Foster Care Supervisor Starting at 60,000

Overview Job Location: Taylor, MI 48180 Education Level: Graduate Degree Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year Responsibilities Provide supervision to assigned Foster Care Case Managers. Assist the assigned Foster Care Case Managers in meeting and or exceeding all licensing, contractual and agency performance standards, tasks and expectations in a professional and ethical manner. Represent and support Wolverine Human Services and its employees, clientele and activities in a positive fashion that furthers the agency mission statement. Secure, develop and support quality program services and staff development that enable children to achieve permanency in a safe and structured manner. Assist employees to interpret and follow agency standards and policies. Facilitate employee resolution of ethical dilemmas and concerns and provide guidelines which are sensitive to cultural differences of clients. Assist and support the training needs of new and current employees. Participate in Quality Assurance activities. Assist with the development and compliance of performance based corrective action plans (CAPs). Instruct employees in accurate, complete, and appropriate record keeping. Provide employees with support and consultation to enhance the provision of efficient and effective services. Assist employees in exploring a variety of action strategies to assist in making accurate assessments, developing appropriate service plans and making sound decisions in case planning. Establish and cultivate an environment in which learning can easily occur and make recommendations related to professional development opportunities. Provide regular and frequent feedback regarding worker performance and complete a formal performance evaluation of individual employees on the schedule established by the agency in consultation with the Program Manager. Maintain a professional, supportive, confidential and therapeutic atmosphere for our clientele, co-workers, community partners. Ability to handle a flexible schedule. Be available and willing to respond to agency/client related needs on a twenty-four hour basis. Demonstrate proficiency in WHS technology platforms and applications. Participate/attend and complete all required contractual, licensing and agency training successfully. Function as a Mandated Reporter, as required by Michigan Child Protection Law. Facilitate/attend all required meetings. Other duties, as assigned. Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited school of Human Behavioral Sciences such as Social Work or Psychology preferred; Bachelor's degree required. Required experience as specified within the state of Michigan’s licensing and contractual rules and expectations. Ability to teach/train, supervise, and consult with staff, agency committees, and other organizations as assigned. Extensive working knowledge of Michigan’s Child Welfare system. Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills. Valid Michigan drivers and chauffeur’s license or ability to obtain chauffeur’s license. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wolverine Human Services