Assistant Foster Care Director

The Assistant Foster Care Director assists the Foster Care Director in the daily operations of the Foster Care Department. The Assistant Foster Care Director will assist in supervision of staff, recruitment of foster parents, provide trainings for staff, maintain collaborative relationships with partner agencies, and play a primary role in expanding the Denali Family Service Foster Care Recruitment and training programs.

This position is responsible for observing policies, procedures and safeguards to protect the privacy of health information in compliance with the HIPAA Privacy (Privacy Rule).

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Supervise the Foster Care Department in absence of Foster Care Director
• Actively participate in bi-annual financial planning of department and ongoing budgetary tracking and oversight
• Assist in developing and implementing department policies and procedures
• Assists with evaluations, corrective actions, and provides performance feedback with Director approval
• Conduct case reviews of Foster Care Supervisor files to ensure compliance with COA standards and all agencies of accreditation and licensing
• Provide leadership and supervision to Foster Care Supervisors to ensure quality, and compliance with the department’s policies and procedures
• Supervise the licenses of a minimum caseload of 2 therapeutic foster homes
• Develop and implement a foster parent recruitment plan to increase and retain the number of qualified therapeutic foster homes in the community
• Create and/or run reports that utilize the database system to ensure requirements are being met for accreditation and agency standards
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing training for foster care programs
• Collaborate with external agencies
• Attend and participate in meetings, committees, and trainings
• Able to work evenings and weekends as needed

Position Requirements: 

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, human services, psychology, or a closely related field and three (3) years of experience in family and children’s services, child protection/welfare or other out of home care environment which involved working with children and adolescents identified with developmental disabilities and/or as severely emotionally disturbed. One (1) year of experience must have included supervisory responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong working knowledge in foster care, licensing protocols, and applicable laws
• Competency in nonverbal, oral and written communications; ability to identify, define and explain day-to-day problems and solutions
• Ability to positively influence others to achieve goals and objectives
• Ability to train, evaluate and supervise employees
• Ability to remain current on State and Federal statutes and regulations that affect foster care in Alaska
• Ability to maintain positive professional working relationships and to work effectively within a team environment with other senior management staff
• Must be organized, efficient, and able to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail
• Ability to ensure confidentiality for both employees and clients
• Knowledge and understanding of agency policies, procedures, and program requirements
• Ability to pass a State and FBI background check in accordance with the State of Alaska Background checking Unit
• Ability to read, speak and write English
• Ability to act decisively and with fairness

Physical Requirements: Ability to use a computer and to communicate both in person and over the phone. Must be able to lift 25lbs and be engaged in physical activities associated with trainings and recruitment fairs.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a community mental health center.

Other Requirements:  Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification, continual proof of a valid Alaska Driver’s License, maintain current personal vehicle insurance and registration on personal vehicle(s) used for company business, maintain a violation free driving record for the past year, maintain satisfactory criminal background record and be at least 21 years of age.