Regional Director

Qualifications:

Graduate of a 4 year degree, preferably in Social work or a related field. Masters Degree preferred but not required.

Supervisory Experience preferred.

Physical office management

• Maintain office building needs and repairs. (i.e. use of space, heat, air, etc.)
• Maintain agency car usage and maintenance.
• Monitor use/repairs of office equipment.
• Approve supply orders prepared by secretary.
• Obtain prior approval for office equipment purchases.
• Ensure quality services regarding all aspects of agency as appropriate (including ways to save costs)

Supervision of employees

• Complete and maintain accurate, organized and updated personnel files.

· Complete employee evaluations within 3 weeks of employee’s anniversary date.

· Supervise and delegate as appropriate assigned projects.

· Review employee calendars and use of effective, cost efficient, time management.

· Authorize time-off request forms.

· Conduct in-person meetings with staff to address issues/problems.

· Utilize effective means of encouraging staff, offering guidance while also allowing employees to make decisions.

· Utilize regular consults.

· Maintain job responsibility of absent employee.

· Demonstrates dependability to assist with caseloads when necessary. Available to staff for meetings, emergencies, etc.

· Proof-read and return all court reports, monthly reports, etc. in a timely manner.

· Encourage staff to enhance their abilities to be self-sufficient.

· Provide encouragement to staff through recognition/acknowledgement of accomplishments.

· In the event that a position is vacant, Program Manager will complete job duties until said position is filled.

Maintaining Placements

• Provides direction/guidance as necessary.
• Meets with individuals as necessary to resolve issues/problems.
• Consistently encourages and arranges regular training of staff in the importance of maintaining placements.
• Motivates communication and shared team participation.
• Monitors services to referring agencies, foster parents, and children.
• Utilizes and demonstrates appropriate flexibility in individualizing plans to maintain placements.
• Follows procedures in communicating with LC about potential disruptions.
• Encourages steps to problem solving among staff and foster parents, etc.
• Assist LCs and Case Managers to maintain placements.
• Prepares and presents written service that is directly related to maintaining placements.
• Exercise discretion and judgement in assessing and analyzing child/family needs.

Hiring, termination, and training of employees and foster parents.

• Place ad for needed positions.
• Schedule and conduct interviews and complete necessary steps to hiring.
• Contact references of potential employees.
• Confirm starting date and starting salary with ED prior to hiring.
• Consult with and receive prior approval from ED prior to termination.
• Present and represent high standards of professional and ethical treatment throughout the hiring, termination, and training process.
• Assist employees with recognizing their own professional skills and contributions along with identifying individual staff training needs.
• Assist with direct service training as needed (i.e. home visits, attending court, special meetings, etc.)
• Within 30 days provide specific training to address monthly reports/contact log preparation and consults.
• Assist as needed at Ongoing Training
• Meet as needed to assess and discuss foster parent needs throughout licensing and closure.

Liability issues

• Participate in problem solving and/or prevention planning.
• Know and follow agency protocol regarding liability situations and follow up promptly with referring agencies.
• Call DCS Hotline per agency/state policy regarding abuse/neglect reporting. 1-800-800-5556.
• Carry out instruction as directed by DCS to facilitate safety of child/foster child throughout abuse/neglect reporting.
• Assist LC in conducting meetings with foster parents to address liability issues as needed.
• Coordinate staff responsibilities/duties in liability situations.
• Notify ED immediately of liability issues.

Present trainings and coordinate staffings.

• Prepare weekly staffing agendas and facilitate staffings.

· Delegate responsibilities for appropriate staff to lead/conduct staffing, FP ongoing when Regional Director is not present.

· Monitor FP On-going agendas and trainings

· Provide or arrange trainings for Case Managers

· See that all staff has an opportunity to participate in planning, organizing, presenting, set- up, etc. per skill level and/or job description.

Administrative reporting

• Submit claims monthly.
• Approve/Deny special requests for payments (consult with ED if large amount of money is needed or an unusual situation.
• Complete caseload listing each month.
• Initiates follow up with ED, companies, foster parents, etc. concerning problems, questions regarding placements/bills.
• Keep accurate/complete records of bills in organized manner for easy reference.
• Submit payroll changes/additions.

Consult with Executive Director

• Utilize phone and personal consultation for requesting assistance with staff, program, office needs, progress, etc.
• Follow-up with ED’s instructions regarding administrative changes, agency policies, staff, business announcements within the time frame and method as directed or discussed with ED.
• Attend all Round Table meetings and participate effectively. Keep all agendas and hand-outs, etc. in a Round Table meeting binder. Follow up immediately on any changes/additions/assignments as discussed at Round Table meetings.

Communication Functions

• Demonstrates ability to listen to staff, foster parents, etc.
• Displays ability to communicate appropriately with foster parents, foster children, ED, support staff, outside professionals, etc.
• Effectively communicates with individuals within the agency, establishing and maintaining a productive, harmonious work atmosphere.
• Works effectively with contacts outside the agency in a courteous, cooperative and objective manner.
• Excels in a professional way by communicating appropriately and thoroughly with all individuals in a positive, knowledgeable manner.
• Difficult/Conflictual situation are handled independently by leading a thorough discussion (To include all information) to best resolve a situation.
• Present clear and accurate information for FP ongoing and staff in-service training.
• Communicates appropriate and accurate information to foster parents, foster children, professionals, staff and ED.

Attendance and Punctuality

• Follow agency policy regarding absenteeism, and work/break times.
• Punctual in arriving for work and begins work promptly.
• Requests time off in advance
• Uses adjusted time appropriately.

Interpersonal Relations

• Regional Director is supportive, considerate, fair and objective in behavior toward staff. This involves effectively communicating with individuals within the agency, establishing and maintain a cordial and harmonious work atmosphere and foster collective creativity and a team approach within the work place.
• Works effectively with those contacts outside the agency in a courteous, cooperative, and objective manner.

Job Knowledge and Expertise

• Knows agency philosophy.
• Adequately knows job descriptions and responsibilities of each positon in the agency to assist in performing the duties of the job.
• Maintains competency in all areas of agency operation in order to give accurate/ sound advice.
• Attends and presents training workshops and professional seminars to keep up to date on profession.
• Stay updated on State Policy issues from IARCA updates and state memos received.

Professionalism

• Maintains positive, flexible and negotiable attitude. Problems are resolved in an appropriate, direct, communicative manner.
• Utilizes appropriate poise, posture, and dress in and out of the office as the occasion requires. (i.e. court, home visits, meetings, etc.)
• Demonstrates positive public relations and markets agency accordingly.
• Knows background of children and licensed foster parents.
• Represents knowledge and credibility by other professionals and staff.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Marion, IN 46953: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $58,000 - $-1