Extended Foster Care (EFC) Supervisor

Extended Foster Care (EFC) Supervisor

Join our team at FSS and enjoy comprehensive benefits including but not limited to:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Well-Being Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Bereavement Leave
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Discounts
• 401k Plan with 3% Employer Contribution

The mission of Family Support Services of North Florida is to be the leader in providing safety, stability, and quality of life for all children by working with the community to strengthen the family unit.

Job Summary:

This position will be responsible for leading and coordinating the Extended Foster Care (EFC) staff in the support of services to eligible young adults who have transitioned from licensed foster care ages 18-21. These services include but are not limited to life skills training, community outreach, referrals and system navigation to ensure that the emotional, physical, behavioral and mental health needs of young adults are met. This position will ensure that appropriate living arrangements are established that will allow for the young adults personal development while providing necessary support, guidance, and continued education and employment.

Job Duties:

• Develop, mentor, coach, and supervise assigned staff to promote client safety, well-being and a successful transition into adulthood in accordance with Florida Statute. Identify and analyze problem areas in order to improve quality of care. Monitor and assess the implementation of interventions being utilized by staff in the program.
• Evaluate assigned staff competency in all job requirements and provide regular feedback.
• Review all monthly progress reports as required to verify program compliance of participants. Review and submit weekly/monthly check requests.
• Ensure all home visits and documentation are completed on time by staff.
• Monitor and report on contractual outcomes related to the completion of Transition Plans, Case Plans, Judicial Reviews, EFC Initial Program Applications and Readmission Applications, Voluntary Placement Agreements, Shared Living Plans, Supervised Living Arrangement Assessments, Participant Budgets, Housing Partnership Agreements, and any other relevant program documents.
• Conducts on-going risk management of all cases assigned to unit and implements plans to alleviate these risks.
• Monitor and follow-up with staff regarding scheduled court hearings to ensure proper attendance/coverage, the outcome of court hearings and documentation in FSFN. Attend court hearings to provide support to staff and/or young adult as needed.
• Coordinate and/or conduct client hands-on training for skills necessary to live independently. Training will consist of at a minimum budgeting, nutrition, family planning, education planning, job training, obtaining and maintaining housing and employment and ensure that service delivery is community based allowing for experiential learning opportunities for young adults.
• Facilitate conferences/meetings in effort to prevent placement and/or program disruption, service interruption, or termination. Facilitate emergency staffings related to young adults encountering crisis situations.
• Provide 24/7 on-call crisis support.
• Advocate for greater access to affordable housing, public transportation, health, educational, and employment opportunities for participants.
• Assist the Manager of Youth Well-Being & Independent Living with community activities and presentations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred.

Experience: At least three years experience coordinating projects, working with community partners and managing staff. Minimum three years experience working in the child welfare system work with high-risk youth. Experience working with youth and young adults preferred.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Valid drivers license. Child Welfare Certification

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to:

• Represent self and the organization in a professional manner
• Work independently with little direct supervision
• Think and write creatively
• Assess a situation and make appropriate recommendations/decisions
• Research, organize and analyze data
• Solve problems and to think through critical, time sensitive issues
• Establish and maintain relationships
• Work collaboratively with staff at all levels in the organization
• Follow through on commitments, projects and responsibilities
• Speak effectively before small and large groups
• Calculate figures and amounts
• Maintain confidential information

Knowledge of:

• State Statutes and Codes
• Recruitment and retention practices

Skills:

• Strong Written and Verbal Communication
• Strong follow-up and follow through
• Strong organizational and time management
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Word

Other Requirements:

• Clear a Level II background screening
• Clear a reference check
• Clear a local background check from the County in which you reside
• Clear a substance abuse screen
• Provide a copy of all degrees prior to your first day of employment
• Clear a Motor Vehicles Records check and must be insurable under the companys automobile policy.
• Provide copy of automobile insurance.
• Provide proof of and maintain a minimum personal auto liability insurance level $100,000/$300,000 if deemed to be a driving risk.
• Clear an E-Verify check to substantiate that the successful candidate meets the Department of Homeland Security authorization requirements to work in the United States (for more information visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify)

FSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. FSS is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at c6.hr@fssnf.org.