Foster Care Supervisor

MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the life of a child with Methodist Home for Children! Our primary goal in foster care is to help young people make the transition into permanent homes. Whenever possible, we help young people reunite with their birth families. When this is not possible, we help these young people find permanent homes with families who wish to adopt. The children we care for range in age from newborn to 18 years. We provide our foster parents with 30 hours of training and lots of support as they prepare to become licensed.

WE'RE HIRING: Foster Care Supervisor
LOCATION/SERVICE AREA: Greenville, NC (Pitt and surrounding counties)

Pay is $45,000 plus, based on education and experience.

Our Foster Care Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and consultation of assigned Foster Care Specialists. This position is located in Greenville, NC and will work with youth and families in and around Pitt County, NC.

DUTIES:

• Oversee the tasks and administration of Foster Care/Therapeutic Foster Care with regard to day-to-day operations, and direct supervision of assigned Foster Care Specialists.
• Oversee of the monitoring of comprehensive treatment plans and ensuring quality care of youth being served in Foster Care and Therapeutic Foster Care Services.
• Demonstrate familiarity and competence in Foster Care and Therapeutic Foster Care Services and licensing laws and policies of North Carolina.
• Participate in training and licensure activities.
• Conduct appropriate support, supervision, and consultation of assigned staff with appropriate frequency, regularity, and documentation associated with such activities.
• Provide supervisory availability to assigned staff, back up consultation to foster and therapeutic foster homes and youths being served, as well as emergency assistance 24 hours per day.
• Serve as a liaison to DSS, DMH and other community agencies regarding any treatment planning issues and needs of and services to youth being served in Foster Care and Therapeutic Foster Care Services.
• Oversight of budget for assigned program.
• Complete initial or ongoing comprehensive clinical assessments for youth in care or entering into care.
• Maintain knowledge of common mental health diagnosis in order to provide effective clinical oversight to the program and staff.
• Perform other duties as requested by Director of Foster Care/Therapeutic Foster Care/Adoptions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in a human service field from an accredited College or University and three (3) years of experience working in the child welfare, adoption, and/or mental health fields.
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Must maintain a valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to work in occasionally high pressure, high stress environment.
• Must be able to provide 24 hour on-call supervision.
• Computer literacy, advanced writing and editing skills, and organizational skills are essential.
• High level of accuracy and detail orientation required.

• Paid Holidays: MHFC gives full-time employees paid holidays each year.
• Vacation Leave: First partial calendar year of hire is pro-rated at 10 days (80 hours) per year
• Sick Leave: Paid sick leave is accumulated at 12 days (96 hours) per calendar year. All unused sick leave will carry over into the next calendar year.
• Health Benefits: Employees may choose between the BCBS Medical Base HSA Plan or Medical Buy-Up HSA Plan. Dental and Vision plans are also available.
• Health Care Flex Plan: Employees can utilize the optional Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HSA) tax-free reimbursement program for out-of-pocket medical, dental, and vision expenses for themselves and their dependents.
• Dependent Care Flex Plan: Employees can utilize the optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) tax-free reimbursement program for their eligible dependent care expenses.
• Life Insurance: Term life insurance is provided by MHC for full-time staff in the amount of $75,000. Supplemental life insurance is available for individual or family coverage.
• Workers’ Compensation: This agency-paid benefit covers on-the-job injury.
• 403B Plan: Employees can contribute to a tax-deferred annuity plan; MHC matches a portion of the contributed funds.
• Credit Union: All employees are offered membership to the Coastal Credit Union (CCU).
• Employee Assistance Program: This agency-paid benefit provides easy access to confidential, professional counseling for employees and their families.