
4. Minimum lift and carry requirement of 25 pounds.
5. Exposure to extreme behaviors.
6. Must be flexible and be able to work irregular hours.

Must be available for on call hours