What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster Care Supervisor - Pinal & Maricopa Counties (Intermountain Foster Care) position at Intermountain Centers?
General Summary: The Foster Care Supervisor is responsible for providing direct supervision of Foster Care Specialists and oversight of the members and families providing foster care services.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supports organizations mission, goals and management decision, and establishes team mission and goals. Ensures fidelity to the organization’s treatment model.
Provides Staff supervision including assessment, decision-making and communications related to hiring, staff assignment, coaching, counseling, discipline, and ongoing and annual performance evaluations.
Ensures staff adhere to initial and ongoing training and licensing requirements.
Provides consistent oversight of staff and their assigned families, to ensure compliance with program procedures, state regulations and established benchmarks.
Supports program training and staff development initiatives.
Proficiently provides positive relationship and team building; recognition and evaluations of staff; counseling and disciplining of staff.
Documents performance and disciplinary actions after consultations with Foster Care Director and HR; submits to HR in a timely fashion.
Approves payroll and requests for time off, as required by policy.
Builds staff competencies, reinforces positive work ethics and values and provides training to enhance staff performance.
Conducts regular team meetings and in-service training and participates in Foster Care department meetings and training.
In conjunction with Foster Care Specialists, ensures member’s needs are met within the foster home setting.
Coordinate behavioral health services accessed by members; collaborates with Health Homes, both internally and externally.
Works with Health Homes in provision of behavioral health services for members; ensures DCS Foster care team works collaboratively with Intermountain Health Home staff.
Communications with Foster Care licensing and training staff to ensure DCS Foster Care needs are met.
Assists Program Director with critical incident reporting for behavioral health-referred members.
Ensure member files are maintained in accordance with Intermountain Centers’ and contractual standards.
Help support and monitor indicators related to meeting the program’s budget and quality objectives. Supports program growth and recruitment initiatives.
Participates and assists in other aspects of program, as need or requested.
Provides emergency back-up support for foster care homes.
Performs other duties as assigned or necessary as they relate to the general nature of the position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education – Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Experience – 3 years of related experience.
REGULATORY:
Minimum 21 years of age.
Arizona Driver’s License, 39-month Motor Vehicle Report and proof of vehicle registration and liability insurance that meets insurance requirements is required.
Must possess Level 1 fingerprint clearance.
CPR and First Aid certification, if required (Employer provides).
Initial current negative TB test result, if required (Employer provides).
Questions about this position? Contact us at HR@ichd.net.
