Foster Care Supervisor

Foster Care Supervisor Regular Full-Time Management Flint, MI, US Salary Range: $52,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually Who We Are Dignity and respect are simple human gifts, belonging to all. Since 1976, Spectrum has worked to strengthen children, families, and communities across the state of Michigan. Each day, more than 1,450 children, teens, and adults who deal with mental, physical, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges find help in a Spectrum program. And, we are gratified they do. Services we provide Spectrum Child and Family Services supports our community’s children and teens that are delinquent, have been neglected/abused or abandoned; are medically fragile, multiple handicapped, dual diagnosed, and behaviorally and/or emotionally impaired. Our programs support a population with constantly changing needs and our goal is to strengthen and empower the families, so they become self-sufficient, stable, and competent. We offer the following great benefits: BCBS Medical, Vision Flexible Spending Account 403(b) with employer match Paid time off Responsibilities: To provide management of Foster Care services, while providing leadership and direction, assuming various administration responsibilities and ensuring that appropriate services are carried out in accordance with contract requirements, applicable laws and within the policies and standards set by the President, the Board of Trustees and relevant funding and regulatory bodies. Provide service coordination and reporting requirements for the Foster Care Unit. Qualifications: Education : Possession of a Bachelor’s degree with preference for Master’s degree in one of the following human services areas : social work, sociology, psychology, forensic psychology, interdisciplinary studies in social science, education, community development, law enforcement, behavioral science, gerontology, special education, education of the emotionally disturbed, education of the gifted, family ecology, community services, family studies, family and/or child development, counseling psychology, criminal justice, human services or in a human services-related counseling major. Experience : Four years of direct related experience with at least two years experience in Foster Care, child welfare or other children’s services . Transportation : Reliable and ongoing as required to make home visits (when necessary) and provide transportation to youth and families, valid un-restricted driver’s license, good driving record, proof of automobile insurance. #J-18808-Ljbffr