Oakland Family Services
Foster Care Supervisor
$5,000 SIGNING INCENTIVE! Flexible work schedules available! Want to be a DIFFERENCE MAKER? Join our team and BUILD BRIGHTER FUTURES. Why Work For Oakland Family Services?
We know that in order for you to do your best work and meet our mission, you must be able to be your best self.
At Oakland Family Services (OFS), we care about our staff as
people first.
We treat our team members like family and understand the importance of their families at home. We recognize the significance of flexibility and work-life balance. We also know that your successis our success.
That's why OFS not only honors the talent and experience you bring; we actively seek to develop it. Oakland Family Services has proudly been named a Top Workplace for nine (9) consecutive years, voted on by our own staff. We offer a warm, engaging, equitable, supportive, and inclusive work environment. About Oakland Family Services
Oakland Family Services is a private, non-profit service organization serving our community and building brighter futures for more than 100 years. We proudly offer a continuum of prevention, education and treatment services that span the human life cycle. OUR MISSION: Providing individuals and families the opportunity to build brighter futures. OUR VISION: Communities of thriving individuals and families. Between our strong commitment to our mission and a workplace culture that puts our staff first, we enrich the lives of those we serve, strengthen families, and build brighter futures for those we serve and those we employ. What's In It For You?
Competitive compensation. Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage. Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA options. Retirement plan with a company match. Long-term disability insurance. Voluntary short-term disability. Life insurance and AD&D. Malpractice insurance. Paid time off benefits, including generous vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement days. Twelve (12) paid holidays, including a floating holiday of your choice! Annual pay increases, as approved. Employee assistance program for you and immediate family. Network of support for your health & well-being. Verizon cellular plan discount. Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate. Loan forgiveness programs. Plus...
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Family friendly practices and support. Flexible work schedules, as appropriate. Hybrid and virtual work options, as appropriate. Highly robust and comprehensive onboarding and training program. Paid professional development. Free online trainings that count toward continuing education credits. Employee assistance programs. "Dress for Your Day" approach to dress code. Financial literacy education and workshops. Collaborative annual performance appraisals. "Dollars for a Difference" program for clients and staff in need. And more! We Know Culture Matters...
We spend many hours of our day working.
Workplace culture affects our well-being, how we feel about coming to work, and how we perform.
Oakland Family Services prioritizes having a healthy, inclusive, equitable, and effective workplace culture. That's why we proudly have ten (10) defined cultural value statements that dictate how we operate. Cultural values are embedded into all we do and how we do it! More About Our Award-Winning Culture
Our CEO wants to get to know staff personally and has an open-door policy. She hosts regular staff lunches and townhalls to answer questions. Open, honest, and transparent communication is celebrated. We practice giving the benefit of the doubt. We believe that feedback is the breakfast of champions! That's why we have a staff suggestion program. We want our team members to feel valued. That's why we have a staff recognition program. Having FUN is an important part of the job! We love hosting events such as staff recognition celebrations and luncheons, road rallies, seasonal parties, food truck lunches, ice cream days, surprise giveaways, spirit weeks, Bring Your Child to Work Day, cook off/bake off contests, and more. About The Opportunity/Work
The Foster Care Supervisor assumes responsibilities common to all supervisory positions as adopted by Oakland Family Services and described in the Agency Manual; provides management and performs specific requirements of programs under departmental jurisdiction; assures orderly procedures for translating Agency goals and values into practice; participates in development of program budgets; accounts for and enhances quality services to clients; and develops a context for the enrichment and growth of staff assigned to all programs within that department. The Foster Care Supervisor will manage a team of foster care workers to ensure that services to children placed in Foster Care and their families are conductive to meeting their permanency goals. The Foster Care Supervisor will provide support to their staff to ensure protection and stabilization for children and to assist the families in developing and completing a successful permanency plan in a timely manner. The Foster Care Supervisor will display professional leadership and ensure that the highest level of quality services is being provided. Ensure that the program complies with the Division of Child Welfare Licensing regulations and COA Standards. The Foster Care Supervisor reports to the Director for Family Preservation. The incumbent in this position provides staff training and development, leadership to ensure foster care/relative caregivers receive quality assessments and support. Program Management
Promote staff morale and team building; encourage collaboration, communicate effectively, create an environment of transparency. Monitor and support staff in compliance with all foster care service requirements as established by regulations. Attend administrative, general and other required Agency or division staff meetings. Communicate employee performance expectations, conduct new hire six-month evaluations and annual evaluations. Attend regular individual supervisory sessions with the Director of Family Preservation and provide notification and feedback on all program activities, progress and problems. Monitor, read and approve all required reports. Provide individual supervision and professional leadership to direct service staff and provide appropriate training and support to enhance growth and development. Adhere to Agency policies and procedures. Adhere to an accepted code of ethics. Utilize data reporting and tracking and MISACWIS to support program management and service provision compliance. Assist the Director with management, development and oversight of the budget. Attend Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and other required community meetings to keep current with all MDHHS requirements as well as to network for community services for clients. Handle and coordinate ongoing personnel responsibilities of the department: i.e., training records, participate in recruitment, conduct interviews and complete new hire documentation. Complete reports in a timely manner as required by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) policy's and COA. Represent the Agency in a positive manner internally and in public. Personnel Administration
Interview and recommend new employees for hire, provide case management supervision to foster care workers and interns, and report to Director regarding activities of all staff. Maintain a supervisory ratio of no more than five assigned foster care workers. Foster appropriate interpersonal relationships, including giving and receiving feedback constructively. Assign clients to staff and monitor ongoing progress of clients through regular supervision and case conferences. Monitor staff compliance with personnel policy manual and Agency Policies. Demonstrate ability to provide staff training
$5,000 SIGNING INCENTIVE! Flexible work schedules available! Want to be a DIFFERENCE MAKER? Join our team and BUILD BRIGHTER FUTURES. Why Work For Oakland Family Services?
