Senior Director of Foster Care

For more than 126 years, Epworth Children's Home has grown and adapted to the individual needs of children and families by providing a safe and nurturing environment, evidence-based practices, and programs across the continuum of care and across the state of South Carolina. Summary Coordinate and oversee all areas related to foster care programs. Primary Performance Objectives Provide supervision and oversight of the foster care program. Provide supervision to the local program directors of the Foster Care program Facilitate and coordinate best practices that maintain the highest level of safety, security and quality care for all clients in the Foster Care program. Job Task Summary Coordinate the Foster Care programs according to applicable performance standards and requirements as set forth by applicable governing regulations, Epworth policy and procedure, the TFTC practice model, and national accreditation standards. Generate date regarding referrals, outcomes and incidents. Effectively manages and continuously develops the program. Assist the Chief Operating Officer in program planning and long-range goals. Represent Epworth in the community; maintain good working relationships with other social agencies, services, and resources within the community. Assist in training and credentialing of staff to comply with treatment needs, internal policy, fiscal and regulatory requirements. Reviews critical incidents for the foster care program. Work with Directors to market, grow, and expand the Foster Care program across the state. Attend foster parent events. Oversee the implementation of the evidence-based practice model. Maintain program licensure as a child placing agency. Provide input to the CFO and COO concerning the development of budget and ensure adherence to budgeting guidelines for the Foster Care program. Interview, hire, and train employee applicants. Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises Directors of foster care programs within region that is assigned. Conduct bi-monthly visits to Epworth's outpost offices to engage with staff, gather feedback, review PQI goals and identify opportunities for improvement. Qualifications Master's degree in psychology, social work, or counseling Five years experience working with children in the child welfare system. Prior experience working with a child placing agency is highly desired. Must be proficient with various software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and electronic communication. Know or have the ability to quickly learn any database system required Must become a certified Together Facing the Challenge trainer within 1 year of hire. Must be able to pass standard background checks, including: drug screen, employment physical, SLED, DSS Central Registry and Sex Offenders Registry Has a belief system and engages in faith practices that are compatible with those of the United Methodist Church Personal Attributes And Skills Demonstrates the ability to learn and to practice teamwork; patient and compassionate Understands and respects the necessity for confidentiality Positive and calm presence in all situations Organized with an attention to detail Excellent communication skills in written and verbal form The mission of Epworth Children's Home is to serve children, youth and families through caring, safe, Christian communities, where hurts are healed, hope is nurtured, and faith in God, self, and others is developed. #J-18808-Ljbffr