What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster Care Supervisor position at Methodist Home For Children?
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.
Job-specific training on topics such as adolescent development and sexuality, diet and health, professionalism and protecting youth rights.
Opportunities for continuing education and career advancement.
Competitive Pay, paid training, and paid time-off
Excellent benefits are available after 90 days
WE'RE HIRING: Foster Care Supervisor
Our Foster Care Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and consultation of assigned Foster Care Specialists. This position is located in Raleigh, NC and will work with youth and families in and around Wake and the surrounding counties.
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 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. Master's degree, preferred.
- Previous staff supervision experience
- 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.
At Methodist Home for Children, you will receive training to help you do your job well:
General orientation to our values and model of care.Job-specific training on topics such as adolescent development and sexuality, diet and health, professionalism and protecting youth rights.
Opportunities for continuing education and career advancement.
Competitive Pay, paid training, and paid time-off
Excellent benefits are available after 90 days