Director of philanthropy

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote effective operations through hiring, training, and orientation of new hires;


• Conduct team supervision meetings with all direct reports and interns on a regular basis;


• Ensure agency policies and procedures are enforced through employee evaluations, conference request, time sheets, and reimbursement vouchers;


• Manage employee vacation scheduling to ensure adequate coverage for program service needs;


• Build and sustain a cohesive team while cultivating a positive employee morale;


• Supervise staff in alignment with job requirements, program and agency expectations, state licensing and COA requirements;


• Assess each child and family’s status with the Case Manager to ensure quality assessments;


• Effectively distribute case assignments in a fair and equitable manner;


• Actively participate in program committees that address service delivery systems and implement the appropriate program;


• Develop, update, and maintain the program operation manuals;


• Stay up to date on current industry trends and theories while recommending changes in agency policies and practices when appropriate;


• Participate in the preparation of annual budget, goals and objectives for the program;


• Ensure that outcomes measures of contracts are met timely and efficiently;


• Participate in the preparation of annual budget, goals and objectives for the program;


• Work collaboratively with other program staff to ensure effective coordination of services between foster care, licensing, and adoption units;


• Develop, maintain, and enhance positive work relationships with referral sources, community agencies, courts, and other applicable entities;


• Actively participate in community forums relevant to primary job responsibilities;


• Provide comprehensive case management from intake through foster care adoptive placement and supervision of legal confirmation, if requested based on caseload compliance;


• Provide support and assist with MARE matches and assign the appropriate caseworker for case assignment;


• Effectively and efficiently track all report submissions to ensure timeliness and accuracy;



• Maintain an awareness of current trends, theories, state licensing regulations, legislation and practices through the review of professional journals and literature, participation in relevant educational forums;


• Complete other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Master’s degree in Human Services or equivalent field of study from an accredited college;


• At least two (2) years of experience in a foster care adoption position within a child welfare agency;


• At least one (1) year of experience of managing others;


• Active Child Welfare Certification in the state of the work location may be required;


• Demonstrated ability with providing excellent clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills;


• Obtain and maintain the appropriate professional licensure and registration, if applicable;


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;


• Must exhibit an ability to apply the principles of logic and critical thinking with problem solving;


• Work well under pressure and adaptable to change;


• Computer and typing skills sufficient to perform essential job functions;


• Active motor vehicle license and a reliable automobile 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 Cultural Diversity Commitment.



Last updated : 2022-11-13