Job Description

Assistant Program Director (Foster Care)

Reports To: Program Director


Classification: Non-Exempt


Schedule: M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM with occasional evenings and rotating on call.

Rate of Pay: $24.75/hour

Job Summary

The CEDARS Foster Care team works closely with children, biological parents, and foster families to build and maintain healthy relationships. We serve children birth to 18 years of age whose needs can be met in a structured, nurturing, specialized foster home environment. We help youth move from crisis to a stable situation all the while working to either return the youth home safely or find permanency in the form of adoption, guardianship, or independent living. Respite care, support groups and extensive training opportunities are also available for kids and families, as well as 24-hour support.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing services to clients and their families, including case planning, education, and advocacy. Provide supervision and consultation with identified staff in the direct provision of services to children, youth, and families. As well as, provide 24/7 on-call supervision to the program. Participate with staff team in making decisions regarding client care. Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff in conjunction with Program Director. Facilitate staff meetings, case conferences, in-service trainings, or other meetings as assigned. Assist Program Director in establishing staff schedules and in monitoring client/staff ratios. Ensure compliance with all licensure, accreditation, and contract requirements. Manage day-to-day operations as assigned, including procuring supplies and in-kind donations and monitoring facility cleanliness and maintenance needs. Prepare and maintain complete case files, documentation, and billing information for all clients. Prepare reports as requested by Program Director. Assist and participate in on-going and follow-up reviews to evaluate appropriateness and quality of care provided. Facilitate efforts that support the mission of CEDARS Youth Services. Assign with processing referrals in conjunction with Admission Specialist and Program Director. Maintain confidentiality of clients served by this organization. Perform other related assignments as directed by the supervisor. Adhere to all policies and procedures of CEDARS Youth Services. Maintain professional boundaries in the provision of services.

Requirement

Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, psychology or closely related field. 2 years of relevant experience working with youth and families. Supervisory experience is preferred. Must have a genuine interest in and concern for all youth and families. Strong relationship skills, organizational and communication skills. Sensitive to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the clients and families we serve. Ability to provide effective leadership that fosters teamwork within and across programs. Valid driver's license and a good driving record. Experience providing crisis support and management Knowledge and experience providing trauma-informed care * Autonomous worker who can manage time wisely