Essential Functions

· Provides direct supervision to each assigned staff monthly

· Assists in staff's orientation and implementation of program rules and structure

· Performs assessments of staff documentation and case file reviews

· Creates a safe environment by performing all required security and safety procedures

· Reviews case logs monthly to ensure compliance with program and DCF requirements

· Provides continuous quality assurance and monitors program compliance including regular audit activity

· Provides 24-hour, 7 days a week support to staff and remains available during crisis situations

• Submits or monitors program statistics on or before the due date

· Works with other agency staff to increase community awareness of post-adoption services

· Maintains post-adoption services via the web-based hub on website

· Tracks incoming post-adoption services referrals from the initial referral to completion of services

• Assesses the family to determine appropriate services for post-adoption

· Coordinates and provides in-person, on demand, and virtual post-adoption support groups

· Coordinates and provides Trust-Based Relational Intervention training

· Coordinates respite needs for post-adoptive families

· Coordinates and/or provides in-home individual and/or family therapy as needed

· Locates resources for DCCCA programs including Family Preservation, Behavioral Health, and Child Welfare programs

· Oversees Recruitment activities for the agency

· Maintains regular contact with supervisor

· Requires the ability to maintain strict confidentiality

• Represents DCCCA within the community

· Participates in continuous quality enhancement activities

• Tracks and reviews assigned CPA Strategic groups

• Works with the Director of Child Placing Agency regarding CPA personnel decisions
• 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
• Other duties as assigned

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 bachelor's degree in social work, communication, education, health, or related field
• Requires a minimum of two years of child welfare and/or family services experience
• Supervisory experience preferred
• 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.

EOE