SafeCare® Regional Supervisor

Requisition #: req10026

Location: Hybrid - Michigan

Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)

*****This is a Hybrid position overseeing multiple Michigan Counties. Candidates must live within the position's coverage area to be considered.*****

Coverage area: Monroe, Washtenaw, Jackson, Lenawee, St. Clair, Lapeer, Huron, Tuscola, Sanilac, Berrien and Van Buren Counties

Bethany is changing the world through family. We began our work by serving one child more than 75 years ago. Today, Bethany is an international Christian nonprofit partnering with communities in more than 30 states and in several countries around the world. We strengthen and preserve families, support displaced people fleeing danger, and find safe, loving families for children who need them. Bethany is at the forefront of creating and implementing solutions to meet the growing needs of vulnerable children and families in the U.S. and around the world.

• Manage, develop, and train the SafeCare® team, consisting of SafeCare® Coaches and/or Providers, while providing weekly supervision;
• Build a cohesive team and maintain positive employee morale;
• Work collaboratively with branch leaders to ensure staff are incorporated into the culture and life of the local branch when possible;
• Ensure agency policies and procedures are enforced through tasks such as approving employee evaluations, conference requests, time sheets, and reimbursement vouchers;
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified staff in accordance with Bethany policies and procedures;
• Coordinate new SafeCare® staff participation in the on-boarding and orientation processes, in collaboration with local branch staff.
• Oversee training and orientation of SafeCare® staff in accordance with agency and National SafeCare® Training and Research Center (NSTRC) expectations;
• Participate in SafeCare® Provider training, and preference to pursue Provider certification through direct provision of SafeCare® model to a select number of families;
• Participate in SafeCare® Coach training, if possible;
• Participate in and/or lead statewide SafeCare® staff meetings;
• Ensure that all direct reports adhere to the components in the SafeCare® standards;
• Coordinate with the Regional SafeCare® Program Manager to assign referrals that have been accepted to Providers in an equitable and thoughtful manner to ensure quality of services;
• Manage vacation schedules to ensure adequate coverage and availability of services. Serve as a back-up to SafeCare® Providers and Coach, as needed;
• Ensure all documentation is completed, submitted, and approved as outlined in the SafeCare® standards and in compliance with Bethany standards;
• Ensure staff are meeting the standard for ongoing client contact requirements, and ensure compliance with the respective state’s child welfare agency contract requirements;
• Assist the Regional SafeCare® Program Manager in meeting contract guidelines for submission of billings, invoices, and service reports;
• Maintain positive working relationships with the respective state’s child welfare agency staff and others in the community;
• Must be willing to work a flexible weekday schedule;
• Be available to travel to Bethany SafeCare® regions to provide in-person support, coaching, and/or shadowing to SafeCare Providers and or Coaches.
• Work collaboratively with Regional SafeCare® Program Manager in identifying opportunities for continuous quality improvement within SafeCare® services.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, or equivalent field of study from an accredited college
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, or equivalent field of study from an accredited college, preferred;
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience working with children and families, preferably in family preservation and stabilization and in-home parent support or skill-building services;
• Demonstrated experience in, or potential for, providing supervision to staff providing in-home services;
• Knowledge of child welfare policies and programs, family, and individual theories; treatment (intervention and technique) philosophies and strategies of home-based services, as well as knowledge and availability of local resources;
• Preferably one (1) year of experience supervising others and teams;
• Preferably active or able to obtain professional licensure issued by the state of the work location;
• Must possess the ability to engage, develop, and maintain positive community relationships with a diverse group of individuals;
• Demonstrates excellent assessment, therapeutic and crisis intervention skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Work well under pressure and adaptable to change;
• Must have an ability to work flexible work hours to include some weekday evenings;
• Computer and typing skills sufficient to perform essential job functions;
• Active motor vehicle license and maintain a reliable vehicle with adequate insurance coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment.