FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUPERVISOR

Job DetailsJob Location: Phoenix Admin - Phoenix, AZ 85006Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Shift: DayJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesSince 1977, Child Crisis Arizona has been a symbol of hope, responding to the call of our community to prevent and intervene in child abuse and neglect. With unwavering dedication, we have nurtured and strengthened families. Our mission is to provide children and youth in Arizona a safe environment, free from abuse and neglect by creating strong and successful families.  

Our Kinship and Foster Care & Adoption programs are ready to hire a Foster Care & Adoption Supervisor.

We are looking for compassionate, energetic, and dependable individuals that are committed to supporting families and improving the lives of youth in Foster Care. 

In this role you will


Assist in the implementation of procedures and protocol for efficient program functioning and utilization
Ensure that assigned shift follows agency guidelines and policies, monitors staff and records to ensure compliance
Be responsible for assigned personnel activities within this program, including, but not limited to:

Interviewing and selection of employees
Evaluation of employee performance
Provide supervision as assigned


Attend and participate in agency related meetings and trainings as appropriate
Perform other duties as assigned
Supervise and evaluate Specialists
Meet regularly with Supervisor for individual supervision
Participate in staff meetings, committees and trainings as appropriate
Participate in continuing education and training especially related to the field of foster care and adoption
Meet regularly for supervisor staffings
Model Center’s expectation for sensitivity and competency relating to diversity and cultural awareness
Collaborate with Department of Child Safety and other stakeholders to assess the safety of youths in foster care
Ensure that caregivers of youths in foster care are informed regarding available supportive resources

QualificationsPersonal Attributes:
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and administrate multiple projects concurrently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently
• Accurate and thorough
• Strong initiative
• Change adaptive and flexible
• Sympathetic to the mission of the organization
• Critical thinking skills


Training, Education, Experience Requirements:
• Education must consist of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Service or related field AND at
least 3 years’ experience in casework, licensing families, or child welfare
• Must have experience in word processing in a Windows environment
• Must have at least 1-year prior supervisory experience, preferably in a social work or
related setting
• Must have prior experience completing performance appraisals, facilitating disciplinary
processes, providing coaching/feedback and interview/selection of candidates
• Must be able to display verbal and written communication skills that meet the
requirements of the position and needs of clients
• Must complete CPR/First Aid training as required
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must possess valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card or be able to obtain one prior
to employment 
• Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License
• Must have a clean driving record for past 5 years

 

AS A VALUED MEMBER OF OUR TEAM, CHILD CRISIS ARIZONA PROVIDES: 



Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 





Heath Savings Account 





Flexible Spending Account 





401K with company match 





Generous amount of PTO  





Quarterly Staff Appreciation Activities 





Training and ongoing professional development opportunities 



***Actual Pay Rates are based on Education and Experience 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 



The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 





While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear, taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 



WORK ENVIRONMENT 



The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.