Job Summary:

The Bronx EFFC Director will provide Senior leadership, supervision, guidance and support to all program staff and is responsible for communication of all policies and procedures. The Bronx EFFC Director is responsible for ensuring the mission and core values are incorporated to the day to day function of staff with direction with regard to excellence in practice utilizing a Family Centered and Strength-Based model of approach. This position is a critical part of our Foster Care Department and will work closely with the Assistant Vice President of Foster Homes Services.

Job Functions:

• Responsible for the supervision of four to five EFFC supervisors and one case aide.
• Management components of the Enhanced Family Foster Care Program ensuring Program compliance with all State and City mandates.
• Responsible, along with the Associate team, for overall staffing, performance management, and development of comprehensive retention strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all fiscal procedures and adherence to Special Payment guidance from ACS.
• Ensure interdisciplinary collaboration in Permanency Planning to ensure permanency goals are met timely through Reunification, Adoption, and other viable safe options.
• Monitor and support strategies that ensure all qualifying families receive additional layers of support through LEAP coaches, increased therapeutic services, Parent Advocates, and other available resources.
• Responsible for Program performance and statistically tracked deliverables.
• Track ACS and OCFS compliance outcomes as well as adoption and permanency milestones to assure compliance with all regulations.
• Provide direct supervision, development and timely evaluation of supervisor staff.
• Represent Foster Home Services at ACS, Stakeholders, Community Partners, and other providers.
• Maintain current awareness of ACS, OCFS, and Federal Foster Care Regulations.
• Oversee the implementation of relevant Managed Care and Foster Care initiatives and programming.
• Ensure compliance with Article 29i service delivery and timely billing.
• Lead all training and implementation aspects of the Evidence Based Models (EBMs).
• Ensuring all foster homes meets training and compliance mandates and provide necessary services and supports for foster parents.
• Administratively fill in as necessary and provide back-up coverage in the absence of Assistant Vice President.
• Must supervise social work interns and collaborate with school of social work.

Qualifications:

• Master’s in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field; Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) high preferred .
  
• At least five (5) years of supervisory experience, providing strong administrative leadership in foster care setting.
• Knowledge of core principles and standards for Foster Care and Child Welfare system.
• An understanding of the impacts of institutional and structural racism on the child welfare system and in disadvantaged communities
• Ability to plan, assign, and direct subordinate personnel in a manner conducive to productive performance
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teams that are culturally and professionally diverse
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels of the organization
• Proficient with MS Office with the ability to learn new technology platforms
• Strong knowledge/experience with ACS and OCFS
• Strong clinical skills and strength-based perspective

Salary:

$95K - $100K