Director Fostercare Regular Full-Time NEW YORK NY US (Brooklyn, NY)

Director Fostercare Regular Full-Time NEW YORK NY US

Director Regular Full-Time NEW YORK NY US Duties and ResponsibilitiesOversee the design and implementation of service plans for families and children that are inclusive of stakeholders input build on client strengths that are realistic effective provide meaningful assistance and are in accordance with City State and Federal Regulations and mandates. Provides coaching and support to staff to reinforce quality case practice using Solution-Based Casework. Ensure that staff interacts respectfully with families foster parents and children adolescents and young adults. Build staff s capacity to foresee and prevent casework crises through sound assessments planning and engagement and decision-making. Oversee the function of the Brooklyn office including visit schedules crisis intervention use of agency vehicles and other resources and coverage. Recruit hire train and evaluate staff with assistance from agency administration. Participate in Division s strategic planning policy making and training curriculum development Provide direct supervision to supervisors others as needed. Be on-call for case or staff emergencies Prepare monthly report of Region s progress activities for Division. Assist in preparation for audits and accreditation. QualificationsMaster s Degree in Social Work (MSW LMSW) or related field Minimum five yearssupervisory management experience in a foster care setting Understanding of and commitment torespecting cultural diversity Understanding of and ability to navigate health mental health education housing MR DD and other social service systems Commitment to staff development Computer literacyincluding word processing spread sheets databases and Connections required Bi-lingual Spanish English preferred Full-time position salary commensurate with experience in accordance with qualifications. Graham Windham offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefit package including medical dental and vision coverage paid time off holiday pay retirement savings plan and much more.