Director of Foster Care and Adoption
About The Position
We are seeking a Director of Foster Care & Adoption to join our team. Starting Salary: $ 70,000 This role will lead others who manage foster care and adoption and other related services in multiple counties. Through these leaders, the Director is ultimately responsible for providing strategic leadership of programs and services. The Director will lead their teams to achieve the highest program quality & financial health, while ensuring all team members strive to deliver services that lead to long-term positive impact on the safety and health of communities. As a member of the MO Foster Care team, you will work with other team members and report to our Senior Director Family Support Programs & Services.
Requirements
- Our ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience providing child welfare services, preferably in foster care and adoption as well as the following:
- Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or other human services related field, required.
- At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical, and drug screening
- A valid driver’s license in the state you reside in, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.
Responsibilities
- Directs, plans and coordinates the work of the program staff including supervision and evaluation, training and team building.
- Organizes, attends and facilitates departmental meetings to maintain effective communication and support employee engagement and support of Cornerstones of Care’s mission and strategic priorities.
- Ensures adequate and qualified staff to carry out the program activities.
- In consultation with Human Resources and other leadership staff, selects, hires, and coaches program staff.
- Implements, manages, supervises and evaluates all activities of the program in accordance with accrediting standards and other requirements, such as government contracts.
Benefits
- 9 Paid Holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off, and Paid Sick Leave
- Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for
- Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
- Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts)
- Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life)
- Cornerstones of Care provides long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team member
- Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match
- Pet Insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
