Child Placing Agency Supervisor, KS

Eckerd Connects•Wichita, KS

6d•$72,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Placing Agency Supervisor oversees Eckerd Connects’ Kansas Foster Care Program, including program planning, organization, administration, monitoring, and reporting. The role supervises foster care staff and oversees service delivery, while providing case management and direct services as needed for children referred for foster home and adoption services. The position is primarily office-based in Wichita, with flexible scheduling available. The supervisor is the primary contact for outside agencies regarding foster care and adoption contracts, and is responsible for required program monitoring and reporting. The position also supports foster home licensing, foster parent training, employee records, policy development, and foster and adoptive parent support groups. Eckerd Connects’ Foster Care program supports children’s physical, emotional, and social needs in a family setting while working toward reunification or permanent placement through adoption. Services may include home-based individual and family therapy, educational support and advocacy, access to psychiatric care when needed, and instruction in basic living and social skills. The program provides wrap-around services for families through a child’s high school graduation.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work or a related Human Services field, one year of child-placing services experience, and BSRB licensure; acceptable licenses include LMSW, LPC, LCPC, LMFT, and LMHC.
Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW), LBSW licensure, and at least two years of child-placing services experience may substitute for a master’s degree.
At least two years of experience working with children and/or families within a need-identified social welfare system.
One year of supervisory experience; experience in a lead position or performing in-charge duties may substitute.
Ability to work under stressful situations and knowledge of community resources.
Computer literacy.
Current certification in CPR, First Aid, Team, and Basic Health Needs, or willingness to obtain certification during the probationary period.
Reliable vehicle and ability to meet Eckerd’s Auto Insurance requirements and drive for business purposes.
Ability to work irregular hours, including overtime, to perform the job successfully.
Pass a drug screen in compliance with the Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

Responsibilities

Oversee planning, organization, administration, monitoring, and reporting for the Kansas Foster Care Program.
Supervise foster care staff, including Foster Care Workers and Family Support Workers; provide orientation to new employees.
Oversee daily staff activities, including training, individual and group meetings, evaluation, and consultation.
Make hiring recommendations to the Director or Chief Program Services for Family Services staff after recruiting, screening, and completing records and reference checks.
Provide direct services as needed for children referred for foster home and adoption services.
Serve as the main contact for outside agencies regarding foster care and adoption service-delivery contracts, including required program monitoring and reporting.
Develop proposed Foster Home Program policies with the management team.
Assist with maintaining employee files and submit new employee information to KDHE.
Ensure PS-MAPP classes are scheduled and conducted consistently and required written documentation is completed.
Ensure initial and renewal foster care licensing requirements are completed in accordance with KDHE requirements, and maintain current files on licensed foster homes.
Ensure foster parent training opportunities are available and required training hours are met and documented.
Assist in developing and conducting foster and adoptive parent support group meetings.