Job description

Catholic Charities North Dakota

Job Description

Title: Post Adopt Supervisor

Status: Exempt - Non Exempt

Grade: *

Status: Full-time / Part-time

Department: AASK

Supervisor: Assistant AASK Director

*Completed by Human Resources

Job Function:

The AASK Post Adopt Supervisor represents Catholic Charities North Dakota in the AASK program, upholds the Agency’s goals, philosophy/mission statement and according to AASK policy in a professional and ethical manner. This position provides supervision to the post adopt coordinators.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision to Post Adopt Workers in assigned regions, including a minimum monthly supervision meeting in accordance with agency and program standards.
• Assist AASK Director in the hiring, training and performance evaluation of AASK staff.
• Maintain an awareness of issues related to adoption disruption and dissolution. Monitor research as it relates to best practices in all areas of post adoption and guardianship.
• Maintain the data base related to finalized special needs adoptions, other adoptions, and guardianship services.
• Participate in scheduled post adopt, AASK, and other agency meetings (prioritize and discuss with program supervisor).
• Provide ongoing post adopt and guardianship needs in North Dakota.
• Attend meetings or events (such as support groups, monthly events, camps, etc.) that occur during the evening or weekends that are required.
• Make recommendations, offer advocacy, and referral services for the child and family pre and post permanency.
• Assist and facilitate in ongoing training and development of support services for guardianship, adoptive and birth families, and adoptees.
• Provide information/referral, advocacy, or specialized training for any guardianship or adoptive family unit pre and post finalization.
• Remain culturally knowledgeable to fulfill the needs of clients.
• Participate in the AASK quality improvement activities.
• Participate actively in the Agency Performance Quality Improvement Process.
• Conduct job duties from a framework that acknowledges the impact of childhood trauma on children, caregivers and service providers, and integrate trauma informed care principles into practice.
• Utilize and advocate for the use of trauma-sensitive strategies to support the youth and their family.
• Network with collaborative agencies across the state about post adoption and guardianship needs and provision of services.
• Collaborate with clients, families, community agencies, organizations and associations.
• Partner with statewide foster and adopt coalition groups.
• Other duties as apparent or assigned.

Mandatory Qualifications/Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, MSW preferred
• Social Work license in the State of North Dakota
• Experience with families in the human service field, child welfare system, and adoption
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements, Mental Processes, Performance Requirements and Location of Work of the AASK Post Adopt Supervisor:

In terms of an 8 hour workday:

• “Occasionally” equals 1% to 33% of the workday
• “Frequently” equals 34% to 66% of the workday
• “Continuously” equals 67% to 100% of the workday
• Physical requirements of the AASK Post Adopt Supervisor position:
• Vision – continuously
• Hearing – continuously
• Reaching – occasionally
• Standing – occasionally
• Sitting – frequently
• Walking – occasionally
• Lifting – up to 10 lbs., occasionally; up to 20 lbs., occasionally; up to 50 lbs., occasionally
• Climbing/stooping/kneeling – occasionally
• Pushing/pulling – occasionally
• Talking – continuously
• Finger dexterity – keyboard, frequently; simple grip, occasionally; firm grip, occasionally; fine manipulation, occasionally
• The mental processes for AASK Post Adopt Supervisor position are:
• Thinking analytically – continuously
• Communication: Using effective verbal and written communication – continuously
• Handling stress and emotions – continuously
• Concentrating on tasks – continuously
• Remembering names – continuously
• Remembering details – continuously
• Making decisions – continuously
• Adjusting to changes – occasionally
• Examining/observing details – continuously
• The performance requirements of the AASK Post Adopt Supervisor position are:
• Attendance – Monday through Friday – continuously; Some evenings and weekends – occasionally
• Attending work related meetings – frequently
• Handling confidential information – frequently
• Keyboarding/typing – frequently
• Maintain stamina during workday – frequently
• Meeting deadlines – frequently
• Staying organized – continuously
• Using math/calculations – occasionally
• Driving motor vehicle – frequently
• The location of work of the AASK Post Adopt Supervisor position are:
• Indoors – continuously
• Outdoors - occasionally
• Outdoors – occasionally

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Employee Signature Date:

AASK Supervisor Date:

AASK Director Signature Date:

Executive Director Signature Date:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are optional as well as vaccination

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fargo, ND 58104: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• social work: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fargo, ND 58104

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