Program Manager, Foster Care

2 months ago

Kalamazoo, United States Samaritas Full time

Position Details:
**Do you have the leadership experience and k**nowledge of advanced social service administration/management? Do you meet the education requirements of this position?**

**Welcome to Samaritas Nation**

**About the Team**

The program manager oversees 2 to 3 teams including the foster care supervisor, foster care workers and case aides. Some of the daily responsibilities involve provide oversight of compliance and program development for comprehensive case management services for children and parents involved in the foster care system. The program manager responsibilities include program planning, goal setting, quality assurance, supervision of staff, developing and maintaining positive relationships with community partners and consumers, team meeting facilitation, and development of staff.

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**This position has a pay rate of $57,201.00 annually. Benefits effective within 30 days of hire**

What's In It For You:
**Some of the benefits you may receive are**:
**Full Time/Part Time**
- Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
- Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee)
- Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
- Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%
- Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals
- Awesome Employee Discounts
- UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
- Plus, many more benefits
- Retirement Plan (403b) - Contributions
- Awesome Employee Discounts
- UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
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**Job Summary**

Provides primary administration of assigned programs; advises and assists the Director in supervision, personnel management, and program development within the overall program and objectives of the organization.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Participate in program planning, goal setting, outcomes evaluation and measurement, and continuous quality improvement initiatives with the Director.
- Provide leadership to staff, including supervisors. Manage the operations of assigned program, ensuring adherence to all applicable regulatory and quality assurance standards and state, contract, and organization policy and procedures. Partner with Human Resources in staff attraction and retention efforts, including hiring, onboarding, coaching and counseling and performance management. Ensure delegation of responsibility and accountability.
- Review and approve staff work schedules, use of personal leave time, and business in accordance with policies.
- Ensure an accurate and daily updated list of all cases currently being served by program within the assigned Foster Care office. Audit case records at least quarterly to ensure completeness and compliance with prescribed service and licensing standards.
- Consult with casework and supervisory staff to assist in making replacement decisions.
- Develop and maintain thorough knowledge and understanding of community resources; network with community agencies.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with administrators and comparable personnel at other agencies; represent the organization in interagency context and serve on committees as assigned.
- Assist in the maintenance of information and data management systems by providing information and statistical reports as required.
- Participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of the department’s annual operating budget within organization fiscal guidelines; ensure adherence to Corporate Financial Policies and procedures.
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**Qualifications**

**Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification**
- Master's Degree in a Human Services related field with one year supervisory experience and three years’ experience as a social services worker; Or
- Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services related field with two years supervisory experience and four years’ experience as a social service worker.
- State of Michigan licensure preferred.

**Experience**
- See education.

**Knowledge Skills and Abilities**
- Demonstrated effective leadership and cooperation; ability to work effectively in team relationships.
- Demonstrated skills in providing direct care child welfare services. Knowledge of, and ability to utilize group dynamics and processes.
- Ability to speak, read and write fluent English.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate professionally and effectively. Ability to prepare business letters, reports and summaries using prescribed format and conforming to rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style.
- Ability to set goals and objectives and provide program planning and development activities.
- Ability to advocate for staff and program needs within the or

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