Therapeutic Foster Home Supervisor

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20h

About The Position

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE: Plans, schedules, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the activities and staff of assigned homes; reviews and approves assessment, treatment and behavioral intervention plans for youth. Ensures the highest possible level of quality services provided to children while supporting a positive working environment for all. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills. Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff to include house parents and youth care specialists. Recommends selection of staff; assist in training of staff and provides for their professional development; administers discipline as required. Assists in planning goals, objectives, procedures, and work standards; provides input into the operations of Foster Homes. Contributes to the overall quality of the division's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending, and implementing improved policies and procedures. Provides consultations, evaluations, and in-home visits; provides technical and treatment planning support; schedules and participates in ongoing case review and individual/group meetings. Ensures compliance with all licensing regulations, contract requirements, and organizational policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with USDA regulations; monitors meal production records; updates and maintains proper inventory of food items. Processes intake and admissions documentation for youth; enters data into system; maintains case files. Monitors medical and dental visits; ensures data is entered into system. Reviews well-being documentation; advocates for youth for placement. Completes CANS and SB 107 documentation or other forms required for placement of youth. Intake and discharge planning for youth in assigned homes. Coordinates intake process and enters all youth information into extendedReach including referrals, denials, deferred and accepted youth. Confers with professional and supervisory staff to coordinate treatment plans and service delivery to youth and families. Develops staff schedules to ensure 24-hour coverage; organizes and develops plans to utilize part-time support staff and volunteers; responds to emergencies as required. Maintains and directs the maintenance of accurate records and files; prepares correspondence, reports, training information and a variety of written materials. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Represents the organization with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field; AND two (2) years of professional case management experience. A Bachelor's Degree is required for this position and an equivalent combination of experience and education will not be considered.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, work planning, organization, performance review and evaluation, and employee training and discipline.
Knowledge of: Theories and practices of social work ethics, child development, including principles of behavior management and modification.
Knowledge of: Family and child counseling, mediation principles, assessment case planning, various therapeutic intervention techniques.
Knowledge of: Federal, state and local laws related to operations.
Knowledge of: Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment; record keeping principles and practices.
Knowledge of: Computer applications related to the work.
Knowledge of: Basic budgetary and accounting policies and practices.
Knowledge of: Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Knowledge of: Techniques for working with a wide variety of people from various backgrounds where relations may be strained or confrontational.
Skill in: Planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of assigned staff.
Skill in: Training others in work policies and procedures, including the SAMA Program.
Skill in: Reviewing and evaluating treatment plans and making constructive recommendations.
Skill in: Assessing the behavior of children and families and in assisting staff in developing and implementing effective treatment plans.
Skill in: Interpreting, applying, and explaining applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
Skill in: Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
Skill in: Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide customer services in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
Skill in: Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
Skill in: Working successfully with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
Skill in: Providing effective supervision, counseling, and crisis intervention to children ages 0-18 years within general guidelines.
Skill in: Maintaining the safety and security of children and youth.
Skill in: Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
Skill in: Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
Nevada driver’s license.
CPR and First Aid certification within six (6) months of date of employment.
SNHD Health Card.
Together Facing the Challenge Training Facilitator certification within six (6) months of date of employment

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff to include house parents and youth care specialists.
Recommends selection of staff; assist in training of staff and provides for their professional development; administers discipline as required.
Assists in planning goals, objectives, procedures, and work standards; provides input into the operations of Foster Homes.
Contributes to the overall quality of the division's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending, and implementing improved policies and procedures.
Provides consultations, evaluations, and in-home visits; provides technical and treatment planning support; schedules and participates in ongoing case review and individual/group meetings.
Ensures compliance with all licensing regulations, contract requirements, and organizational policies and procedures.
Ensures compliance with USDA regulations; monitors meal production records; updates and maintains proper inventory of food items.
Processes intake and admissions documentation for youth; enters data into system; maintains case files.
Monitors medical and dental visits; ensures data is entered into system.
Reviews well-being documentation; advocates for youth for placement.
Completes CANS and SB 107 documentation or other forms required for placement of youth.
Intake and discharge planning for youth in assigned homes.
Coordinates intake process and enters all youth information into extendedReach including referrals, denials, deferred and accepted youth.
Confers with professional and supervisory staff to coordinate treatment plans and service delivery to youth and families.
Develops staff schedules to ensure 24-hour coverage; organizes and develops plans to utilize part-time support staff and volunteers; responds to emergencies as required.
Maintains and directs the maintenance of accurate records and files; prepares correspondence, reports, training information and a variety of written materials.
Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
Represents the organization with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.