Foster Care Program Manager - Phoenix, AZ (Phoenix Foster Care)

Intermountain Centers•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Foster Care Program Manager oversees the clinical programming of the program: training, treatment services, foster family support, ensuring that children in care receive safe, stable, and nurturing environments. This role involves staff supervision and collaboration with various stakeholders to promote the well-being of children and families within the foster care system.

Requirements

Minimum Education Required: Master’s degree in a field related to Behavioral Health or Child Welfare.
Minimum Experience Required: Two years of management experience required.
Overall experience of four years in the field of Behavioral Health or Child Welfare.
Minimum 18 years of age.
Valid AZ DPS Level I fingerprint clearance card (must maintain valid card throughout employment)
CPR, First Aid, AED certification, if required (must maintain throughout employment).
Current, valid Driver’s License and 39-month Motor Vehicle Report and proof of vehicle registration liability insurance to meet insurance requirements
Initial current negative TB test result, if required (Employer provides).
Must pass a pre-employment and annual drug test.

Responsibilities

Supports the organization’s mission, goals and management decisions; promotes an empirical behavioral model in program services.
Assists in directing daily operations of foster and kinship care programs within the assigned geographic region.
Works with State Foster Care Leadership staff in developing and implementing foster care clinical and training policies ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
Works with VP of Specialty Services and other Foster Care Staff to assess training needs.
Works with VP of Specialty Services and other Foster Care Staff in developing and maintaining staff training modules and materials.
Provides training and direction to Program Coordinators and/or Foster Parents on behavioral and other treatment services.
Supports designated Foster Care and Kinship Supervisors.
Provides clinical and administrative support to staff, providing and/or assisting with required clinical supervision.
Review and approve all Therapeutic Foster Care Treatment plans.
Works with VP of Clinical Operations – Specialty Programs, Training Department and HR to ensure staff orientation and training is implemented in accordance with state and organizational policies.
Assist in the hiring, developing, retaining, evaluating, disciplining and discharging of program staff.
Supports on-call rotation.
Works with the QM team on quality improvement initiatives, quality metrics, data validation, etc.
Oversees monitoring of safety and welfare of children in foster care homes.
Manages complaints, including resolution and follow up, in collaboration with Intermountain Centers’ leadership team.
Engages with foster parents as needed.
Develop and maintain professional relationships with families and staff, and act as a liaison to external stakeholders.
Participates in Management team meetings, conferences, and other agency-related activities as necessary.
Maintains an approved schedule and acceptable level of attendance. This position requires full-time onsite requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary as they relate to the general nature of the position.
Performs designated staff evaluations and/or discipline.