Methodist Children's Home Society
Director of Foster Care
6 days agoPayCompetitive
LocationRedford/Michigan
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
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- Establish and oversee administrative procedures to meet the program goals and objectives set by the Senior Director.
- Establish and enforce norms and best practice models that operate within the rules, regulations and guidelines set forth by the State of Michigan’s DHHS, MCHS, and accrediting bodies. DFC will establish and maintain department systems, records and reports as well as recommend, develop and implement new approaches, policies and procedures for continued improvement of department services.
- Operate within the guidelines of the Employee Handbook, Programs Operations Manual, and DHHS Policies and Procedures.
- Act as program expert for the department; interface with other Program Directors and Supervisors regarding Foster Care, ILP, and YAVFC, licensing renewals and rulings to ensure ongoing compliance with all agencies, licensing, accreditation contractual and legal obligations and requirements.
- Ensure that both the Placement and Transitional Living Services departments interface and have a collaborative, cooperative working relationship with other departments within the agency and external governing agencies and the community.
- Oversee supervisors and staff to ensure that they are functioning within the requirements of their job duties, provide guidance, training, assistance and support to staff when needed, including planning, staffing, performance management, professional development, adjusting workloads as necessary and addressing and resolving complaints to create a climate of teamwork and motivation.
- Develop, coordinate, and oversee the implementation of a formalized program orientation of new hires; develop a training program with a curriculum that includes core competencies, knowledge and skills that are necessary for the child welfare staff to be successful in their roles.
- Develop departmental structures and processes to hold staff accountable to standards established by state agency policy, practice and programming.
- Work in communication and collaboration with other managers in carrying out the philosophy, vision and mission of the agency.
- Oversee the development of and annual update of the Program Operational Manuals for the Foster Care, ILP and YAVFC; ensures that all staff are operating within the guidelines of the manual.
- Operate programs in a fiscally responsible manner by adhering to budgets, controlling expenses, maximizing revenue and complying with all agency fiscal policies and procedures.
- Plan, organize, implement, manage, monitor and modify short and long term program initiatives.
- Maintain essential records as needed.
- Ensure that all programming, policies and procedures comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
- As needed, represent the agency to outside groups and organizations, including businesses, community, and volunteers
- Fully participate in regular agency-wide events and appropriate community-wide events and activities.
- Partner with the Senior Director on all operational and strategic issues as they arise; provide strategic recommendations to the Senior Director based on child welfare analysis and projections.
- Demonstrate commitment to the social sector with a passion for MCHS’s mission and vision.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director and the Executive Leadership Team.
- Master’s degree in a human behavioral science such as Social Work or a related discipline where 25% of the course credits earned toward the degree are in human behavior science.
- Five (5) years’ experience as a supervisor in a social services agency required.
- Child Welfare Training Institute Supervisory training required in Foster and Adoptions. Licensing Certification and Complaint Training required.
- Must meet the State’s Moral Character standard
- Computer and software applications (All MS Office, LMS and MiSACWIS).
- Principles and practices of social work, including the NASW Code of Ethic or related fields of study/profession.
- Policies and procedures related to child welfare.
- Family and child dynamics.
- Communicate verbally and in writing with agency staff and government officials.
- Demonstrate leadership and integrity.
- Motivate, develop, and direct people as they work; identify the best people for the job.
- Manage time and multiple priorities; meet deadlines.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
- Handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
- Be collaborative and flexible, with a strong service mentality.
- Attend training and travel offsite for meetings and seminars.
- Possess a high degree of personal accountability, responsibility and independent decision making abilities with the skills to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the organization.
- Work flexible hours, when needed, which may include some evenings and weekends.
JOB SUMMARY
The Director of Foster Care (DFC) is responsible for ensuring foster care, adoption, Independent Living Program (ILP), and Young Adult Voluntary Foster Care (YAVFC) programs and services meets the agency expectations and goals. The DFC works with other Program Directors, Supervisors, and staff to address the needs of children and families and to manage and direct program operations. The DFC directs, supervises and evaluates program staff, and directly supervises the Foster Care Supervisor. The DFC works with DHHS to address system issues and concerns.
II. DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSIII. BASIC COMPETENCIES
Education and Experience:
The Director of Foster Care will be a seasoned and mature leader with broad child welfare experience, ideally beginning in foster care and/or licensing, followed up with knowledge and understanding of other child welfare programs and services offered throughout Michigan.
Knowledge Requirements:
Skills and Abilities Needed:IV. JOB SETTING
The work environment described here is representative of that which an employee will typically encounter during a normal shift. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
V. Other InformationMCHS is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as established by law. This policy extends to all policies and procedures related to the recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
F urthermore, this description is a summary of the responsibilities, duties, skills, experience abilities, and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be changed at any time at the discretion of the Senior Director and the Leadership Team. Employment is still considered at-will in which MCHS or the employee may with or without notice, with or without reason terminate employment. MCHS reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.
About the company
We offer professional Child Foster Care and Child Adoption Services in Redford and Detroit, Michigan. We also offer Child Foster Care Licensing and Independent Living Services. We provide Residential Treatment and Clinical Therapy for children and our ...