Permanency Supervisor

A SECOND CHANCE INC•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Permanency Supervisor Educational Requirements Master’s degree in Social Work or related field preferred Work Experience 1 to 2 years of experience working directly with children and families in the areas of foster care and adoption. Previous experience with SWAN services strongly preferred (Child Preparation, Child Specific Recruitment, Family/Child Profiles, Finalization, Placement) Supervisory Requirements At least 1 years of direct supervisory experience with children and families in either job related or volunteer experience preferred Status Full-time; Exempt Qualifications Must have excellent organizational, verbal and written communication, and inter-personal skills Must demonstrate leadership tenants and the ability to work independently with children and families. Knowledge of Kinship Foster Care services and adoption preferred Must possess excellent case management and client assessment skills Must have the ability to work effectively and cooperatively with other professionals and service providers RESPONSIBILITIES Provides direct supervision/oversight to Permanency Specialists, Coordinators, and/or consultants across SWAN service lines in both Philadelphia & Allegheny county offices Conducts regular supervision/monthly meetings, coaching, and performance evaluations to ensure staff accountability and growth Leads unit meetings and provides ongoing case consultation and guidance. Oversees the timeliness, quality, and completion of all documentation of assigned SWAN services Monitors monthly benchmarks, past due reports, and service outcomes Ensures all services meet SWAN Gold Standard expectations prior to submission to the counties Ensures compliance in the permanency document request process utilizing gold standard practice to achieve timely fulfillment of PLC and Adoption requests. Responsible for overseeing the permanency planning meetings and weekly permanency status updates with Program workers and Supervisors. Provides direct oversight for Permanency Round Table process, tracking and execution. Develops, implements, and monitors adherence to SWAN program policies, procedures and controls necessary to ensure best practices in child/family safety, well-being, assessments, case management, permanency planning, etc. Develops and maintains effective family foster care service programs that address diverse service needs, outcomes attainment including, quality service standards, permanency and the use of technology to enhance service delivery to children and youth; birth parents; kinship caregivers, and foster parents. Serve as a liaison for DHS/CUA/CYF for all permanency questions or concerns. Assist in implementing creative solutions for collaborating with the County team to ensure that families are prepared for permanency, and knowledgeable of their permanency options. Participate in conducting Permanency Training and education to staff and families Attend various meetings pertaining to permanency issues as a liaison to permanency Provide all functions of a Program Supervisor (only in circumstances when permanency staff are overseeing program cases) which include: To review all documentation related to the specific casework tasks and when needed to complete said documentation in KIDS, Extended Reach and the DHS assessment system. To interface with clients, DHS/CUA/CYF, other providers and management staff regarding client specific issues in an effort to resolve and support kinship placements. To prepare written reports to/for the leadership team of Child and Family Services on designated subjects relative to safety, wellbeing and permanency of clients. To gather monthly statistical data on client information and goal achievement for each program outcomes report in an effort to strategically achieve all departmental performance goals and strategic plans for growth. To interface with all organizational departments to address and resolve client concerns inclusive of but not limited to the Fiscal department, Transportation department, RMD, Certification, Compliance, and SBH departments. To serve as the first line on problem solving and de-escalation for on call and crisis situations. To coach, lead, motivate and hold accountable personnel through providing daily support for the division, leading unit meetings and completing supervisions. To ensure file compliance for the respective unit and abide by all DPW foster parent licensure standards. Adhere to all other program and agency policies and procedures governing the objective of the agency and program. Work on-call hours as directed Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Current Act 33 and Act 34 Clearances Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License Access to an insured, registered vehicle that can be used for employment Available to work flexible schedule (weekend hours as scheduled) City/County travel Carry agency cell phone On Call Reports to the Permanency Director A Second Chance, Inc. is an Equal opportunity Employer A Second Chance is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious; national origin or ancestry; sex; gender identity or expression; sexual orientation disability; marital status; familial status; age (40 or over); or use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness or physical disability of any individual or independent contractor or because of the disability of an individual with whom the person is known to have an association; or on any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Qualifications

Requirements

Must have excellent organizational, verbal and written communication, and inter-personal skills
Must demonstrate leadership tenants and the ability to work independently with children and families.
Must possess excellent case management and client assessment skills
Must have the ability to work effectively and cooperatively with other professionals and service providers
Current Act 33 and Act 34 Clearances
Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
Access to an insured, registered vehicle that can be used for employment
Available to work flexible schedule (weekend hours as scheduled)
City/County travel
Carry agency cell phone
On Call

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field preferred
Previous experience with SWAN services strongly preferred (Child Preparation, Child Specific Recruitment, Family/Child Profiles, Finalization, Placement)
Knowledge of Kinship Foster Care services and adoption preferred
At least 1 years of direct supervisory experience with children and families in either job related or volunteer experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides direct supervision/oversight to Permanency Specialists, Coordinators, and/or consultants across SWAN service lines in both Philadelphia & Allegheny county offices
Conducts regular supervision/monthly meetings, coaching, and performance evaluations to ensure staff accountability and growth
Leads unit meetings and provides ongoing case consultation and guidance.
Oversees the timeliness, quality, and completion of all documentation of assigned SWAN services
Monitors monthly benchmarks, past due reports, and service outcomes
Ensures all services meet SWAN Gold Standard expectations prior to submission to the counties
Ensures compliance in the permanency document request process utilizing gold standard practice to achieve timely fulfillment of PLC and Adoption requests.
Responsible for overseeing the permanency planning meetings and weekly permanency status updates with Program workers and Supervisors.
Provides direct oversight for Permanency Round Table process, tracking and execution.
Develops, implements, and monitors adherence to SWAN program policies, procedures and controls necessary to ensure best practices in child/family safety, well-being, assessments, case management, permanency planning, etc.
Develops and maintains effective family foster care service programs that address diverse service needs, outcomes attainment including, quality service standards, permanency and the use of technology to enhance service delivery to children and youth; birth parents; kinship caregivers, and foster parents.
Serve as a liaison for DHS/CUA/CYF for all permanency questions or concerns.
Assist in implementing creative solutions for collaborating with the County team to ensure that families are prepared for permanency, and knowledgeable of their permanency options.
Participate in conducting Permanency Training and education to staff and families
Attend various meetings pertaining to permanency issues as a liaison to permanency
Provide all functions of a Program Supervisor (only in circumstances when permanency staff are overseeing program cases) which include: To review all documentation related to the specific casework tasks and when needed to complete said documentation in KIDS, Extended Reach and the DHS assessment system. To interface with clients, DHS/CUA/CYF, other providers and management staff regarding client specific issues in an effort to resolve and support kinship placements. To prepare written reports to/for the leadership team of Child and Family Services on designated subjects relative to safety, wellbeing and permanency of clients. To gather monthly statistical data on client information and goal achievement for each program outcomes report in an effort to strategically achieve all departmental performance goals and strategic plans for growth. To interface with all organizational departments to address and resolve client concerns inclusive of but not limited to the Fiscal department, Transportation department, RMD, Certification, Compliance, and SBH departments. To serve as the first line on problem solving and de-escalation for on call and crisis situations. To coach, lead, motivate and hold accountable personnel through providing daily support for the division, leading unit meetings and completing supervisions. To ensure file compliance for the respective unit and abide by all DPW foster parent licensure standards.
Adhere to all other program and agency policies and procedures governing the objective of the agency and program.
Work on-call hours as directed
Performs other related duties as assigned.