HSPRS Family Reunification Program Supervisor
Requisition # : req15715
Location : Remote in South Carolina
Hours : Full-time (40 hours / week)
Candidates must reside in South Carolina
At Bethany Christian Services, we believe families provide the strongest foundation for care and connection. That's why we focus on strengthening and empowering families, always advocating for family-centered solutions to keep children safe. Our work began in 1944 with the care of a single child. Today, inspired by our faith, our aim is to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus in our services for children, youth, and families. Working at Bethany means joining a team of nearly 2,000 dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we're united in our mission and these shared values : we're motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we're in it for the long haul.
As a Post Release Services (PRS, Family Reunification Program Supervisor, you will be primarily responsible for the successful administration and management of duties across the case management staff within the Post Release and Family Reunification program. This individual is also responsible for overseeing and maintaining consistency with professional standards, contract regulations, and National Office expectations. The individual in this position should promote a quality of care culture that staff should provide to the families and children served.
This position is expected to function effectively with limited supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attend project team, staff, local, and national meetings that will enhance provision of services to unaccompanied minors and their families;
- Direct, train, and develop case management and lead case management staff within the program;
- Promote effective operations through hiring, training, and orientation of new hires;
- Conduct individual supervision meetings with all direct reports on a weekly basis;
- Conduct team meetings on a monthly basis;
- Conduct monthly group supervision to review changed policies, issues or concerns from record reviews or data system reviews, and implement new procedural changes;
- Review all submitted reports and home studies to provide feedback and corrections within the defined deadline timeframe, while ensuring that all reports are submitted to the contractor through the data portal in compliance with contractor and agency quality and time requirements;
- Cultivate an environment where program staff model positive adult behaviors, while also nurturing youth and families, while providing structure, support, and respect;
- Participate in the preparation of the annual budget, goals, and objectives for this program by collaborating with the National VP team for Refugee and Immigrant Services;
- Receive and process intake and referrals, while distributing case assignments in a fair and equitable manner;
- Develop, update, and maintain the program operating manuals;
- Ensure program operations and services are consistent with the established agency, state, federal, and licensing standards and requirements;
- Ensure agency policies and procedures are enforced through completion of staff evaluations, conference request, time sheets and reimbursement vouchers to include timely mileage submission;
- Maintain, enhance, and develop positive relationships with referral sources, state and federal agencies, volunteer and community agencies, and employers and individuals;
- Manage the vacation schedule to ensure adequate coverage and availability of services;
- Ensure all case recording expectations satisfy state and agency requirements;
- Stay up-to-date on current trends and theories related to the program, while proactively recommending changes to agency policy and practice, as necessary;
- Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services;
- Complete other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Master's level degree in Human Services, Social Work, or equivalent field of study from an accredited college;At least five (5) years of experience in foster care and social services;Active Child Welfare Certification in the state of the work location, preferred;Demonstrated experience with trauma and working with unaccompanied children and / or families;Ability to pass required medical exam and have the physical ability to fulfill essential functions, to include but not limited to physical restraints of a resident;Demonstrated clinical, therapeutic and crisis intervention skills;Mature and stable judgment, sensitivity to various cultures and the unique history of refugees.Bilingual Spanish / English fluency or other common languages spoken by refugee and immigrant populations, strongly preferred;Successfully pass a TB test annually and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization;Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a multi-disciplinary team;Excellent verbal and written communication skills;Computer skillssufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of MicrosoftOffice suite.Must be 21 years old with a valid driver'slicense with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalfof Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain areliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.#LI-CC1