Reports to the Director of Specialized Foster Care and supervises a team of up to 6 staff members including case planner, behavior specialist, case associate and parent advocate.
Ensures that staff conduct permanency planning activities in an appropriate and timely manner; ensures that staff are identifying the needs of each case and are either providing directly or are accessing the entire range of clinical and concrete services that the case requires.
Assists supervisees in prioritizing workloads.
Ensures that case planners, behavior specialists, case associates and parent advocates are meeting all ACS and NAC mandates and paperwork requirements.
Attends Family Team Conferences, Service Plan Reviews, and Case Reviews.
Prepares case planners for court proceedings and is willing to testify.
Works collaboratively with colleagues in an interdisciplinary team model.
Ensures supervised adherence to all agency personnel policies and procedures.
Has responsibility on a rotating basis for 24-hour on-call duty and Saturday office administrative coverage.
Required Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, human services, psychology, public administration, or a related field with at least 3 years of child welfare experience required; LMSW or LCSW preferred.
Knowledge of health-related factors in working with physically disabled and/or chronically ill children, as well as experience in child development.
Bilingual Spanish preferred.
Required Skills:
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Collaborative mindset with a willingness to work within an interdisciplinary team.
