Foster Care Program Manager; LISW-S or LPCC-S Pay: $70,000-75,000 The Foster Care Program Manager will oversee assigned staff and ensure compliance to the program’s contractual guidelines. Responsibilities
Provide administration coordination for program contracts while aggressively seeking the growth and expansion in the local market(s) through relationships with key stakeholders.
Provides clinical coordination for regional services, individual, family and group counseling, and individual supervision of all staff as assigned. Oversees Diagnostic Assessment, treatment plan development, attend treatment team meetings and any other meetings on behalf of the client. Reviews and signs off on all paperwork generated by the Treatment Coordinators and Treatment Advocates.
Leads clinical team of multi-professionals and trains and supports team members in the region.
Works with Treatment Coordinators in coordinating services for youth obtained in the community, including mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational and social services.
Assigns advocate services, when authorized, and regularly reviews the progress and status of the youth’s advocate component making adjustments as necessary and appropriate.
Coordinates and develops curriculum activities.
Coordinate all intake services, initial paperwork, and documentation.
Assign mediation services, when authorized, and regularly review the progress and status of the case(s).
Conduct mediation appointments as needed.
Maintain productivity standards on a monthly basis.
Makes public appearances and presentations as requested.
Provides on-call services and works with children, adults and families as necessary or assigned.
Work collaboratively with other NYAP programs and staff throughout the organization.
Sign off on all Incident Reports and other required reports as well as submitting the reports for processing according to agency policy.
Submit weekly reports to the Executive Director.
Perform all duties in accordance with personnel policies and the program’s fiscal guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
Two years’ direct experience in the field of human services.
Current professional license as required; Ohio LISW-S or LPCC-S
Relevant experience working with individuals being served through the child welfare and/or juvenile justice system.
Must be knowledgeable of group facilitation/mediation practices and principles
Training, education, and/or experience related to the following:
Family facilitation, mediation, and/or conflict resolution
Strengths based assessment and planning
Driving and Vehicle Requirements
Valid driver’s license
Reliable personal transportation
Good driving record
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability
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Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy
QualificationsThe person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
