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Supervisor, Foster Care Resource Development - Homes

Employer
WinShape Foundation
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Closing date
Jun 20, 2021

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Focus Areas
Human Services
Job Function
Social Work / Counseling
Position Type
Full Time
Degree Level
Masters

Scope of Position: Provide professional and administrative guidance to a team of Home Study Consultants by consulting and coaching them in the services they provide in order to support our mission of placing children in a safe and loving Christian family

Reports to: Director, WinShape Foster Care - Homes

Responsibilities:

  • Provides guidance to Home Study Consultants regarding rules, regulations, current home study issues, and emergencies including being available during nights, holidays, and weekends.
  • On-boards and trains newly assigned Home Study Consultants as well as maintain team’s ongoing training to ensure compliance is met
  • Establishes appropriate action needed to best ensure the safety of all the children in the care of WinShape Foster Care.
  • Ensures support services are provided to all foster and respite parents assigned to their Home Study Consultants
  • Consistently meets 1:1 with assigned Home Study Consultants to set annual goals, provide leadership and guidance, staff cases, and conduct annual reviews.
  • Oversees continual compliance and approval status of foster homes.
  • Provides coverage by fulfilling the role of Home Study Consultants as needed by the agency.
  • Participates in recruitment efforts by attending and participating in church launch days, developing and maintaining relationships with State and private agencies, attending State partnership R&D meetings.
  • Works with Relationship and Marketing Manager and the Foster Care Team to set up, assign, and execute all pre-service and post-service training for foster and respite parents.
  • Leads pre-service and continuing education classes on a routine basis.
  • Instructs Home Study Consultants on providing necessary guidance to foster families in the areas of punishment, room, board, and watchful oversight.
  • Attends all meetings and trainings required by the Director, Foster Care - Homes, Senior Director, WinShape Homes, and the State of Georgia.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Director, WinShape Foster Care - Homes or Senior Director, WinShape Homes.

Qualifications:

Spiritual:

  • A self-professing Christ follower, actively involved in a Christian faith community and actively pursuing Christ on a consistent basis
  • Commitment to discipleship, prayer, and Bible study
  • Servant leadership as modeled by Jesus Christ

Education:

  • Possess a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the area of Social Work, Psychology, or the behavioral sciences.
  • Body of knowledge and skills related to the responsibilities of the position, especially in the field of foster care, trauma, and attachment.
  • SAFE Supervisor certified

Professional:

  • Minimum of 4 years paid work experience in a child welfare setting specifically in writing and approving home studies.
  • Demonstrated effective leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.
  • Thorough knowledge of Georgia rules and regulations set forth by Residential Child Care Licensing as well as Office of Provider Management.
  • Working knowledge of GA SHINES and GA SCORE
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Willing to travel in a WinShape Homes vehicle to multiple areas around the State of Georgia.
  • Possess valid driver’s license and has an acceptable driving record 

Preferred:

  • Licensed social worker
  • Experience in supervision
  • Knowledge of Extended Reach database system

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