Permanency Support Supervisor
About The Position
EMPOWER’s Community Based Care program includes services to families that support the safety, permanency, and well-being of children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). As the Single Source Continuum Contractor (SSCC) in Metroplex East (formerly referred to as Region 3E), EMPOWER will ensure the full range of services, which includes foster and kinship care, purchased services, case management, and reunification services. EMPOWER will fully engage the community to help achieve positive outcomes for children. As a Supervisor of Permanency Support, you will be supervising the Adoption Coordinators, Independent Living Coordinators, Family Finder Coordinators, and Courtesy Supervision Coordinators assigned to the area. Promotes the well-being of children in the Permanency Services Program, participates in staff meetings and trainings and coordinates with staff from other agencies involved in providing Permanency services. This position interacts routinely with clients, judges, attorneys, children, school personnel, and all other aspects of the community. Performs the following duties directly or through subordinates.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited four-year college or university
- 4 years full time child placing experience as a worker or above in a private or state agency.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must meet agency underwriting standards while driving agency vehicles and/or transporting clients.
Responsibilities
- Supervises Adoption Coordinators, Independent Living Coordinators, Family Finder Coordinators, and Courtesy Supervision Coordinators assigned to the area. Provides administrative expertise as required.
- Ensures the accuracy, content, and completeness of documentation and files.
- Participates in planning, programming, and budgeting of the Permanency Program.
- Participates in the development of short, intermediate, and long-range plans and goals for the Permanency Program.
- Participates in the development of Permanency Policies and Procedures.
- Maintains a close working relationship with public and private agencies and stakeholders involved in providing Permanency services/support.
- Assists in organizing program meetings. Conducts program orientation and on-the-job training of staff assigned to the unit.
- Coordinates Permanency services and requirements with public and private agencies as well as all stakeholders.
- Coordinates community resources for the benefit of children/families served by the Permanency Program.
- Compiles any required statistical data, completes reports and forwards to appropriate agencies.
- Coordinates with provider placement agencies and contractors on the delivery of services to children and families.
- Refrains from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and/or interferes with the responsibilities of the position.
- Provides regular supervision and professional development of Agency employees.
- Will be required to drive personal or agency vehicle while transporting children or conducting agency business. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must meet agency underwriting standards while driving agency vehicles and/or transporting clients.
- Advocates, promotes, and practices cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in all day-to-day interactions.
- Develops, promotes, and practices teamwork in all activities.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Flexible Schedule
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life insurance
- 401(k) Match
- 20 days of personal leave in first year of employment; 25 days after completion of year one
- 12 paid holidays for all non-residential and hybrid work schedule
- Longevity bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Program
- Referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
