Director of Permanency Services

Description

***Sign On Bonus $5,000***

****Average salary is $73, including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.) ****

***This position has Remote capabilities but does require in office work as needed (Pittsburg location) ***

Do you like working with children and families? Then TFI Family Services has the job for you

We are looking for a full-time Director of Permanency Services to add to our team All you need is a master's degree in the field of human services and 2 years' supervisory experience in Permanency Services or Child Welfare/Child Placement.

A Day in The Life as a Director of Permanency Services

As a Director of Permanency, you will administer and direct the organization toward its primary goals based on the Agency's mission statement, policies, and procedures. Performs the following duties directly or through subordinates:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Agency's Permanency Services Program.
• Directly responsible for the clinical and administrative functions of the Permanency Services Program.
• Ensures services provided by the Permanency Services Programs are of the highest caliber and within best practices.
• Maintains a close working relationship with public and private agencies involved in providing Permanency Services/supports.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts studies and surveys of program services and relays results to senior staff.
• Ensures the operations of the Permanency Services Program are carried out in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and laws, the policies and procedures of the Agency, and contractual requirements.
• Develops and implements procedures and controls to promote accurate and timely information flow.
• Works in concert with Agency operation and support departments during the development of identified programs to ensure requirements are met.
• Attends meetings, forums, workshops, etc. during and following the program implementation phase to ensure internal/external requirements are met.
• Ensures Agency policies and procedures are adhered to during program development and initiation.
• Establishes current and long-range goals, plans and policies subject to approval by the Board of Directors.
• Ensures that programs developed are organized in a fiscally responsible and sound manner, with structures that will support a future sound fiscal structure.
• Consults and provides leadership in the planning, policy, and decision-making process.
• Dispenses advice, guidance, direction, and authorization to carry out major plans and goals consistent with established policies and procedures.
• Represents the organization with public and private agencies, at legislative functions, with departments and divisions of governmental entities and the public.
• Involves, consults, and gives leadership to the governing body and/or advisory board in planning policy, and decision-making processes.
• Responsible for the development, planning, implementation, and operation of the Agency's Permanency Services Program.
• Continually evaluates and refines program requirements and service delivery. Regularly and systematically reports these results to the Vice President.
• Responsible for the Agency program development initiatives from initial conception to operational capability of the program.
• Coordinates with internal/external entities to ensure program development goals, objectives and outcomes are met.
• Responsible for the proper development and operation of programs assigned.
• Continually evaluates and refines program requirements and service delivery.
• Will be required to drive personal or agency vehicle while transporting children or conducting agency business. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must meet agency underwriting standards while driving agency vehicles and/or transporting clients.
• Refrains from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and/or interferes with responsibilities of the position.
• Provides regular supervision and professional development of Agency employees.
• Advocates, promotes, and practices cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in all day-to-day interactions.
• Develops, promotes, and practices teamwork in all activities.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Directly supervises employees as denoted on the Agency Organizational Chart in accordance with best practices and federal, state and/or accreditation requirements.

Why you should work for TFI Family Services

We offer a wide variety of benefits, including flexible scheduling and remote work We also provide you with 20 days of personal leave in your first year of employment and 25 days after completion of year one as well as 12 paid holidays We offer a longevity bonus and tuition reimbursement As a bonus, you get to work with a FANTASTIC team who are all dedicated to our mission and vision by being devoted to the strength of family and to being nationally recognized for excellence in service, education and advocacy.

If you want to make a difference in a child's life, join our team today

TFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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