Foster Family Services Supervisor

Assists with the coordination of services for children placed in foster care and supervision of Foster Family Services staff. Analyzes and reports on program data and ensures compliance with all regulatory and program standards.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Oversees and supports safe and effective provision of services

• Requires employees to adhere to policies related to safety and boundaries with service recipients.
• Attends safety and abuse risk management training as assigned.
• Provides employees with on-going supervision and education related to safety and abuse risk.
• Responds quickly and confidentially to reports of suspicious or inappropriate behavior.
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Adheres to policies and procedures related to Medication Administration for service recipients.

Coordination of services

• Coordinates services for children placed in Foster Care.
• Develops and implements procedures for the program and coordinates program activities.
• Coordinates child referrals, intakes, and placement.
• Provides input on Foster Parent selection.
• Coordinates training, supervision, consultation, and evaluation of Foster Parents.
• Coordinates, guides, and monitors family evaluation and service plans.
• Supervises, administers, monitors, and evaluates established procedures for the program and develops new approaches for intervention as needed.
• Assists in providing and reviewing necessary communication and documentation for families, agencies, courts, and interested parties to discuss child and family progress in meeting goals.
• Provides direction for and reviews all situations of discharge of youth from the program.
• Assists in supervision and support to FFS staff; may recruit, train, or supervise program staff and volunteers.
• Compiles, analyzes, and reports program data.
• Ensures compliance with contractual, regulatory, program, and accrediting body standards.
• Meets with families and children at various locations; utilizes own vehicle to travel to work destinations and to transport youth as authorized.
• May be trained to become a certified Common Sense Parenting Instructor and as a certified instructor may be asked to conduct Common Sense Parenting (CSP) Courses at designated locations as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care and the child welfare system; thorough understanding of Federal, State, Local, and Council on Accreditation (COA) standards.
• High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate at all levels in the organization and with external business contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to build and sustain trust to facilitate successful, professional relationships.
• Ability to successfully lead a team of associates.
• Ability to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity.
• Strong knowledge of Boys Town model and fidelity of care.
• Ability to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with children and families, staff, and support agencies.
• Advanced critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including ability to make assessments and use sound judgment.
• Ability to work with confrontational clients and their families.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field required. NOTE: Education and experience requirements may be higher based on Affiliate Site location, Local contracts, and Federal/State contract requirements. Massachusetts: Master's degree in Human Services or related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience including working with children and families required.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record and pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.
• Ability to provide own transportation (mileage reimbursed) to complete travel requirements of the job required.
• Meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or State and Local laws required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends required.
• On-call (continuously or rotationally) to provide support required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree preferred.
• Management and supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience working with children and families in community-based programs or Boys Town Programs preferred.
• Bilingual skill at some locations may be preferred.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Reasonably expected to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees, youth, or families. Duties are performed in a variety of environments ranging from highly stressful and potentially aggressive to casual and leisurely, in both indoor and outdoor settings. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to outside weather conditions and maybe required to visit homes with substandard living conditions and domestic pets.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.