Homefinding Supervisor (Sign-On Bonus Eligible) 9/5/24Full Time--Bronx

Job ID: 007289

Description:

Bronx Health Center and Foster Care Services (910 East 172nd St)

$72,000 - $78,000

Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Position Summary: The Homefinding Supervisor is responsible for the assessment of applicants and supervision of staff.

Essential Duties: **

• Understand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.

• Provide Supervision to the Homefinding staff with a focus on assessment, case collaboration with Case Planning Teams, timeliness and compliance.

• Work in close collaboration with Intake staff, Case Planning staff as well as the Administration for Children’s Services and Office of Children and Family Services to ensure the optimal and holistic care of the children in the agency’s care.

• Reviews and approves foster home certifications and recertifications for assessment, quality of care for the children in the agency’s care and compliance with OCFS, ACS as well as agency regulations.

• Screening and clinical assessment of potential and certified foster parents.

• Tracking of data and document collection for foster homes pending certification.

• Conduct chart reviews to ensure compliance.

• Assist in the tracking of data within Excel.

• Collaborate regarding recruitment strategies and retainment strategies.

• Aid and support in foster parent training and compliance.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: **

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health, or a relevant field required; plus, homefinding experience.

• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Strong clinical assessment skills.

• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding contractual requirements and targets.

• Significant management experience in a fast-paced work environment.

• Demonstrated ability to handle emergency situations.

• Excellent verbal, writing and organizational skills.

• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines including working evenings and weekends when required.

• Computer literate Microsoft particularly Excel as well Connections.

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children’s Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children’s Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children’s Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.

Requirements:

Job Type Full Time

Location --Bronx

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