Family Preservation Services Supervisor

Overview

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• Supervises dyads and performs monthly case supervision and monitoring in accordance with DCCCA policy and applicable laws; or supervises dyads and delivers culturally competent therapeutic and case management services to children and families consistent with the evidence-based practice models and FPS policies and procedures
• Accepts referrals and makes case assignments
• Delivers culturally competent services using a strengths-based approach to staff consistent with evidence-based practice models
• Reviews and monitors on-going contractual FPS policies, procedures, practices, and EBP requirement
• Provides monthly direct supervision and case review to ensure the integrity of service delivery and reporting
• Tracks staff compliance to meet DCF timelines;
  Ensures IFM (48-hour meeting) assessments, worker-child visits, weekly visits, case plans, court reports, and case closure are met
• Works with Director in hiring, disciplining, and terminating FPS staff
• In partnership with DCF, determines the client's readiness for transition to case closure or community-based referrals
• Serves as a liaison with community agencies, universities, DCF, and the judicial system to represent DCCCA's programs, philosophy and mission
• Attends court hearings and client in-home visits as necessary
• Provides 24-hour, 7 days a week support to staff and remains available during crisis situations
• Approves weekly timesheets for staff
• Submits monthly credit card receipts and documentation
• Requires the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Job may require the employee to be able to regularly drive to various DCCCA locations and other business locations throughout the day or night as required

• Reads, interprets, and applies governance, operational, and department/program policies appropriately.
• Adheres to and supports all governance, operational, and department/program policies.
• Conducts interviews and assists with selection of new employees, in coordination with Human Resources.
• Oversees the onboarding of new hires and ensures adequate on-the-job training is provided, including training on program policy, procedure, expectations, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Utilizes and supports appropriate retention strategies.
• Assists in agency recruitment efforts by referring and recruiting applicants to the agency.
• Strives to build a strong sense of team within the department and implements trauma-informed care supervision practices as appropriate.
• Ensures frontline staff are provided with appropriate support.
• Holds regular one-on-ones with employees, in accordance with policy.
• Provides direct supervision to assigned staff individually and as a group, at regular and appropriate intervals.
• Effectively trains, coaches, develops, shadows, evaluates, disciplines, and terminates employees, with the goal of building and retaining a strong team.
• Evaluates employee performance utilizing the agency's performance management system
• Maintains regular contact with supervisor
• Engages in ongoing professional development and training.
• Approves timesheets and expenses for employees, ensuring reimbursements follow policy standards, such as receipts being included.
• Represents DCCCA at events, presentations, and both internal and external meetings.
• Maintains good working relationships and facilitates productive and positive communication among factions.
• Maintains confidentiality using sound professional judgement.
• Creates a safe environment by performing all required security and safety procedures.
• Upholds a Drug Free Work Place, supporting a safe and drug free environment conducive to enabling and strengthening ongoing recovery.
• Job may require the employee to be able to regularly drive to various DCCCA locations and other business locations throughout the day including early morning or evening…