Job Description

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Foster Care Supervisor to join our Family Support Services Division in Southfield, Michigan. This isn't just a job; it's your chance to make a profound difference in the lives of children and families. You'll be a vital part of a team committed to providing high-quality foster care services to ensure that children are placed with supportive families.

About the role

The Foster Care Supervisor leads a team of foster care professionals in ensuring that children and families receive services based on their needs. The role is vital in ensuring the coordination of services and the highest level of support. Compliance is a key focus of this role. The ideal candidate can mentor foster care workers and provide training and constructive feedback to help them grow. Your practice must be rooted in a comprehensive understanding of DHHS licensing requirements.


As a Foster Care Supervisor, you'll be a leader and mentor, providing direction to our team of foster care professionals. You'll be responsible for overseeing service coordination, ensuring all reporting requirements are met, and upholding our commitment to the safety and well-being of every client. This is a hands-on position where you'll be involved in hiring and orienting new staff members, providing ongoing training, and conducting regular supervision with your team. You'll ensure our services are delivered with integrity and in full compliance with state and agency standards.

We offer

Spectrum values its employees and is dedicated to your professional growth. You will receive a competitive salary (individual salary based on education & experience) and have the opportunity to participate in agency committees and special projects. We're seeking someone to grow with us and help us continue to deliver exceptional care to our community.

$1,250.00 signing bonus BCN Medical & Rx BCN Dental Vision $25,0000 Life Insurance Paid Time Off. 10 Paid Holidays 403(b) with employer match Short-term Disability Professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for a Master's degree, in a human services field such as social work, psychology, sociology, or criminal justice. Experience: You should have at least four years of direct, related experience, with a minimum of two years in foster care, child welfare, or other children's services. Additionally, you need two years of supervisory experience in child welfare.
Knowledge & Skills: We're looking for someone with strong supervisory, time management, and conflict resolution skills. You should also have a solid understanding of child development, child welfare laws, and foster care policies. Other Requirements: This role requires a valid, unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance. You must also be able to pass a DHHS Child Protective Services Background Clearance, a State Police Record Check, and a physical exam that includes a negative TB test result.

Who we are

Spectrum Child and Family Services supports our community's children and teens who are delinquent, have been neglected/abused or abandoned, are medically fragile, have multiple handicaps, are dual-diagnosed, and are behaviorally and/or emotionally impaired. Our programs support a population with constantly changing needs, and our goal is to strengthen and empower the families so they become self-sufficient, stable, and competent.