Director, Foster Care at TFI Family Services, Inc.

Grand Island, Nebraska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Apr, 26

Salary

76252.8

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Foster Care Regulations, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Program Management, Budgeting, Staff Supervision, Strategic Planning, Team Motivation, Community Partnerships

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description ****Average yearly rate is $76,252.80 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.)**** Are you passionate about improving the lives of children in foster care by recruiting and licensing quality foster homes? Do you have the leadership skills to drive positive change and create a nurturing environment for children in all the states TFI serves? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you as a Director of Foster Care! We are looking for full-time Director of Foster Care to add to our team! All you need is a Master’s degree in Social Work with at least 2 years’ experience in children’s services or the equivalent We will teach you the rest! At TFI Family Services, we provide exceptional care and support to children in need. As the Director of Foster Care, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our foster care programs and making a lasting impact on the lives of children and families. A Day in the Life of a Director of Foster Care - Lead and oversee the operations of our foster care/recruitment programs, ensuring compliance with state regulations and agency policies. - Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance efficiencies training and verifying prospective foster parents - Collaborate with community partners, stakeholders, and agencies to increase the pool of foster homes in the states we serve: KS, OK, NE, TX - Provide guidance and support to a team of dedicated professionals who will recruit and train foster parents - Monitor program outcomes and evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment efforts and data-driven decisions to continuously improve our recruiting practices and performance - Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and legislative changes related to foster care, and incorporate them into recruitment, retention, and implementation. What We Are Looking For - A visionary leader with a deep commitment to recruit quality homes for our children. - Strong knowledge of foster care regulations and policies in the states we serve. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders. - Proven experience in program management, including budgeting, staff supervision, and strategic planning. - Ability to inspire and motivate a team, fostering a culture of excellence in the recruitment and retention of foster homes. - A track record of building and maintaining positive relationships with community partners and agencies. - Master's degree in social work. Why you should work for TFI Family Services We offer a wide variety of benefits, including flexible scheduling! We also provide you with 20 days of personal leave in your first year of employment and 25 days after completion of year one as well as 12 paid holidays! We offer a longevity bonus and tuition reimbursement! As a bonus, you get to work with a FANTASTIC team who are all dedicated to the mission and vision by being devoted to the strength of family and to be nationally recognized for excellence in service, education, and advocacy. If you want to make a difference in a child’s life, join our team today! TFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply, please visit www.tfifamily.org/employment Requirements Predictive Index Assessments assist hiring managers to determine if a candidate may be a good match for the position. https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/692W/785f3026-0a56-420c-b0d3-dde571841a10?type=candidateba Please complete a Predictive Index Assessments at the following link below: The PI Assessment takes 5-7 minutes to complete. There are no right or wrong answers.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the operations of foster care and recruitment programs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Develop strategic initiatives to enhance efficiencies in training and verifying prospective foster parents.