Placement Supervisor (Colorado Springs)

One full time position in Colorado OR Wheat Ridge:

Job Title: Placement Supervisor - Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC)
Hiring Range: $24.75 - $26.98 per hour, depending on qualifications
FSLA Status: Full Time, Non Exempt, 40 hours per week

Minimum Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral sciences and three (3) years full time child placement experience obtained after the bachelor’s degree was conferred. (if candidate has a master’s degree in social or behavioral sciences, candidate must have a minimum of one (1) year of child placement experience.)

We care about our team, at Ariel, we offer an expansive benefit package:

Subject to Eligibility.

• Case Manager Certification with option to advance to Ariel's Tier Program.
• Flexible Work Schedule and Environment
• Creating a Culture of Awesomeness!
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Medical & Dental Insurance Premiums are 100% covered by Ariel, which averages to an additional $4.80/hour to your total compensation!
• HSA and FSA
• Employer covered Life Insurance
• Voluntary benefits to include Life, Disability Insurance, Legal & ID Shield through MetLife
• Retirement 403B
• 403B Employer Match up to 5% at one year anniversary
• Generous Paid Time Off Accrual
• 11 Holidays OFF and PAID
• 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Employer provided work phone and laptop
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program

Position Summary:

The Placement Supervisor is responsible for coordinating placements, assigning SAFEs, overseeing case managers and program specialists, and assisting the Program Manager in program operations.

Ariel Clinical Services Mission

To provide safe, nurturing and supportive environments for our clients so that they may have the opportunities to develop their strengths, maximize their potentials and fully participate in society.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide training, supervision, and support to TFC team to ensure compliance with agency standards and volume 7 regulations.

2. Provide direct supervision of assigned employees within the program by assisting the manager in interviewing, hiring; conducting performance appraisals; preparing and/or recommending disciplinary action or corrective action plans and rewards for employees.

3. Be knowledgeable in and assist manager in maintaining financial viability and balanced budget.

4. Complete monthly reports and participate in peer review of assigned reports.

5. Assist Foster Care Manager in all tasks regarding referrals and placements of foster children.

6. Assist the Director/Manager in developing and implementing new and existing programs.

7. Actively participate in program evaluation, ensure program quality assurance and development.

8. Represent Ariel Clinical Services by acting as a liaison to local human service agencies and state level agencies, as required.

9. Complete Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) Studies and updates, as assigned.

10. Participate in ongoing program evaluation to ensure program effectiveness. Certify foster care homes and place children in foster care homes with strict adherence to federal, state, county and agency policies, rules and regulations and ensure safety of children in Ariel’s care.

11. Negotiate foster care provider and case management rates between Ariel and the Department of Human Services.

12. Assists in the recruitment, screening, coordination, and execution of training for prospective foster families.

13. Delegate responsibilities and ensure follow-through for the department.

14. Act as the first line of crisis assistance/problem solving/assisting with case mangers when assistance is needed.

15. Perform the duties of the Case Manager position description as needed.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

1. Must work closely with other Ariel Programs and offices.

2. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with all records and information.

2. The ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written format in both individual and group settings.

3. Ability to be flexible, and able to change direction rapidly.

4. Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, complete a wide variety of tasks in a timely and accurate fashion and direct others, as needed.

5. Basic computer knowledge.

6. Ability to anticipate, conceptualize and communicate an individual’s unique needs with the interdisciplinary team.

7. Exercise independent judgment within the scope and boundaries of the department, the Agency’s Standard Operating Procedures, and Federal, State and Local Rules and Regulations regarding department operations.

8. Knowledge of human development regarding major milestones of development, and normal development parameters.

9. Ability to provide reliable, insured transportation for self and others through the community served.

10. Ability to demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance as scheduled and requested.

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral sciences.
• Three (3) years full time child placement experience obtained after the bachelor’s degree was conferred. (if candidate has a master’s degree in social or behavioral sciences, candidate must have a minimum of one (1) year of child placement experience.)

Preferred:

• MSW, LCSW, LSW.
• Current Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) Certification.
• Master’s degree with three years experience in child and/or family services.
• Child Welfare supervision experience.

Certifications/Licenses

• Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) Certification at next available opportunity.
• Valid Regular Driver’s License, with acceptable driving record.
• CPR, First Aid or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Safety Care or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Informed Supervision training
• SAFE Certification
• CORE training

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides leadership guidance and direction to Case Managers and Case Management Aides.

Physical Demands

1. This position requires that the incumbent be capable of walking, bending, standing, sitting, stooping, stretching, and/or reaching regularly for periods up to two hours without a break.

2. This position requires that the incumbent have adequate hand and finger dexterity to properly perform the functions of the position.

3. This position requires lifting regularly up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds.

4. This position requires the ability to hear, see, smell and distinguish temperature, at a level which is adequate to ensure client and staff health and safety. Adaptive devices are acceptable.

5. This position will require daily driving of up to one hour per day and occasionally up to eight hours per day.

6. Climbing may be required from time to time.

Work Environment

1. Exposure to typical climate- controlled office environment when in the office.

2. Exposure to all climates and weather conditions while working in the field.

3. At times, physical interventions may be required.

4. Exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious disease is possible but limited.

5. Exposure to hazardous chemicals is possible but limited.

Required Background Checks & Documentation

1. Central Registry for child abuse

2. Criminal Background Investigation (CBI)

3. CBI Sex Offender Background Check

4. National Sex Offender Background Check

5. Federal Background Investigation (FBI) in CO > Two years

6. Reference check

7. Office of Inspector General

8. Driver’s License Record

9. Reliable Automobile with adequate, valid auto insurance

10. I-9 Documentation

11. Official Transcripts