Hybrid Licensing Supervisor (Foster Home) bei Safe Children Coalition Inc

Description

Here at Safe Children Coalition, it is our mission TO PROTECT CHILDREN, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, AND BUILD COMMUNITY. This role is ideal for an inspiring leader with a commitment to fostering a positive, growth-oriented team culture while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. Join our team to assist in this important mission.

PURPOSE:

Lead a dedicated team of Licensing and Training Specialists on the Out-of-Home Care team, driving the success of the foster care licensing process. This leadership role is pivotal in establishing and growing a diverse, supportive community of foster homes across Manatee, Sarasota, and Desoto counties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Team Empowerment and Growth: Champion a team culture focused on excellence, innovation, and accountability. Hire, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a supportive environment that values continuous learning and professional development.

• Strategic Expansion: Lead efforts to increase the number of stable, high-quality foster homes by overseeing training and licensing processes.

• Quality Assurance: Oversee the home study review and licensure approval process, ensuring comprehensive and sensitive assessment of prospective foster families.

• Policy and Compliance: Shape and uphold high standards in child welfare policies and procedures, staying abreast of updates and ensuring team alignment with all legal and licensing requirements.

• Budget and Resource Management: Prepare monthly reports to track and communicate progress and impact.

• Performance and Accountability: Conduct regular employee appraisals, coach for performance excellence, and drive a high-performing team atmosphere. Implement quality improvement practices.

• Partnership Building: Forge and maintain strong collaborations with licensing, training, recruitment staff, case management, partner agencies and providers to ensure an adequate and qualified pool of foster families.

  A comprehensive benefits program including: 

• 5 weeks of PTO accruals available during the first year of employment
• 12 paid holidays
• Professional development
• Ongoing coaching and feedback
• Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”)

Health Benefits with shared premium costs, including: 

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement

Requirements

  EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.

• Minimum of two years of leadership experience, preferably in licensing or child welfare, with a track record of managing and empowering diverse teams toward shared goals preferred.