Foster Care Supervisor Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

Foster Care Supervisor 4KIDS – 3.7

Miami, FL Job Details Estimated:

$48.7K – $57.1K a year 12 hours ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft Word Master of Social Work Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Mid-level Microsoft Office Master’s degree Driver’s License Supervising experience Bachelor’s degree Social Work Leadership 2 years Shell Scripting Full Job Description Foster Care Supervisor Are you called to a meaningful career advocating for Hope, Homes, and Healing for children in foster care? The Foster Care Supervisor is utilized to lead a team of Foster Parent Support Specialists to identify and carry out support services for 4KIDS licensed foster families. The position will also assist with licensing and relicensing procedures to ensure support and follow through for prospective foster families.

Job Duties:

Assist, support, and maintain open lines of communication with foster families throughout the training and licensing process Participate in foster care recruitment efforts at local churches when needed Participate in foster and adoptive children events (i.e., Christmas party, Family picnic, Back to School Bash) Compile, review, and follow through with completion of the licensing documentation packages required by law and ensuring timely submission of packages to DCF/Community Base Care Agency’s Foster Parent Licensing Unit Track and assist with yearly licensing of foster families by identifying whether or not they were licensed within 100 days of the commencement of foster parent training. Continue ongoing support for licensed foster families – facilitating positive working relationship between family, agency, and support worker Ensure case files with appropriate documentation and requirements are maintained Be aware of changes in legislation and/or other requirements concerning training and licensing of foster families and be able to communicate changes and incorporate into licensing process Review, edit and sign home studies, incident reports, and mileage reimbursement forms of Foster Parent Support Specialists Hire, train, and provide supervision for assigned Foster Care staff Conduct Foster Care Support staff meetings Complete employee evaluations for all assigned workers Provide spiritual guidance and direction to staff, foster parents, and volunteers

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in social work or a related area of study from an accredited college or university and at least two years of experience in human services or child welfare programs. A bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited college or university or related area of study and two years of experience in human services or child welfare programs may be substituted. Prior experience in child welfare or human services 2 years’ supervisory experience preferred Current Child Welfare Certification required Availability to work evening and weekend hours as needed Must demonstrate proficiency in verbal and written skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs:

Outlook, Word, Excel Excellent problem solving and leadership skills Maintain valid Florida driver’s license and have reliable transportation that can be used for work purposes Why work at 4KIDS? Certified Best Christian Workplace for 8 years in a row Excellent benefit package (medical/dental/life/disability insurance and retirement plan with match provided) Excellent vacation and holiday benefits Great staff culture Amazing workplace environment Fulfilling career providing Hope, Homes & Healing for children in crisis