Supervisor of Independent Living - Child Welfare

Kids Central•Wildwood, FL

2h•$60,000 - $63,500•Hybrid

About The Position

This role provides direct supervision to Independent Living Coordinators, an Independent Living Navigator, and an Administrative Assistant to ensure programs are conducted according to best practices, accreditation standards, agency policies and procedures, and in accordance with existing law. The position is with Kids Central, a Community Based Care agency focused on protecting children, supporting families, and engaging communities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work and/or related field required.
Minimum of three years' experience in the social services field is required.
Must have a sensitivity and responsiveness to the cultural differences in the organization’s employment and service population.
Child Protective Professional Certification required.
Current Background Clearance Screening Letter required.
Valid Florida driver’s license and insurable by agency’s current insurance carrier.
Must carry company provided smart phone with data plan for business communications during and outside business hours.
Ability to meet Organizational Required Competency standards.
Excellent risk assessment skills, including the ability to recognize abuse indicators.
Excellent communications skills (verbal and written).
Good working knowledge of the Florida Child Welfare system and community resources.
Effective public speaking skills.
Excellent mentoring skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including being on call.
Ability to travel up to 65%.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Master's in social work (MSW) and/or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct supervision and leadership to the Independent Living Administrative Assistant, Independent Living Navigator, and Independent Living Coordinators.
Conducts One on One Supervision in conjunction with the Kids Central Job Coach in preparation of Certification.
Monitors and evaluates performance of the Independent Living Coordinators and Navigator.
Assists the Director to coordinate the implementation of new services or modification of existing services.
Conducts Supervisory reviews and documents review in the Florida Safe Family Network System.
Assists Independent Living Coordinators with counseling Independent Living clients in accordance with their Individual Service Plan and program expectations.
Conducts case reviews to ensure youth’s compliance with transition/intervention plans, which include activities to be completed and developing connections with community resources.
Serves as a member on the internal Council on Accreditation Peer Review team.
Leads and/or participates on committees especially those relating to the independent living program.
Communicates with partner agencies regarding support services to ensure expectations are being met in accordance with Agency and state regulations and accreditation standards.
Ensures that the Independent Living Coordinators under their supervision are properly trained prior to assuming duties (pre-service/orientation training).
Ensures that the Independent Living Coordinators under their supervision remain properly trained during their tenure as employees (in-service training, higher education courses, personal counseling, assigned readings, etc.).
Maintains a high degree of professional education and training to ensure their ability to offer the highest level of best practice for the clients served in the program.
Serves as an ambassadorial representative of the Agency to the community.
Provides assistance with matters related to marketing and program promotion both on and off site.
Participates as a representative of the Agency by being a member of a community social services committee, as applicable.
Participates as needed as a representative of the Agency by making presentations to various groups.
Updates Independent Living Policies ongoing as needed.
Plans and Facilitates Youth Advisory Council meetings after hours.
Performs other duties as assigned.