Foster Care Manager

Join a supportive, efficient team whose passion is to support the people who provide safety and stability to kids in foster care.

CHOICES Inc. is a tight-knit, strengths-based organization that brings change to youth and families. We invest in each employee as a person and recognize the need for a work life balance, healthy employees’ equal healthy kids and families. CHOICES is looking for a Foster Care Manager who is interested in overseeing and developing the Foster Care department, which also includes recruitment, and licensing and training. This role works to develop, plan and implement strategies for department continuation and growth in alignment with long range goals of the agency. This person provides supervision and training to foster care team leads. The Foster Care Manager is also part of a culture driven management team and is expected to maintain a professional level of administration by attending designated meetings, working collaboratively with other staff members as needed, and demonstrating support for agency initiatives. The Foster Care Manager also will develop and maintain relationships with county children services partners and CHOICES foster parents.

Job Responsibilities (including, but are not limited to)

· Conduct regular, monthly department meetings with staff to discuss program goals, outcomes and plans for staff development

· Conducts monthly utilization chart reviews

· Maintain budget census.

· Schedule and facilitate various training courses, including CPR & First Aid and monthly skills and refresher trainings.

· Provide support to staff – on-call 24/7/365

· Meet with foster parents and facilitate monthly Foster Parent Support Meetings.

· Participate in agency and community meetings; develop and maintain relationships with resource providers and referring agency staff.

· Develop and maintain community resources for the program and remain abreast of current resources available.

Job Requirements:

· Licensed Social Worker or Licensed social worker eligible

· Master’s Degree Preferred

· 5 years of experience in social services

· 3-5 years of leadership experience

· Knowledge in crisis intervention, child and adolescent development and community services plus separation and loss issues for children, families and caregivers

· Complete Assessor training within specified time frames and maintain Assessor status

· Must have a valid driver’s license

Benefits

• Amazing benefits such as generous HSA or FSA contribution, 85% medical insurance premiums paid by agency, vision insurance, dental insurance, retirement plan with match, paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
• Generous PTO and Holiday leave

· Mileage reimbursement

· Professional play days to foster team building (you get paid to have FUN!)

· Engaging and diverse training opportunities

· We like to eat! –catered meals, surprise office treats, carry ins

· The opportunity to strengthen our community and develop forever homes for youth

Conditions of Employment:

· Ability to pass a Federal and State Fingerprinting Background Check both prior to employment and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.

· Ability to pass a child protective services check with the previous State(s) of U.S. residence for the last five years.

Mission: CHOICES Inc. brings change to youth and families by providing personalized services and building safe environments.

Core Values: Compassion – Trust – Commitment – Teamwork – Innovation

At CHOICES- You Belong, We Include All

Bring your unique experiences, perspective and culture.

We believe through individuality, services will be personalized to transform youth and families.

CHOICES is committed to amplifying stories and empowering voices.

We celebrate differences and promote social justice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,500.00 - $67,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $62,500 - $67,500