Program Manager, Specialized Foster Care Services
2 weeks ago
Family & Children's Agency (FCA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the social and emotional well-being of individuals and families across Fairfield County. Our agency offers over 30 programs tailored to meet diverse needs, serving more than 13,000 clients annually. We provide vital services primarily in Norwalk, Wilton, Darien, Westport, Weston, New Canaan, Stamford, and Greenwich, including Home Care and Foster Care programs, as well as a nationwide and international Adoption program.
Our Mission: To collaborate with individuals, families, organizations, and communities to foster improved lives.
Work Environment: FCA proudly supports a hybrid work model, offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes substantial employer contributions to medical plans, free continuing education credits, annual tuition reimbursement, employer-paid Life & LTD policies, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), a 401K plan with matching contributions, and a generous vacation policy, including observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth. Additional perks include employee discounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), funding for CEUs and clinical supervision, summer Fridays, and wellness incentives.
Position Summary:The Program Manager for Specialized Foster Care is a licensed Social Worker responsible for overseeing and providing guidance to assigned social workers. This role may also involve offering clinical supervision or direct client services as necessary. The Program Manager plays a crucial role in managing the daily operations of all foster care initiatives.
- Supervise social workers and their assigned responsibilities.
- Assist in aligning referrals with suitable families.
- Generate reports in the Electronic Health Record system to ensure compliance with program standards.
- Oversee case documentation, reports, and other records completed by assigned workers.
- Train newly hired staff members.
- Support foster parents in the placement of youth in care.
- Participate as a leader in department and agency-wide training sessions and meetings.
- Engage in on-call crisis management as the acting supervisor on a rotating schedule.
- Possess knowledge of the Program Director's responsibilities and provide coverage during absences.
- Bachelor's Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a relevant field.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Awareness of the cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds of clients served.
- Experience with the foster care system and the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
- Exhibit professionalism, maturity, self-awareness, and a non-judgmental attitude, along with the ability to manage resistance and rejection.
- Cultural competency and the capacity to work independently under challenging circumstances.
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems.
- Bilingual skills are preferred but not mandatory.
If you are interested in exploring how you can contribute to our diverse team, please visit our website for more information about this opportunity.
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