Foster Care Supervisor - Saginaw

Position: Foster Care Supervisor - Saginaw and Surrounding Areas (63969)
# Foster Care Supervisor - Saginaw and Surrounding Areas (63969)
Orwig - Saginaw, MI 48609

Education Level4 Year Degree (Bachelor Degree)## Description###
** Compensation Package
** Qualified candidates may be eligible for one of the following compensation packages
** based on prior training completion and professional qualifications**:**$60,000 Annually
**** Eligibility Met Based on Prior Completion and Validity of Required Training:
*** Pre-Service Institute
* New Supervisor Institute**$64,000 Annually
**** Eligibility Met Based on Prior Completion and Validity of Required Training:
*** Foster Care Pre-Service Institute
* Foster Home Certification
* Special Evaluation Training
* New Supervisor Institute
** BE THE ANCHOR OF HOPE AND CHANGE AT HOLY CROSS SERVICES
** Working for Holy Cross Services isn't just a job; it's a mission! We are committed to the safety, stability, and joy of family, and that commitment extends to our workplace culture. Our work is family-focused, and so are our benefits. Full-time employees receive free health insurance coverage for themselves
** AND
* * their family members. All employees also enjoy generous paid time off benefits.
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* Position Overview:

** Coordinates day-to-day activities and functions of the foster care programming. Plans and coordinates team meetings. Maintains records and statistics to ensure compliance with key performance indicators, MDHHS policy and licensing requirements. Processes referrals and maintains communication and coordination with referring agencies.  May be required to carry a reduced case load. On-going supervision and training of foster care workers as it relates to the function of their job.

May be required to be involved with work groups for professional development. Will be required to be on-call and maintain a flexible working schedule.
** Responsibilities:
*** Ensure foster care program service delivery is in accordance with contractual terms, licensing rules, CARF standards and agency policies and procedures.
* Maintain awareness of current trends at both the state and county level as well as state licensing regulations by attending private agency foster care and federation meetings. May be required to attend collaboration meetings and participate in work groups as deemed appropriate.
* Will provide regularly scheduled supervision of staff to review progress of assigned caseload, compliance with key performance indicators, program processes, MDHHS policy and court expectations.  Will provide hands on training as needed.
* Ensures accurate, professional, and timely completion of all required reports, service plans, social work contacts and other paperwork as required by program processes and governing bodies.
* Participates in the hiring process of new staff, completes performance reviews and performance improvement plans as deemed necessary.
* Act as the point person for referrals and placements of new clients. Will keep referral logs and coordinate placements as needed.
* Assist in planning for and facilitating team meetings.
* Maintains a flexible work schedule and be available during nontraditional working hours for supervisory on call purposes.
* Will assist the quality manager and director in developing program processes.
* Work in collaboration with other program staff to ensure effective coordination of services between foster care and licensing units.
* May be required to carry a reduced case load and will be required to travel.
* Will be required to attend family team meetings and court hearings and home visits as deemed necessary.
* Implements Mi-TEAM practices in daily activities including teaming, engagement, assessment, and mentoring.
* Will practice and support the use of Mi-Team principles in daily interactions with staff, services providers, and families.
* May be required to work shifts (only for supervision of the Independent Living Plus program)
* Will assist in creating staffing schedules, approve time off and authorization of payroll.
* Will be required to attend and pass the state required supervisory training within 90 days of hire.
* Will be provided with training opportunities to encourage development and support of professional…