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The Assistant Director of Foster Care will assist in managing the Foster Care program and those individuals directly responsible for program implementation, participates in program development efforts; and represents the Agency in the Community. The Assistant Director of Foster Care will assist the Director in assuring we implement best practices in our program and that are performing in a manner commensurate with the needs of our population and partners.
Job Responsibilities
• Assists the Directors of Foster Care in managing the Foster Care program.
• Responsible for supervising individuals directly responsible for program implementation and ensuring this is accomplished and consistent with the Agency’s mission, policies, goals, and objectives.
• Participates in program development efforts, assists with implementing the best practices and ensures are performing in a manner consistent with the needs of the population and partners served.
• Responsible for assisting in the oversight of the recruitment and retention of assigned Foster Care Team to assure employees receive the appropriate support and training needed for our program to deliver the best outcomes for youth and families.
• Works closely with various counties to ensure a high quality of service and maintains a positive collaborative working and business relationships.
• Ensure adherence to the regulations of the New York State Office of Children and Families, and the Council of Accreditation for Children and Family Services, Inc.
• Responsible for creating a safe and risk-reduced environment which is essential for effective treatment, good planning, efficient operations and the long-term preservation of the organization. To the extent, that risk is recognized and identified, and formally managed, persons served, employees, foster families and Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth will be safer, and treatment and services will be of higher quality.
Job Requirements
• Minimum of an MSW or Master’s Degree in related field required;
• Minimum of four years of experience in working with children and families;
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience;
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with extreme discretion, demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA regulations, travel is required.
• Must have a current, valid driver’s license per Agency guidelines
• Ability to work with economically and culturally diverse population.
• Skills: oral and written communication skills.
Schedule
Monday -Friday 9a-5p some flexibility for nights and weekends as needed
Salary
$75,000 annually
Equal Opportunity Employer
Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.
As a federal contractor, Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)