PERMANENCY DIRECTOR

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs, plans, implements and monitors assigned initiatives and programs to ensure effective and efficient program operation.
• Reviews and approves child placement casework decisions, when requested by the client or others to ensure decisions are appropriate and consistent with policies and procedures.
• Selects, manages, and develops staff through review of performance data, conferences, training, and performance appraisal.
• Plans, promotes, and encourages the professional growth and development of management and service delivery personnel.
• Works effectively with staff, community groups, other agencies, media, and local government officials
• Addresses and attempts to resolve client, community, and staff concerns and issues regarding individual cases and operating procedures.
• Evaluates agency and community needs and develops resources to enhance program operations.
• Oversees and supervises Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program according to the DTFA model standards.
• Reviews and approves adoption packets prior to submitting for reimbursement.
• Serves as the P.U.S.H Coordinator and works in collaboration with DFPS to complete the monthly PUSH report.
• Monitors TARE compliance and provides monthly updates as required to DFPS
• Monitors the TAP website and ensures information is accurate and up to date.
• Works routinely with the Director of Communications to showcase youth for adoption.
• Coordinates and monitors the Tuesday Treasure Broadcast.
• Ensures proper oversight of court reports and court attendance by adoption supervisors.
• Ensures all case decisions are focused on child safety, permanency and well-being.
• Reviews and provides consultation on complex, sensitive high-profile cases, and staff issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations.
• Promotes, monitors, and ensures that respect is demonstrated for cultural diversity.
• Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.

• Knowledge of program planning and implementation.
• Knowledge of TDFPS policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of WWK Policies and requirements
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to develop and analyze special projects.
• Ability to supervise the work of others.

• Ability to travel locally and within the regions.
• Knowledge of TARE and TAP Websites

• Bachelor’s Degree in Child welfare or related field
• 5 years experience with child-placing experience as a worker or above in a private or state agency

• Masters degree in child welfare or related field
• Ability to communicate in Spanish
• 5 years experience with child welfare/supervisory experience

Certifications/Licenses/Registrations:

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION

• Body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend, and reach.
• Stamina to work long days and drive long distances.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 15 pounds unassisted.
• Must have the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Must have the ability to give and receive verbal and written instructions (with or without hearing aids).
• Must have the ability to read fine print, have sustained vision, and peripheral vision (with or without glasses).
• Environment requires dexterity to remain calm and adapt to fast paced and emotional environments consisting of children with moderate to severe emotional and psychological needs.
• Minimum of 40 hours per week but may necessitate additional time in order to complete assigned work, which would include evenings and weekends.
• Home-like settings with varying moderate to high degrees of background noise.
• Light and ventilation are found in a typical home setting.
• Campuses are smoke-free, except on permitted campuses in designated areas.
• Possibility of exposure to blood borne pathogens exists if universal precautions are not followed (Hepatitis B inoculation available per request).
• Possible injury when lifting or moving if employee fails to use proper body mechanics, or if proper techniques are not used.

Supervises: 5-6 Permanency Supervisors (dependent on region)