Placement Supervisor

Are you passionate about helping others? Are you most fulfilled when your work has a distinct purpose? Would it bring you joy to know your work makes others' lives better? Great news: Overture is looking for a new Placement Supervisor.

This is a hybrid position responsible for the intake, monitoring, and protection of children in Overture's Child Placement Agency (CPA) and to ensure their health and safety.

Salary: $55,000/year

What Overture Can Offer You

• Matching 401k
• Medical, dental, vision
• Employer-paid group life insurance
• Employee assistance program: mental health counseling, legal/financial assistance, wellness coaching
• Supplemental coverages: Accident, Critical Illness, Short-term disability, Life/AD&D
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Continuing education opportunities; professional development opportunities
• Hybrid work environment

About Overture

Mission: To cultivate self-directed opportunities and experiences that empower our communities to flourish.

Vision: All people have the right to make choices and pursue opportunities to be the person they want to be: Your Life, Your Choice.

Values:

• Well-being: To create a safe workspace for all employees which promotes an inclusive company culture that fosters a balanced lifestyle. We promise to exercise empathy and compassion in our interactions with others.
• Authenticity: Building trust through a culture of accountability where vulnerability and individuality are championed. We promise to encourage everyone to come as they are and embrace opportunities for growth.
• Collaboration: Celebrating our community's strengths and contributions while working together to achieve common goals. We promise to engage in healthy dialogue and active listening while valuing diverse perspectives.
• Excellence: Uphold standards through efficient processes, innovation, and a continuous commitment to quality. We promise to show up and do our best for one another and the communities we serve.

Position Requirements and Responsibilities:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences from an accredited college or university and three (3) years full time child placement experience obtained after the bachelor’s degree was conferred.
• If the individual has a master’s degree in the Social or Behavioral Sciences, then they must have a minimum of one (1) year of child placement experience.
• Experience working with various team members and coordination of teams while utilizing excellent interpersonal skills and organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of Department of Human Services, intakes, and out-of-home placements.
• Ability to complete Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) home studies and upon completion of home studies, the ability to recommend approval or denial of certification of perspective foster homes.
• Working knowledge of child protection laws and Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) rules and regulations.
• Must have solid computer and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
• Ability and willingness to work some hours outside of normal working hours to respond to emergencies or to otherwise meet the needs of the people we serve and their families.
• Must have consistent access to reliable transportation that will allow for quick response in an emergency.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License from the state in which you reside and maintain a clean driving record and proof of insurance per company insurance guidelines.
• Must Pass background check and other regularly scheduled screening requirements per company guidelines

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDED, BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Manage the coordination of intake and development activities for the CPA/CHRP programs, working closely with the Director of Children’s Services.
• Review all Request for Proposals (RFP) for placement options with Overture and respond to each RFP within 24 business hours.
• Provide intensive case management to individual children and their families and coordinate services.
• Assist in coordinating medical services for the children placed in the care of any foster home certified by Overture and ensure that the children attend all necessary appointments and follow-up visits.
• Conduct onboarding and orientation training for new foster homes.
• Complete SAFE Home studies, foster care certifications and annual recertifications.
• Complete home assessments of the physical environment for foster homes for compliance with regulations, then continue to provide support and monitor foster homes by conducting monthly home visits and environmental studies to assess the ability of foster homes to meet the child(ren) needs.
• Act as a liaison with courts, schools, foster parents, and all peripheral parties and attend all staffing, school, and treatment team meetings to facilitate the successful collaboration of service providers under the direct supervision of the Director of Children’s Services.
• Attend all staffing, school meetings and treatment team meetings to facilitate the successful collaboration of service providers.
• May assist with administrative duties within Overture office (filing, answering phone calls, etc.).
• Help identify struggling families and possible placement disruptions in order to provide additional support.
• Respond to conflicts or concerns pertaining to foster home performance.
• Ensure compliance and monitoring for all aspects of Foster Family Certification.
• Provide annual training to foster parents according to agency’s trauma informed practices and protocols and support with providing ongoing trainings.
• Coordinate and facilitate the development of support plans and assessments identified in the Individualized Plan (IP)/Service Plan (SP) for everyone on caseload, ensuring accuracy, quality and efficiency standards are met.
• Assist with locating resources to help the children and foster families achieve their goals.
• Complete thorough, accurate, and timely assessments, plans, and other documentation tasks necessary to ensure ongoing funding for services for everyone on caseload.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

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 the essential functions.

• Physical Requirements - Requires repetitive manual and finger dexterity and eye- hand coordination; requires the ability to use all office equipment; and the ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds using appropriate body mechanics.
• Visual, Hearing, and Communication Requirements - Must be able to read, understand and communicate information and ideas orally and in writing to effectively communicate with others.
• Pressure Factor- This position may require employees to adapt to a frequently changing environment, including handling and de-escalating incidents. This position will interact with individuals who are intellectually and developmentally delayed, may be frail, confused, and at times engage in verbal or physical aggression. Accordingly, it is sometimes necessary to deal with unpleasant situations with the need to problem solve.

Overture is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lakewood, CO 80215: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Child Placement: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lakewood, CO 80215

Salary : $55,000