Foster Care Supervisor

Catholic Charities West Michigan • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

Responsible for the day to day functioning of direct child welfare (foster care, adoption and/or licensing) workers. Provide clinical supervision and performance support. Are you passionate about discovering new ways to help empower people and make a difference in their lives? If you’ve got what it takes to support us in our mission to provide help and create hope through innovative, collaborative, and diverse programs within the community, then we’ve got the right opportunity for you. About Catholic Charities West Michigan Catholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM) is a community-based agency providing programs in Western Michigan and offering a variety of services in family preservation, behavioral health, child welfare, and community outreach. CCWM is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all staff are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. CCWM encourages persons of diverse backgrounds and faiths to apply for employment.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel
• Ability to successfully manage conflict between clients as well as staff
• Ability to read and interpret policy and procedures
• Ability to problem solve and prioritize many time sensitive tasks
• Ability to support and promote a positive work place culture
• Must be able to meet requirements of all contracts, licensing regulations and State/Federal oversight
• A Bachelor Degree through an accredited college/university and four years of experience in a child welfare agency, a child caring institution or in an agency performing a child welfare function is required.
• CWTI Training is required.

Nice To Haves

• A Master Degree through an accredited college/university and two years of experience in a child welfare agency, a child caring institution or in an agency performing a child welfare function is preferred.
• Two years of experience in a child welfare agency, a child caring institution or in an agency performing a child welfare function is preferred with a Master degree

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical supervision to direct staff weekly
• Reviews reports for grammar as well as content in compliance with rules and policies
• Attends court hearings and testify in court as needed
• Facilitates team meetings to deliver essential information to staff
• Assists with transporting clients as needed
• Coordinates service and advocate for services for families with Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Court
• Compiles data to report on contractual requirements at least quarterly
• Drives for Agency business
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager