Full-Time

Essential Functions
- Supervises an average of 6 full-time employees
- Provides direct supervision to assigned staff individually and as a group once a month
- Creates a safe environment by performing all required security and safety procedures
- Assists in orientation to program rules/structure and regulations
- Submits a written incident report in the event of unusual foster parent behavior or activity while in DCCCA's care
- Accepts intake information on potential child placements
- Monitors CPA referrals and placements
- Attends and assists with support groups and participates in other program activities
- Assists with the recruitment and licensure of new foster families
- Trains prospective foster families
- Monitors foster parent timesheets
- Works with staff to notify applicants of their approval or denial for foster family home status
- Approves monthly reports, timesheets and expense reports for staff
- Addresses foster family issues via home visits or telephone calls as appropriate
- Reviews case logs regularly to ensure compliance with CPA and DCF requirements
- Submits monthly program statistics on or before the due date
- Ensures child safety through observation, reporting and the use of approved safety procedures such as safety belts and child restraint systems
- Reviews and submits program expenses and monthly reports
- Provides 24-hour, 7 days a week support to staff and remains available during crisis situations
- Works with Director and Program Coordinators in hiring, terminating and disciplining CPA staff

Supervisory Functions

- Reads, interprets, and applies governance, operational, and department/program policies appropriately.
- Adheres to and supports all governance, operational, and department/program policies.
- Conducts interviews and assists with selection of new employees, in coordination with Human Resources.
- Oversees the onboarding of new hires and ensures adequate on-the-job training is provided, including training on program policy, procedure, expectations, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Utilizes and supports appropriate retention strategies.
- Assists in agency recruitment efforts by referring and recruiting applicants to the agency.
- Strives to build a strong sense of team within the department and implements trauma-informed care supervision practices as appropriate.
- Ensures frontline staff are provided with appropriate support.
- Holds regular one-on-ones with employees, in accordance with policy.
- Provides direct supervision to assigned staff individually and as a group, at regular and appropriate intervals.
- Effectively trains, coaches, develops, shadows, evaluates, disciplines, and terminates employees, with the goal of building and retaining a strong team.
- Evaluates employee performance utilizing the agency's performance management system
- Maintains regular contact with supervisor
- Engages in ongoing professional development and training.
- Approves timesheets and expenses for employees, ensuring reimbursements follow policy standards, such as receipts being included.
- Represents DCCCA at events, presentations, and both internal and external meetings.
- Maintains good working relationships and facilitates productive and positive communication among factions.
- Maintains confidentiality using sound professional judgement.
- Creates a safe environment by performing all required security and safety procedures.
- Upholds a Drug Free Work Place, supporting a safe and drug free environment conducive to enabling and strengthening ongoing recovery.
- Job may require the employee to be able to regularly drive to various DCCCA locations and other business locations throughout the day including early morning or evening hours

Education, Experience, and Licensure

- Requires a master's degree in social work or other related field
- Requires at least two years of child welfare and/or family services experience
- Requires supervisory experience
- Requires licensure by the BSRB at master's level
- Requires compliance with the BSRB's ethical practice and continuing education requirements
- Must possess a valid state Driver's License, in force automobile liability insurance, and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets organization's insurability standard as defined by DCCCA policy. Availability of reliable transportation is required for this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Effective listening, oral, and written communication skills, including face-to-face, on-site, in person discussions. Exercises appropriate use of positive language.
- Regular and predictable on-site attendance.
- Proficiency with computers and Microsoft suite of products including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to efficiently operate other office equipment such as telephones, voicemail systems, copy and fax machines, and scanners.
- Adherence to DCCCA Values:
o We provide education and services based on research and a dedicated commitment to improving lives.
o We value the people and communities we serve by respecting their experiences and treating them with dignity and respect.
o We encourage leadership at all levels by challenging existing conditions and finding innovative ways to grow and learn.
o We deliver high quality services every day, holding ourselves accountable for our outcomes.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of what must be met to satisfy the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to:
- Stand, walk, sit, climb, or balance
- Talk, hear, taste, or smell
- Reach with hands and arms
- Use hands to touch, handle, or feel
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Work at a computer for extended periods of time, sitting or standing
- Operate successfully in an environment in which mentally and emotionally stressful topics may be discussed or trained, i.e. substance use disorder, mental health conditions, domestic abuse, etc.
- Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Travel

This position requires travel, which may include driving personal or company-owned vehicles. It may also include driving with other passengers in the vehicle, and/or driving as a passenger with other drivers. Note: Even with a valid driver's license, certain motor vehicle infractions may render individual's ineligible to drive company-owned or personal vehicles for company business. Such infractions may also disqualify employees from continued employment with DCCCA, Inc. This position is considered to be a safety-sensitive position.

Possible Opportunities for Promotion and/or Growth:
- Program Coordinator

Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Candidates must successfully complete pre-employment drug screening, background screening, a fingerprint-based records search, and reference checks. Continued employment is contingent upon annual background screening and participation in an ongoing random drug and alcohol testing program.
DCCCA is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.
DCCCA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of DCCCA to comply with all federal, state, and local laws concerning the employment of women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), in every location in which DCCCA has facilities. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and any other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.