Position Summary: The Homefinding Department is responsible for the recruitment, training, certification and license maintenance of all foster homes within JCCA. JCCA seeks to maintain a high standard of care for all children while offering foster parents consistent support and great customer service. The Homefinding Supervisor is responsible for maintaining adherence to matters of compliance with OCFS, ACS and JCCA policies and procedures, as well as supervision of staff to achieve desired outcomes.

The Homefinding Supervisor oversees the process of recruiting and certifying suitable foster homes for children in need, ensuring their placement is safe, appropriate, and meets regulatory standards for all JCCA programs, including Enhanced Family Foster Care, Special (Medical) Family Foster Care and Unaccompanied Children’s Federal Foster Care. The Homefinding Supervisor also supports foster parents, monitor placement safety, and provide guidance to Homefinders and other staff.

Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision, guidance, training and support to Recruiters/Homefinders and a Training Coordinator, with focus on assessments, collaboration, timeliness, and adherence to guidelines.

• Review, edit, and approve foster parent recertification narratives and home studies. Provide counseling and guidance on ensuring an accurate assessment of all applicants and foster parent renewals.

• Monitor and ensure foster parents are compliant with foster parent training.

• Collaborate with the Training Coordinators to identify and schedule training specific to the needs of children in foster care, including child development, adolescent behavior, behavior management, navigation of DOE and OMH programs, parenting children/youth with mental/behavioral health disorders, etc.

• Assist program leadership in designing, planning, implementing & monitoring strategies to promote improved outcomes, as related to referrals, placements and foster parent retention & support.

• Evaluate staff performance & accurately assess the strengths and developmental needs of team members; plays an active role in their development and growth.

• Ensure that electronic and physical foster parent case records are complete and accurate and assists program leadership and the Program Quality team in ensuring, through periodic record audits, that foster parent files are uniformly maintained.

• Contribute to the development of strategies for recruitment and retention of foster parents.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelors degree in social work, mental health, or related field; Masters degree preferred
• Minimum one year of experience in Foster Home Services; Homefinding experience is preferred

• Minimum two years of supervisory experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and clinical assessment abilities.
• Proven ability to meet organizational targets and requirements.
• Significant experience managing teams in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent verbal, writing, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, specifically with spreadsheet tools

• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual, English/Spanish

Salary:

$66,500 - $70,000

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.