Foster Care Program Manager

Are you interested in providing support to families and youth in need of mental health services? If so, Devereux might have the right opportunity for you! We are looking to hire a passionate individual to join our team as a Foster Care Program Manager.

The Foster Care Program Manager oversees the daily operations and strategic direction of the agency’s foster care and child welfare services. This role ensures high-quality, trauma-informed care for youth by managing in-home programming, supervising staff, and maintaining compliance with all state licensing and accreditation standards. The Clinical Manager leads recruitment, licensing, and retention efforts for foster homes, building strong relationships with prospective and current foster parents to ensure a stable and nurturing network of caregivers. Responsibilities include program development, regulatory oversight, staff training, quality improvement, community outreach, and collaboration with social service partners. The Program Manager ensures that all placements support the safety, well-being, and permanency goals of children and youth in our care.

The job responsibilities of a Foster Care Program Manager at Devereux typically include :

• Overseeing the foster care program, including managing staff and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures to improve service delivery.
• Managing budgets and resources to ensure efficient operation of the program.
• Recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating employees within the foster care program.
• Coordinating and supervising foster care services, ensuring that all foster homes and placements meet required standards.
• Implementing recruitment and retention strategies for foster families and overseeing the licensing and re-licensing processes.
• Conducting periodic inspections of foster homes and client records to ensure compliance with program policies and procedures.
• Maintaining relationships with community agencies and other local referral and funding sources.
• Providing general support for foster families, including 24-hour on-call support and availability to receive and process placement calls and inquiries.
• Developing and implementing in-service training programs for foster care staff in conjunction with the Director and other agency training programs.

Position Details

Pay Range: Starts at $65,000 - $74,100 annually. Compensation based on experience and education.

Location: Hybrid – Office and Community-based throughout Broward, Dade and Palm Beach counties. Office is located in Davie, Florida.

Benefits And Rewards

• Up to 24 PTO days/year (increases with service)
• Up to 64 hours of sick time
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision Devereux Benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan
• ASCEND Tuition Program
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Payactiv: Access your earned wages early
• Employee Assistance Program & Discounts

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Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor'd degree in relevant field required
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Human Services, or related field preferred

Experience

• 2+ years of supervisory-level experience. required
• Must be certified in the state of FL as a Child Welfare Case Manager (CWCM) or Child Welfare Licensing Counselor (CWLC) required

Other Requirements

• Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Test and TB Test.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida. To learn more visit: .
• Valid driver's license.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

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Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after

30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

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Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE