Director Of Foster Care

Where New Paths Begin

OhioGuidestone is the state's leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives-with compassion and respect-we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future.

Essential Functions:

• Direct supervision of assigned staff including hiring, supervision and development, including the development of leadership and supervisory skills necessary to ensure agency success. Demonstrates and models positive leadership and presents the agency in the most positive light with all internal and external

• Assures fiscal accountability of all assigned programs and services. This responsibility includes assisting in the development of realistic budgets, assisting the Finance Department in assuring that assigned services are adequately documented and that billing requirements are met, working pro-actively to assure budget compliance, and taking immediate action to resolve fiscal problems should they occur. Exhibits and demands care and competence in managing agency resources.

• Identifies, develops and implements program growth strategies and enhances current programming in order to move towards and secure recognition as a premiere provider of services. Responsibilities include development of funding strategies/resources, responding to RFP's and other opportunities, collaborations with other partnership agencies and networking to develop and maintain positive relationships in the community as well as to promote the agency to external sources.

• Ensures the integrity of program and service delivery, compliance and evaluation. Ensures compliance with internal standards and goals, all contract/grant specifications, and all applicable licensing, regulatory and accreditation

• Assumes a leadership role in the interpretation and support of agency policies (including HR, PR and Communications), implementation of industry best practice standards throughout assigned programs, and in the development/implementation of program outcome measures to ensure quality service implementation and fiscal success.

• Advocate for programs for children in placement through involvement with local, state and national

• On call by cell phone during non-work hours for clinical consultation and crisis

• Oversees Performance and Quality Improvement related to service provision, compliance, and foster parent and client

• Assures the quality and timeliness of Home Studies and Annual

• May provide periodic training to foster

• Represents the agency with referral sources & other individuals/organizations.

• May be required to attend court hearings and

• Oversees client intake and placement

• Maintain regular and reliable

• May be involved in the planning, organization, and implementation of special events, specific projects, or program expansion.

• Exhibit positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or

• Demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and present the agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

Performance Requirements:

• Ability to delegate, manage people, and objectively evaluate staff and

• Ability to strategically plan for program success and expansion.

• Ability to be decisive when faced with difficult situations, manage crises with confidence and authority, and develop problem solving and leadership skills in subordinate staff.

• Supervisory skills and flexibility to supervise remotely, and/or at multiple This may require extensive driving.

• English reading and writing skills

• Interacts verbally with coworkers, representatives from outside agencies, and

• Attention to detail and confidentiality

• Works flexible

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Service or Counseling field with a LISW or PCCC license

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in administration and clinical supervisory capacity

• Multi-site management experience

• Must have a valid Ohio Driver's License with a safe driving record and valid

• Ability to take and pass a physical exam, tuberculosis test, and drug

• Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact.

Benefits:

• Free CEU trainings

• Competitive medical benefits including a zero-cost monthly option for employee or employee + children!

• 10 paid holidays; three are exchangeable

• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance

• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations

• 401(k) with employer match option

• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)

• Mileage reimbursement

• Free licensure supervision

• Recognition and rewards

• Funding sources may require OhioGuidestone to hire an advanced degree

At OhioGuidestone we care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of a fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.

Committed to creating a more diverse community, we encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. EEO/M/F/H/V #IND1 #LI-VS1