Director of Foster Care - Pinal County - Casa Grande, AZ (Intermountain Foster Care)

Intermountain Centers•Casa Grande, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Foster Care is responsible for providing clinical and administrative oversight of all foster and kinship care programs in the assigned region. This role also involves providing leadership and supervision to foster care program staff. The position requires strategic planning, staff supervision, compliance monitoring, and collaboration with various stakeholders to promote the well-being of children and families within the foster care system.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a field related to Behavioral Health or Child Welfare.
Three years of management experience required.
Overall experience of five years in the field of Behavioral Health, Child Welfare or Foster Care experience required.
Management experience can include providing clinical supervision in a behavioral health or medical setting.
A minimum of an Associate’s level license.
BH Level: BHP

Responsibilities

Direct the daily operations of foster and kinship care programs within the assigned geographic region.
Monitor performance metrics, service outcomes, and compliance indicators, working with VP of Clinical Operations – Specialty Programs to adjust operational processes.
Oversee Recruitment and Licensing activities and work with the FC Compliance Manager.
Serve as a central point of contact for program services, providing positive public relations for all programs.
Support Clinical Manager in providing clinical and administrative support to staff and providing or assisting with required clinical supervision.
Assist in supporting Foster Care and Kinship Supervisors.
Overall responsibility for hiring, developing, retaining, evaluating, disciplining, and discharging of program staff.
Responsible for Program Deliverables and working with QM Department to ensure accurate reporting.
Responsible for adherence to contractual obligations and communicating updates as necessary to staff and State Leadership.
Support on-call rotation.
Ensure services align with state licensing requirements, contractual obligations, and organizational standards.
Oversee monitoring of the safety and welfare of children in foster care homes.
Manage complaints, including resolution and follow-up, in collaboration with Intermountain Centers’ leadership team.
Engage with foster parents as needed.
Develop and maintain professional relationships with families and staff, and act as a liaison to external stakeholders.
Participate in Management team meetings, conferences, and other agency-related activities as necessary.
Conduct regular all-staff meetings for program staff.
Work with Administrative Departments (HR, Training, IT, IS, Finance, Compliance and Clinical Integration) ensuring clear and effective communication in daily operations.
Participate in annual budget preparation with Executive Leadership and be accountable for programs adherence to annual budget parameters.
Follow agency purchasing and accounting procedures.
Maintain an approved schedule and acceptable level of attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary as they relate to the general nature of the position.
Assist in designated staff performance evaluations and discipline.