Job details
Job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Bachelor`s (preferred)
Working in child welfare setting: 4 years (preferred)
Driver`s license (preferred)
Full job description
Professional work providing oversight to the placement team in coordinating placements for children 0-17 entering foster care in hillsborough county or needing replacementThis involves an in depth knowledge of available resources as well as the child welfare system, and the aptitude to provide supportive and strong supervision to a team of professional individualsParticipates in organization’s continuous quality improvement efforts.
Essential functions:
1Completes all reporting requirements as required by pre-established timelines.
2In conjunction with director, continually monitors progress towards contract performance goals, helps to organize workload to assist staff in achieving individual goals.
3Provides monthly supervision to staffEnsures that staff are providing high quality service and complying with agency policy and proceduresResponsible for any disciplinary action that may need to be taken.
4Ensure staff is providing prompt placement responseWork with licensing supervisor to ensure timely placement of children and trouble shoot any areas of need.
5Oversee placement specialist in ensuring compliance with policy and procedureEnsure all job duties are being met.
6Oversee placement operation coordinator in ensuring compliance with policy and procedureEnsure all job duties are being met.
7Supervises placement night shift supervisor and provides support, supervision and corrective action as needed.
8Maintains schedule of on-call rotationProvides back up support 24/7 as needed.
9Works closely in collaboration with hcso and leadership of the cmos in meeting immediate placement needs, as well as replacement needs.
10Be prepared to work in conjunction and provide quick response to the gal, attorney ad litems, judges, attorneys and other system partners when placement concerns/issues may arise.
11Develops strong partnership with licensing provider(s), as well as residential providers to ensure a robust and positive partnership with all placement providers.
12Attends qpi related events to include but not limited to hcfpa meetings and foster parent appreciation events.
13In conjunction with the director assists in: development of procedure, budget development, budget monitoring and implementing countermeasures for budget performance.
14Works within the philosophy and policies of the children`s home network.
15Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualification requirements:
Education & experience:
Minimum of bachelor’s degree in social work or a closely related field from an accredited educational institution and at least four (4) years of experience in working with special needs children in a child welfare settingRelevant case management experience a plusExperience with foster care required.
Licenses & certifications:
Child welfare certification via the florida certification board is required.
Must possess and maintain a valid florida driver’s license with no record of criminal driving offense of license suspension.
Must possess means of providing job related transportation and show proof of required insuranceMust be insurable under chn’s current auto insurance policy.
Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Must successfully complete and maintain fdle clearance, federal background and state criminal background check and sexual predator screening.
Competencies & professional development:
Annual training requirements: the following training topics are required annually: sexual harassment, blood-born pathogens, workplace accident prevention and reporting, confidentiality and privacy practices, diversity/cultural competency, child abuse and neglect mandated reporter statutes and methods, prevention of violence in the workplace, osha–related training, crisis prevention, and program goalsMaintenance of child welfare certification.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Knowledge of department of children and families rules and regulations regarding the care of children and the specific regulations around foster care and placement.
Knowledge of childhood development and related mental health processes.
Knowledge of child abuse or neglect reporting procedures and methods.
Knowledge of child and family histories, habits, tendencies, general behaviors, etc.
Knowledge of agency`s organizational structure, standard operating procedures, and policies.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, supervisors and other individuals in a diverse arena.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, verbally and in writing.
Computer skills to include basic knowledge of fsfn, outlook, excel, and word
Experience in managing a team of diverse individuals.
Essential physical skills:
Visual: ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, read printed materials, and make observations of physical facilities.
Hearing: ability to understand and comprehend spoken dialogue in individual and group settings.
Frequent use of hands.
Ability to speak clearly and effectively.
Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.
Environmental conditions:
Works indoors in an office environment.
Spends periods of time in transit using personal vehicle.
Works within residential providers and foster families.
High interaction with children and families.
Moderate level of potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens
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Job type: full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Education:
Bachelor`s (preferred)
Experience:
Working in child welfare setting: 4 years (preferred)
Foster care: 4 years (preferred)
License/certification:
Driver`s license (preferred)
Child welfare certification (preferred)
Work location:
One location
Work remotely:
Yes
Work location: one location
