Foster Family Services Supervisor

Foster Family Services Coordinator

Assists with the coordination of services for children placed in foster care and supervision of Foster Family Services staff. Analyzes and reports on program data and ensures compliance with all regulatory and program standards.

Oversees and supports safe and effective provision of services

• Requires employees to adhere to policies related to safety and boundaries with service recipients.
• Attends safety and abuse risk management training as assigned.
• Provides employees with on-going supervision and education related to safety and abuse risk.
• Responds quickly and confidentially to reports of suspicious or inappropriate behavior.
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Adheres to policies and procedures related to Medication Administration for service recipients.

Coordination of services

• Coordinates services for children placed in Foster Care.
• Develops and implements procedures for the program and coordinates program activities.
• Coordinates child referrals, intakes, and placement.
• Provides input on Foster Parent selection.
• Coordinates training, supervision, consultation, and evaluation of Foster Parents.
• Coordinates, guides, and monitors family evaluation and service plans.
• Supervises, administers, monitors, and evaluates established procedures for the program and develops new approaches for intervention as needed.
• Assists in providing and reviewing necessary communication and documentation for families, agencies, courts, and interested parties to discuss child and family progress in meeting goals.
• Provides direction for and reviews all situations of discharge of youth from the program.
• Assists in supervision and support to FFS staff; may recruit, train, or supervise program staff and volunteers.
• Compiles, analyzes, and reports program data.
• Ensures compliance with contractual, regulatory, program, and accrediting body standards.
• Meets with families and children at various locations; utilizes own vehicle to travel to work destinations and to transport youth as authorized.
• May be trained to become a certified Common Sense Parenting Instructor and as a certified instructor may be asked to conduct Common Sense Parenting (CSP) Courses at designated locations as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care and the child welfare system; thorough understanding of Federal, State, Local, and Council on Accreditation (COA) standards.
• High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate at all levels in the organization and with external business contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to build and sustain trust to facilitate successful, professional relationships.
• Ability to successfully lead a team of associates.
• Ability to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity.
• Strong knowledge of Boys Town model and fidelity of care.
• Ability to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with children and families, staff, and support agencies.
• Advanced critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including ability to make assessments and use sound judgment.
• Ability to work with confrontational clients and their families.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field required.
  
  NOTE:
  
  Education and experience requirements may be higher based on Affiliate Site location, Local contracts, and Federal/State contract requirements. Massachusetts:
  Master's degree in Human Services or related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience including working with children and families required.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record and pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.
• Ability to provide own transportation (mileage reimbursed) to complete travel requirements of the job required.
• Meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or State and Local laws required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends required.
• On-call (continuously or rotationally) to provide support required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.
• Management and supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience working with children and families in community-based programs or Boys Town Programs preferred.
• Bilingual skill at some locations…