Supervisor of Foster Care

Description

POSITION:                               Supervisor of Foster Care

REPORTS TO:                          Director of Family Foster Care

CLASSIFICATION:                  Full-Time (Management Team)

EXEMPT/NONEXEMPT:          Exempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Supervisor of Foster Care is responsible for the supervision of LSSNY Children’s Services Case Planners and Parent Advocates.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and Federal rules and regulations, including but not limited to HIPAA
• Oversee tracking systems of programmatic performance targets and other reporting measures
• Attend all Interdisciplinary Team Meetings for Children’s Services
• Assume on site administrative responsibility for designated units as required
• Participate with Director of Family Foster Care in hiring process
• Alert Director of Family Foster Care to programmatic needs
• Evaluate staff performance during selection period and annually
• Develop and monitor appropriate service plan for all cases
• Participate in service plan reviews and Family Team Conferences (FTC)
• Monitor case records documentation and timeliness
• Review progress notes, court reports, FASPs, permanency reports and Service Plans of assigned Case Workers
• Monitor compliance (timely submission) with Connections expectations
• Coordinate team meetings, supervision, and ensure opportunities for staff professional development
• Attend consortium meetings as appropriate to discuss city, state, and federal child welfare issues and policies.
• Communicate the Agency’s vision, policies, and procedures to the staff and report program concerns to the Director of Family Foster Care.
• Work in collaboration with other departments, agencies, systems and institutions to maximize scarce resource
• Regularly assess the safety and well-being of all clients being served
• Ensure quality assurance and excellence in service provision
• Other duties as required by direct supervisor or needs of the program/agency
• On Call-24 hours

SUPERVISES:

• Case Planners
• Parent Advocates
• Volunteers when needed

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong communication and writing skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with consumers and co-workers
• Knowledgeable in working with foster care youth and children and families at-risk
• Superior organizational skills and an ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience and facility working with Microsoft Office Applications and OCFS Connections
• Understanding of social services theories and systems
• Knowledge of city and state regulations
• Ability to use problem-solving and analytical thinking skills

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree in social work or equivalent in human services or related field

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two years working experience in foster care or related field
• Minimum  one year supervisory/management experience

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to manage time effectively, multi-task and determine priorities
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed
• Ability to effectively express ideas using speech, listening and writing skills to influence others and convey Program purpose and goals
• Ability to establish a systematic course of action to accomplish specific objectives, determine priorities and allocate time and resources effectively
• Ability to make appropriate decisions to ensure the safety and wellbeing of families
• Ability to represent the Agency with respect to program development and implementation
• Ability to effectively meet and communicate face-to-face with agency stakeholders
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision
• Ability to be able to ensure staff receive ongoing supervision & training
• Ability to take disciplinary action promptly, impartially and consistently when necessary
• Must demonstrate ability to work with a diverse population, and behaviors
• Must be able to manage and direct staff effectively
• Ability to navigate throughout New York City using public transportation and/or have a valid New York State driver's license and access to a motor vehicle
• Ability to work collaboratively toward solutions that generally benefit all involved parties to accomplish overall organization objectives
• Ability to improve the skills of others by identifying areas of performance strengths and develop opportunities, through mentoring and coaching, to develop staff for longevity at LSSNY
• Bilingual (Spanish)a plus            

DATE REVISED:  10/26/2022

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000