What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adoption & Kinship Director position at EMBERHOPE, INC?
EmberHope a leading, faith-based provider of child welfare services, is committed to helping you succeed as an employee as you work to make a difference in the life of a child either directly or by offering administrative support. The Company strives for a positive work environment that encourages effective teamwork, trauma-informed practices, and opportunities to utilize leadership skills. Team members from all departments will focus on carrying out the EmberHope mission, vision, and values!
To be a successful Adoption & Kinship Director you must become able to do the following always:
- Ensure a trauma informed focus on creating a safe and supportive environment for staff and those served through knowledge, sensitivity, respect, and a focus on resilience and recovery.
- Oversee the Adoption and Kinship departments and provide administrative oversight and program support. Ensure the budget is met by monitoring the usage of financial resources. Ensure the departments operate within budget and is consistent with policies.
- Provide direct supervision and support of supervisees utilizing the Company model for supervision, Supervision for Success.
- Consult during concurrent planning decisions, termination of parental rights/relinquishment decision, and authorize the Best Interest Staffing Team Decision.
- Staff potential disruptions and coordinate the adoption dissolution staffing process.
- Participate in company and/or statewide meetings concerning adoption and kinship. Collaborate with and maintain professional relationships with external agencies contracting services.
- Assist in training on adoption and kinship related topics.
- Follow Company Policy and Procedure and operate according to the Company’s Program Practice Guidelines.
- Crisis support for adoption department.
How you will spend your time in this job:
- 50% Leadership & Supervision
- 30% Consultation
- 20% Collaborative Initiatives
