Program Manager for Therapeutic Foster Care

Ariel Clinical Services•Colorado Springs, CO

just now•$71,107 - $77,506

About The Position

The Foster Care Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and management of Therapeutic Foster Care, Parenting Time, and CHRP programs. Ariel Clinical Services Mission To provide safe, nurturing, and supportive environments for our clients so that they may have the opportunities to develop their strengths, maximize their potentials and fully participate in society.

Requirements

The ability to read, speak and write in English.
The ability to establish rapport with clients/families in order that optimal information gathering may occur.
The ability to communicate verbally and in written format in both individual and group settings.
Ability to be flexible, and able to change direction rapidly.
Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, complete a wide variety of tasks in a timely and accurate fashion and direct others, as needed.
Proficient computer knowledge.
Must be available outside of traditional office hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary to perform the functions of the position.
Strong knowledge of the type of work child welfare agencies participate in.
Exercise independent judgment within the scope and boundaries of the department, the Agency’s Standard Operating Procedures, and Federal, State and Local Rules and Regulations regarding department operations.
Knowledge of human development regarding major milestones of development, normal development parameters and commonly regarded devices to measure such.
Knowledge of family dynamics regarding communication, interactions, and general functioning as well as parenting skills and intervention techniques.
Knowledge of community resources (social, public agency, and information) in order to assist families in accessing these resources.
Ability to provide reliable, insured transportation for self and others through the community served.
Ability to demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance as scheduled and requested.
Bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral sciences OR
Bachelor's degree in a non-related field, with minimum two years' experience supervised by an individual with a Master of Social Work or other Master's degree in the social or behavioral sciences.
Valid Regular Driver’s License, with acceptable driving record.
CPR & First Aid within 60 days of hire
QMAP certification within 60 days of hire
Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) Certification at next available opportunity.
Safety Care within 60 days of hire.
Informed Supervision within 60 days of hire.
Brief Suicide Intervention Training within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in social or behavioral sciences
A minimum of one year experience in a supervisory role, including budget, program development, strategic planning, or entrepreneur experience.
A minimum of one year experience in clinical background.
Bilingual/Bi-literate, preferably in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with professional and ethical standards. Ensure programs are audit ready with applicable, rules, regs and agency standards.
Work with their teams to improve all aspects of their programs to further the agency goals.
Oversee and ensure the quality day-to-day operations of the front range foster care and supervised visit programs.
Provide direct supervision of supervisors and case managers.
Recruit and retain team members by actively participating in HR functions. Develop, implement, and maintain Agency wide Standard Operating Procedures for programs supervised and compliance with program specific regulations.
Adhere to and support accounting policies and procedures. Oversee preparation of and adherence to departments budgets with a focus on maintaining sustainable funding streams.
Coordinate and collaborate with counties and community agencies to provide services.
Review monthly billing statements and expenditures. Overall fiduciary responsibility for programs.
Monitor and measure outcomes to assure program effectiveness and individual/stakeholders’ satisfaction, as well as program assurance and program evaluations.
Build strong relationships and collaborate internally and externally with other programs and community leaders.
Support agency-wide initiatives.
Back-up on-call rotation.
Ensures quality coordinated care that meets the regulatory standards.
Must work closely with other Ariel Programs and offices.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Dental and Life Insurance Premiums are 100% covered by Ariel, which averages to an additional $4.80/hour to your total compensation!
Vision
$50/month; $600/year with Lifestyle Spending Account
Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Legal & ID Shield through MetLife
Retirement 403B & 403B employer match up to 4% at one year anniversary
Mileage Reimbursement
Employer provided work phone and computer
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness Program
And committed to a Culture of Awesomeness!