Job description

ADOPTION SERVICES SUPERVISOR
POSITION DESCRIPTION

The mission of the Adoption Services Supervisor is “Helping Children & Families to be Victors.”

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree from an accredited school of Human Behavioral Sciences such as Social Work or

Psychology preferred, Bachelor's degree required.

• 4 years of post-bachelor's degree experience in a child caring institution or child placing agency or equivalent organization required.
• Working knowledge of Michigan’s Child Welfare system.
• Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills.

90-DAY REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) seminar provided by the agency, with ability to apply and preform TCI techniques.
• Valid Michigan drivers and chauffeur’s license or ability to obtain chauffeur’s license.
• Obtain American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide supervision to assigned Adoption Case Managers.
• Assist the assigned Adoption Case Managers in meeting and or exceed all licensing, contractual and agency performance standards, tasks and expectations in a professional and ethical manner.
• Represent and support Wolverine Human Services and its employees, clientele and activities in a positive fashion that furthers the agency mission statement.
• Secure, develop and support quality program services and staff development that enable children to achieve permanency in a safe and structured manner.
• Assist employees to interpret and follow agency standards and policies.
• Facilitate employee resolution of ethical dilemmas and concerns and provide guidelines which are sensitive to cultural differences of clients.
• Assist and support the training needs of new and current employees.
• Participate in Quality Assurance activities. Assist with the development and compliance of performance based corrective action plans (CAP’s).
• Instruct employees in accurate, complete, and appropriate record keeping.
• Provide employees with support and consultation to enhance the provision of efficient and effective services.
• Assist employees in exploring a variety of action strategies to assist in making accurate assessments, developing appropriate service plans and making sound decisions in case planning.
• Establish and cultivate an environment in which learning can easily occur and make recommendations related to professional development opportunities.
• Provide regular and frequent feedback regarding worker performance and complete a formal performance evaluation of individual employees on the schedule established by the agency in consultation with the

Program Manager.

• Maintain a professional, supportive, confidential and therapeutic atmosphere for our clientele, co-workers, community partners.
• Ability to handle a flexible schedule. Be available and willing to respond to agency/client related needs on a twenty-four hour basis.
• Demonstrate proficiency in WHS technology platforms and applications.
• Participate/attend and complete all required contractual, licensing and agency training successfully.
• Function as a Mandated Reporter, as required by Michigan Child Protection Law.
• Facilitate/attend all required meetings.
• Other duties, as assigned.

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Adoption Services Supervisor (cont.)

USUAL TIME INVOLVEMENT
Full Time; This is an exempt position.

REPORTS TO
Adoption Services Program Manager

DIRECT REPORTS
Adoption Services Case Managers

By signing below the employee acknowledges receipt of this job description. This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this job and is not a contract. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities of a person so classified. The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and perform other duties as assigned for the good of the clients, the program and the agency.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Flint, MI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Child welfare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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