We know that in order for you to do your best work and meet our mission, you must be able to be your best self.
At Oakland Family Services (OFS), we care about our staff as
people first.
We treat our team members like family and understand the importance of their families at home. We recognize the significance of flexibility and work-life balance. We also know that your successis our success.
That's why OFS not only honors the talent and experience you bring; we actively seek to develop it. Oakland Family Services has proudly been named a Top Workplace for nine (9) consecutive years, voted on by our own staff. We offer a warm, engaging, equitable, supportive, and inclusive work environment. About Oakland Family Services
Oakland Family Services is a private, non-profit service organization serving our community and building brighter futures for more than 100 years. We proudly offer a continuum of prevention, education and treatment services that span the human life cycle. OUR MISSION: Providing individuals and families the opportunity to build brighter futures. OUR VISION: Communities of thriving individuals and families. Between our strong commitment to our mission and a workplace culture that puts our staff first, we enrich the lives of those we serve, strengthen families, and build brighter futures for those we serve and those we employ. What's In It For You?
Competitive compensation. Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage. Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA options. Retirement plan with a company match. Long-term disability insurance. Voluntary short-term disability. Life insurance and AD&D. Malpractice insurance. Paid time off benefits, including generous vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement days. Twelve (12) paid holidays, including a floating holiday of your choice! Annual pay increases, as approved. Employee assistance program for you and immediate family. Network of support for your health & well-being. Verizon cellular plan discount. Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate. Loan forgiveness programs. Plus...
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Family friendly practices and support. Flexible work schedules, as appropriate. Hybrid and virtual work options, as appropriate. Highly robust and comprehensive onboarding and training program. Paid professional development. Free online trainings that count toward continuing education credits. Employee assistance programs. "Dress for Your Day" approach to dress code. Financial literacy education and workshops. Collaborative annual performance appraisals. "Dollars for a Difference" program for clients and staff in need. And more! We Know Culture Matters...
We spend many hours of our day working.
Workplace culture affects our well-being, how we feel about coming to work, and how we perform.
Oakland Family Services prioritizes having a healthy, inclusive, equitable, and effective workplace culture. That's why we proudly have ten (10) defined cultural value statements that dictate how we operate. Cultural values are embedded into all we do and how we do it! More About Our Award-Winning Culture
Our CEO wants to get to know staff personally and has an open-door policy. She hosts regular staff lunches and townhalls to answer questions. Open, honest, and transparent communication is celebrated. We practice giving the benefit of the doubt. We believe that feedback is the breakfast of champions! That's why we have a staff suggestion program. We want our team members to feel valued. That's why we have a staff recognition program. Having FUN is an important part of the job! We love hosting events such as staff recognition celebrations and luncheons, road rallies, seasonal parties, food truck lunches, ice cream days, surprise giveaways, spirit weeks, Bring Your Child to Work Day, cook off/bake off contests, and more. About The Opportunity/Work
The Foster Care Supervisor assumes responsibilities common to all supervisory positions as adopted by Oakland Family Services and described in the Agency Manual; provides management and performs specific requirements of programs under departmental jurisdiction; assures orderly procedures for translating Agency goals and values into practice; participates in development of program budgets; accounts for and enhances quality services to clients; and develops a context for the enrichment and growth of staff assigned to all programs within that department. The Foster Care Supervisor will manage a team of foster care workers to ensure that services to children placed in Foster Care and their families are conductive to meeting their permanency goals. The Foster Care Supervisor will provide support to their staff to ensure protection and stabilization for children and to assist the families in developing and completing a successful permanency plan in a timely manner. The Foster Care Supervisor will display professional leadership and ensure that the highest level of quality services is being provided. Ensure that the program complies with the Division of Child Welfare Licensing regulations and COA Standards. The Foster Care Supervisor reports to the Director for Family Preservation. The incumbent in this position provides staff training and development, leadership to ensure foster care/relative caregivers receive quality assessments and support. Program Management
Promote staff morale and team building; encourage collaboration, communicate effectively, create an environment of transparency. Monitor and support staff in compliance with all foster care service requirements as established by regulations. Attend administrative, general and other required Agency or division staff meetings. Communicate employee performance expectations, conduct new hire six-month evaluations and annual evaluations. Attend regular individual supervisory sessions with the Director of Family Preservation and provide notification and feedback on all program activities, progress and problems. Monitor, read and approve all required reports. Provide individual supervision and professional leadership to direct service staff and provide appropriate training and support to enhance growth and development. Adhere to Agency policies and procedures. Adhere to an accepted code of ethics. Utilize data reporting and tracking and MISACWIS to support program management and service provision compliance. Assist the Director with management, development and oversight of the budget. Attend Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and other required community meetings to keep current with all MDHHS requirements as well as to network for community services for clients. Handle and coordinate ongoing personnel responsibilities of the department: i.e., training records, participate in recruitment, conduct interviews and complete new hire documentation. Complete reports in a timely manner as required by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) policy's and COA. Represent the Agency in a positive manner internally and in public. Personnel Administration
Interview and recommend new employees for hire, provide case management supervision to foster care workers and interns, and report to Director regarding activities of all staff. Maintain a supervisory ratio of no more than five assigned foster care workers. Foster appropriate interpersonal relationships, including giving and receiving feedback constructively. Assign clients to staff and monitor ongoing progress of clients through regular supervision and case conferences. Monitor staff compliance with personnel policy manual and Agency Policies. Demonstrate ability to provide staff training