Copy of Child Welfare Supervisor - Foster Care at Hands Across The Water Inc

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

68640.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Supervision, Mentorship, Case management, Clinical observation, Assessment skills, Conflict mediation, Active listening, Problem-solving, Multi-tasking, Teamwork, Social work, Child welfare, Advocacy

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Join a dynamic, fast-paced, inclusive and supportive workplace focused on high quality services to children and families in our community. Salary: $68,640.00 per year Excellent benefits, hybrid work schedule, overtime paid at time and a half Inclusive workplace with dedicated leaders and coworkers Excellent Benefits Among the highest compensation of any agency in the area All staff paid hourly/overtime work receives overtime pay Training hours paid Additional $30/day for on-call duties Flexible workplace, hybrid remote/in-office duties after successful orientation period Comprehensive medical/vision Dental benefits with employer contribution 11 paid holidays plus an extra day for your birthday and a floating holiday 12 - 24 paid days off, depending on length of service Mileage reimbursed at .70 cents Monthly phone stipend of $40 403(b) retirement plan with profit sharing contributions Cost of living pay increases annually; merit increases at time of evaluation Annual bonuses to staff as finances allow Short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance premiums paid in full by employer Employee assistance program Your Development · Licensure supervision for social workers · Opportunities for growth and professional development, including between $500 - $1,000 reimbursement for training/CEU’s/tuition costs related to position Our Values · Commitment to greater diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and in our work · Emphasis on positive workplace culture and teamwork · Ethical, non-coercive practices in adoption · Vocal advocates for social and political change benefiting children and families · Recognized since 2011 by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s All Children, All Families program for supporting LGBTQ+ youth and families Hands Across The Water is a licensed, non-profit child placing agency. We are looking for a great leader to provide supervision to a team of our agency's foster care case managers, providing inclusive, strengths-based services for children and families in the child welfare system. The chosen candidate will provide leadership, training and mentorship to a team of both experienced and beginning foster care specialists. The Child Welfare Supervisor- Foster Care ensures that needed and appropriate services are provided as required by state of Michigan laws, contractual and licensing requirements and applicable service standards through the provision of high-quality direct services. Hands Across The Water does not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, or a matter directly or indirectly related to employment, because of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, height, weight, familial/marital status, mental or physical ability, socioeconomic status, military service obligation, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. Requirements REQUIREMENTS The Child Welfare Supervisor must hold a master's degree from an accredited college or university in a human behavioral science and 3 years of experience as a social service worker in an agency OR a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a human behavioral science and 4 years of experience as a social service worker, 3 years of which are in an agency performing child welfare functions. Appropriate candidate for this position must have the ability to handle stress well, have the ability to be an active listener with good clinical observation and assessment skills, be flexible and able to handle change, be a team player yet able to work independently, able to multi-task, and maintain case responsibility and follow-through. Appropriate candidate must be able to supervise a staff of up to 5 workers as well as act as their mentor and positive role model. The Child Welfare Supervisor must demonstrate strong leadership skills, the ability to mediate conflict, and simultaneously advocate and problem-solve with their staff, program, and agency priorities in mind. Appropriate candidate must have the ability, experience, education, and training to perform the duties assigned. Appropriate candidate must be able to understand and follow the agency’s Vision and Mission statements, including its commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Responsibilities

The supervisor will lead, mentor, and train a team of foster care case managers to provide high-quality, inclusive services to children and families. They are responsible for ensuring compliance with state laws, licensing requirements, and agency standards.