Foster Care Supervisor

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure
children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we
strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside
refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to
bring hope and make a lasting impact.

As a Foster Care Supervisor, you’ll be part of a foster parent’s Bethany team,
supporting them and the child in their care. You’ll train, equip, and help
connect foster parents to community resources to meet the child’s needs.

How Your Role Makes a Difference

* Manage, develop, and train the Foster Care team, while providing weekly
supervision;
* Build a cohesive team and maintain positive employee morale;
* Ensure agency policies and procedures are enforced through employee
evaluations, conference request, time sheets, and reimbursement vouchers;
* Oversee the operations of the employee selection, training, and orientation
processes;
* Ensure foster families are working to meet the goal set by the county for
child/ren in care;
* Ensure foster families continually meet standards in their home set to assure
safety of children in care such as physical safety of home, health of family
members of the home, training for foster parents;
* Maintain effective contact with attorneys, therapists, CASA workers, and/or
other providers;
* Maintain current and accurate client records, case files, record notes, and
medical records;
* Oversee compliance and audits of files;
* Comply with the reporting guidelines established by Bethany Christian
Services, Department of Child Services (DCS), and the court, while submitting
all required reports in a timely manner;
* Provide services that empower clients and adhere to the organization’s
standards of ethical practice;
* Coordinate and facilitate the completion of the treatment plan, and maintain
contact with all providers to include attending child and family team
meetings;
* Meet with foster parents at least monthly to assist with and ensure the
appropriate care is given to foster children;
* Participate in on-call system and schedule, as necessary;
* Assess the safety and appropriateness of the placement on an ongoing basis
using child welfare principles and social work best practices;
* Assist with budget recommendations;
* Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to consult on cases, and to review
case plan and direction;
* Keep abreast of community resources and refer foster families for support, as
needed;
* Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements
related to social services;
* Be diligent in maintaining foster family trainings, necessary documentation
of insurance, document all activities and events in the home.
* Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each
program/department;
* May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
* Complete other duties as assigned.

What Will Make You Successful

* Bachelor’s or Master’s level degree in Human Services, Social Work or related
field of study from an accredited college;
* At least one (1) year of prior case management experience in child and family
services;
* Must have a broad knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and methodology of
social work; as acquired through a Bachelor’s level degree;
* Demonstrate an understanding of the effects that separation and loss,
neglect, physical and sexual abuse has on a child;
* Knowledge of state, community and agency resources;
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
* Demonstrated clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills;
* Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality;
* Adheres to all agency and departmental safety procedures including reporting
any unsafe practices, equipment and environment, and takes an active role in
correcting the unsafe practice, equipment or environment through proper
notification channels;
* Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge
of Microsoft Office Suite;
* Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years
driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
* Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle
with proof of adequate coverage;
* Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection
agency registries;
* Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission
Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

We Invest in You

* Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by
faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long
haul
* Access to training, professional development, and career growth
opportunities 
* Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
* 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
* Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your
Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks) 
* Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
* Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program 
* Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance  

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