Senior Program Officer for Foster Care

3 weeks ago

Baltimore, Maryland, United States Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service Full time

Job Summary

The Senior Program Officer for Foster Care will oversee the programmatic and operational management of transitional foster care programming. This role will provide oversight of partners and headquarters operations, ensuring that all Global Refuge principles and practices are followed to implement high-quality services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide programmatic leadership to ensure all foster care policies and procedures are consistent across Global Refuge programs.
  • Oversight of Directors and Site Supervisors at Foster Care providers to ensure that activities and staff are consistent with their adherence to Global Refuge's and ORR's mission and vision, regulations, structure, policies, and procedures.
  • Staff difficult cases with program staff and federal field specialists.
  • Remains knowledgeable of complex mental health/trauma, medical, safety, and juvenile justice issues that impact children who are referred for foster care.
  • Identifies areas of need and works with the Program Officer for Monitoring and Evaluation to ensure the development and delivery of high-quality technical assistance.
  • Develops new program proposals in coordination with direct foster care providers and States.
  • Assists with the launch of new programs, ensuring quality staff and foster parent training and preparation of community partners that will work with the population (i.e. schools, medical/mental health care providers).
  • Reviews and monitors data quality and assurance for Foster Care services.
  • Remains knowledgeable of all federal government and Global Refuge/CFS guidelines, policies, and procedures related to Foster Care.
  • Researches and writes papers or other educational documents regarding case, programmatic, and systemic trends and issues.
  • Participates in presentation efforts designed to advocate responsive policies and programs on behalf of minors of concern.
  • Fosters peer-to-peer learning in the network through conference calls, newsletters, and facilitation of conferences.

Requirements

  • Graduate degree in Social Work or other Behavioral Science in combination with a minimum of five years of clinical experience and knowledge of child welfare systems, principles, practices, and emerging trends.
  • Minimum of 3 years of administrative supervisory experience.
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%.

About Global Refuge

Global Refuge, formerly known as Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS), is a nonprofit serving newcomers seeking safety, support, and a share in the American dream. We walk alongside individuals, families, and children as they begin their new lives in the United States through our work in refugee resettlement, welcome and respite services for asylum seekers, economic empowerment and employment, and family unification for unaccompanied children.

Our comprehensive services leverage our extensive organizational expertise as well as government, community, and faith partnerships.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision available on the first day of employment.
  • Professional development, tuition reimbursement.
  • Generous paid time off including 20 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave, 12 paid holidays.
  • Company 403(b) contribution of 3%, an additional 7% match which vests immediately.
  • Family Building benefits for reproductive procedures, adoption/foster care assistance.

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