Job Information
Northern Rivers Family Services Program Supervisor, Foster Care in Hudson, New York
Program Supervisor, Foster Care
Job Details
Job Location
Hudson-NPCS - Hudson, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Bachelors
Salary Range
$65,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
As a Program Supervisor, you will be responsible for the administrative and programmatic oversight of a Foster Care team. You will oversee staff, the foster families associated with the office and maintain agency resource relationships within the counties the foster care program supports. You will report to the Director of Foster Care and will work onsite.
Responsibilities:
Supervise multistage foster care treatment teams in areas of intake and ongoing treatment planning for foster youth and foster families.
Ensure the diligent efforts made to reach permanency of foster children in placement.
Coordinate the work of a multidisciplinary team comprised of permanency care managers, and clinical and nursing departments to fulfill these goals of permanency, safety, and wellbeing for our children in care.
Provide regular supervision and complete performance evaluations of program staff such as Permanency Care Managers, Family Support Workers, and Administrative Assistants in the program.
Work with the Local Department of Social Services to fulfill contracted services.
Develop and maintain relationships with outside agencies for resources to program.
Assist in the training and selection of prospective foster parents.
Assist in ongoing training opportunities for certified foster parents in the program.
Ensure case records are maintained to the standards of NY OCFS regulations, COA standards as well as agency standards.
Collaborate with Northern Rivers service departments including finance and human resources.
Participate in departmental meetings.
Requirements and Education:
Requires a Bachelor's Degree, with preference for Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related field.
At least three to five years of progressively responsible experience.
Professional licensure preferred, but not required.
Benefits
Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Holiday Pay
401 (K) plan
Life Insurance
Loan repayment assistance
Free training/CEU opportunities
About Northern Rivers
At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.