Family Preservation Supervisor

At Wellpoint Care Network, our mission is to facilitate equity, learning, healing, and wellness by restoring the connections that help children and families thrive.

Every person deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. It’s part of human nature, and the promise of our country, that everyone be given a fair chance to be and do their best. Yet, many in our community live with unresolved childhood and generational trauma.

That’s where we come in. We believe we can create a world where children and families have a clearer path to their fullest potential. Wellpoint Care Network has championed the restoration of families for nearly 175 years.

Job Purpose:

The Family Preservation Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and oversight of Family Preservation and Caregiver Support (Family Placement) team to ensure compliance and best practice in service delivery. The supervisor will provide support and guide the team to consistently assess and respond to the needs of families served in the Child & Family Well-being division at Wellpoint Care Network. The supervisor will work closely with leadership to track outcomes and timely documentation to demonstrate that service provision meets program and regulatory expectations and is consistent with the overarching child welfare goals of ensuring safety, stability, permanence and well-being.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related degree required Minimum of five (5) years of child welfare experience required.
• Master’s in social work or its equivalent recommended.
• Three to Five years’ experience in child and family welfare
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Crisis intervention experience
• Demonstrated ability to achieve positive outcomes and work successfully with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated knowledge of the laws and regulations pertaining to child welfare
• Knowledge of community resources and how to utilize them
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; including strong public speaking and report writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to define problem areas, assemble facts and recommend solutions
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues, clients, supervisors, administrators, legal parties and others.
• Proficient in the usage of computer software; demonstrate an understanding of computer file systems and computer software packages, e.g., Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Teams, ADP, etc.
• Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines;
  Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Physical exam, drug screen, motor vehicle report, and background checks are required for this position.
• A valid Wisconsin Driver’s License or occupational driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurance is required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Service Monitoring

• Supports and facilitates team members’ development of comprehensive, strength-based support plans based on a thorough case assessment
• Monitors timely and thorough completion of required assessments and plans for all team members to support and guide case progress.
• Evaluates and monitors case notes for progress and quality case practice
• Monitors program and services to ensure that all regulatory requirements are met, including monitoring program records and files.
• Maintain the Resource Guide for the Child and Family Well-being team.
• Possesses a deep understanding of the Triple P Parenting Program curriculum and can accurately coach staff on how to utilize the program most effectively with different clients.
• Monitors and reviews Pillar Needs Assessments’ completed by the clients of the program to identify patterns and additional community resources needed.
• Seeks out regulation methods to educate staff on
• Seeks out additional learning…