Foster Care Program Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The FFT Program Manager position is required for successful implementation of FFT FC in Therapeutic Foster Care. This position will be responsible for the overall clinical and administrative leadership of services delivered to referred children and families. Daily organizational leadership and management is required to transform a foster care placement system into a clinical treatment system. This position will oversee required shifts in practice including fostering critical clinical thinking and decision making using the FFT lens. This position will ensure model fidelity and that the program is consistent with DCF contract expectations. Additionally, this position is responsible for meeting the recruitment, training, and retention goals of foster parents. Maintaining a collaborative partnership with the Department of Children and Families and other community partners is integral to this role.

· Ensures the program meets contract, licensing, and accreditation standards, including program PQI measures.

· required to participate in consultation, FFT FC training and site visits.

· act as a liaison to regional DCF offices thus ensuring effective collaboration and communication for the benefit of the children and families DCF serves.

· provide consultation to clinical supervisors, therapists and family support specialists using FFT principles, ensuring strict compliance with clinical model adherence.

· Oversees and participates in the implementation of foster parent pre- and post-training.

· Organizes recruitment efforts.

· Oversees the coordination of referrals, intakes, and matching process.

· Provides supervision to Recruiters and FFT Clinical Supervisors.

· Monitors and ensure staff provide resolution of problems arising during a crisis in order to divert out of home placement.

· Ensures that all contract deliverables and data requirements (PIE) and CARE 4 are met in a timely manner.

· Consolidate, evaluate, and monitor data related to the FFT referral placement process and recruitment/retention of foster families utilizing a standardized tracking tool.

· Ensures Risk Management and DCF are notified of any allegations of abuse and/or neglect of children in care.

· Provide Supervisory after hours on call support to staff (may require going into the home).

· Participates in and represents BGV FFT at statewide meetings.

· Master’s degree in social work/ other related field and at least 3 years’ experience in child placement

· Minimum of two years of supervisory experience.

· Proven history of leadership skills.

· Must have access to reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel throughout the state

PURPOSE/FUNCTION OF THE PROGRAM:

The Functional Family Therapy – Foster Care (FFT-FC) Program is a relationally focused and trauma-informed treatment model for youth in the Foster Care System that increases the likelihood of successful positive adjustment and permanency placement. It provides a comprehensive and systematic approach to help youth and families overcome individual and relational trauma to promote stable foster care and long-term permanency placements.

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

Boys & Girls Village (BGV) takes pride in the supportive, team-oriented environment we offer to our employees.

FOR YOUR HEALTH & WELLBEING

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including an option that is free to employees. Currently using United HealthCare
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Free annual flu shots
• Wellness workshops

FOR YOUR FUTURE

• a 401K plan with employer contributions
• Company paid life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability.

FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT

• A tuition reimbursement program and free licensing supervision.
• Partnership with CT Non-Profit Alliance for 10%-20% tuition discounts at participating universities
• Training and development opportunities (Including CEU’s)
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer

FOR WORK-LIFE BALANCE

• Competitive salaries, with increased compensation for Bi-lingual candidates for qualified positions.
• Generous benefit time, including vacation, sick, and personal time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Free and confidential counseling for employee and family

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS

· Remote interview process offered

· Personal protective equipment provided and required

· Plastic shields at workstations

· Temperature screening at all entrances

· Social distance guidelines in place

· Sanitizing, Disinfecting, & Cleaning procedures in place

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Foster Care: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• LMSW, LCSW, LMFTA,LMFT, LPCA, or LPC (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000