Kinship Foster Care Certification Support Supervisor - 164454

Supervises the Placement Coordinator positions and Foster Care positions, including the Foster Care Recruitment and Retention position; responsible for providing oversight of services related to out of home placement of children; reports information on contracts, services, community partnerships, and placement data to administration; works collaboratively across the division to educate, train and inform team members about our county foster care program, out of home placement options, placement availability, levels of care, participates on statewide work groups related to foster care and placement continuum issues, etc. Adams County Children and Family Services Guiding Principles We believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect, valuing their input, and striving to do no harm. Honoring all people’s unique expertise and perspectives includes collaboration, shared decision making, and providing a safe environment. The best interest of children, families, and our community will always inform our approach, perspectives, and decisions. Children and youth belong in families and have a right to sibling, family, and community connections. Families have the inherent capacity to safely care for their children. We hold ourselves and our system accountable to each other, our families, and our community. Responsibilities Ensure review processes to approve or deny QRTP placements for children are being adhered to and train/educate team members on this process. Partner with Signal BHO to problem solve any youth going through the Independent Assessment Process. Negotiate purchase of out of home services when necessary and execute contracts. Negotiate and monitor out of state placements when necessary. Approve bed holds for youth who are hospitalized or on the run. Communicate and collaborate frequently with Child Welfare Accounting Department. Initiate and ensure regular communication with Colorado Access and other RAE’s when necessary to discuss youth with mental health and/or medical needs. Conduct one-on-one consultation with caseworkers and supervisors to provide feedback regarding potential placements, service requests and case direction. Collaborate with the Family Search and Engagement Supervisor in ensuring all kinship placement options have been explored and exhausted before looking at non-relative care. Participate in Creative Solutions calls and other problem-solving forums for difficult to place youth. Provide direct supervision and facilitate team meetings with placement and foster care staff, and Education Coordinator. Discuss placement decisions, monitor institutional investigations, track census data and other related concerns. Employ dispute resolution skills to resolve issues between out of home providers and ACHSD staff. Collaborate with the supervisor of the Foster Care Services and Support I team on a minimum weekly basis to ensure communication of placement needs and strategies to obtain new placement resources. Hold joint Foster Care program meetings a minimum of twice per month. Attend and facilitate various committee meetings, both at the state and local level, regarding out of home placement, congregate care, current legislation and state rules, utilization of resources and agency partnerships. Gather and analyze Trails based data regarding foster care, out of home care, and school stability for foster youth, with a specific emphasis on monitoring congregate care numbers. Present this data to administration in formal and informal formats. Act as a liaison between contracted community partners and ACHSD staff. Mediate concerns and assist in developing plans to address challenges between agencies when they arise. Ensure contracts are completed for all out of home care providers. Track usage and data for the Shiloh House guaranteed beds and report data on a monthly basis or as requested. Partner with Shiloh House to ensure guaranteed beds are being utilized. Meet at least once a year with out of home providers. Ensure policies, such as but not limited to, the Prudent Parent Standard, are adhered to by our out of home providers. Remain abreast of all Volume 7 rules and regulations related to the licensing/certification of foster homes and foster parents. Keep the Client Services Manager informed of all institutional investigations in county foster homes. Act as an ambassador /champion for our county foster care program and provide support, guidance and task-related help to launch and maintain the therapeutic foster care program. Coordinate with Binti to ensure the certification, placement and recruitment modules are operational and serving their purpose in attracting and retaining foster families to the program. Schedule regular meetings with Binti personnel to ensure our recruitment marketing needs are being met. Devise targeted, well-developed strategies to recruit families for both our therapeutic foster care program and traditional foster care. Attend and participate in various supervisory meetings, work groups and planning committees related to current best practice and policies regarding foster care and out of home placements. Responsible for keeping information in the Placements folder in Shared Files and MS Teams relevant and current. Responsible for keeping state issued rates current in Shared Files. Responsible for approving and/or negotiating rates for children in foster care and congregate care. Provide monthly placement report and monthly foster care workload report to the Client Services Manager. Attend state Foster Care quarterly and monthly Fostering Colorado meetings and remain informed of upcoming changes, legislation, etc. related to foster care. Facilitate RED (Review, Evaluate, Direct) Teams. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required/requested. Qualifications Ability to supervise staff. Working knowledge of child welfare practices. Skilled in negotiation and able to work towards resolution of differences in an objective manner. Ability to collaborate with peers and work creatively to solve problems. Skill to be organized, manage time and plan. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Familiarity with and knowledge of state laws/regulations including the Colorado Children’s Code, agency policies and procedures and agency/county/state letters. Familiarity with and/or ability to learn Volume 7 rules and regulations related to foster care certification and QRTP placements. Knowledge of federal laws, regulations, procedures and requirements regarding the health and welfare of children. Experience and Education Experience: Four (4) years of full time professional social casework experience acquired after the degree in a public or private social services agency in an area appropriate to the position Education and Training: Bachelor's Degree in one of the human behavioral science fields. A Bachelor's of Social work may substitute for 1 year of the required experience. An MSW may substitute for 2 years of the required experience. Proof of education, (degree or transcripts,) and license (if candidate has received one) are required. License or Certificate: Must be eligible to become a certified supervisor through the State Child Welfare Academy or already be certified. Possession of a Colorado Driver's License and proof of automotive insurance. Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check. Other: Must utilize a personal vehicle to get to many appointments in the local community and surrounding areas within Colorado. Ability to obtain, maintain, and ensure continued access to State and County systems in strict compliance with all applicable county and state regulations, policies, and user agreements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Adams County