Respite Supervisor - Jefferson City, United States - Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption

Description

Job Description

BASIC INFORMATION

Job Title: Respite Supervisor

Travel Requirements: Moderate

Status: Full Time, Exempt

Supervisor: Youth Program Manager

Location: TBD

Direct Reports: 4

ABOUT CMFCAA

The Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association is a not for profit agency that educates, supports, & advocates for foster, adoptive, & kinship children, youth, & families in central Missouri by offering services & partnering with community & governmental agencies to develop healthy & self-sufficient individuals & families.

Founded in 2007 by a former foster youth, foster parents, and adoptive parents, the CMFCAA is a community service organization that provides for the needs of foster, adoptive, kinship, and guardianship youth and families. What began as a small support group has grown into a multifaceted organization that provides direct support, education, services and advocacy to foster and adoptive families in a 24-county central Missouri region.

Currently, we are assisting over 640 foster families, over 1400 foster children, over 400 adopted children in our service area. Our goal is to be a support to the families, children and youth in this area, and we work tirelessly to provide much needed services to them.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Respite Supervisor will manage a child respite service, and is responsible for the delivery of quality, specialized client services. This position will assist families who require respite for their children with special needs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee day to day operations of respite services

Organize and coordinate event bookings

Supervise staff

Coordinate team schedules with family needs and events

Track participant numbers and file monthly, quarterly, yearly reports and surveys

Maintain communication with staff, families, and other departments to ensure needs and organizational mission is being carried out

Monitor and evaluate staff and program effectiveness in meeting client needs

Work to develop staff short- , medium- , and long-term goals, and implement plans for program improvement, expansion and evaluation

Observe and monitor service provision with families

Be a community liaison

Participate in service area strategic planning and agency committees

Travel to all office and service locations

Works with the foster, adoptive and kinship families that CMFCAA serves providing necessary resources, respite opportunities, and community connections to limit placement disruption

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, or closely related field preferred

1 year of supervisory experience required

3-5 years of managerial experience preferred

Strong customer service

Strong ability to analyze data and reporting capabilities

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to determine informational needs, to collect and analyze information

Database management skills

Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities

Ability to make some administrative/procedural decisions and judgments

Ability to conduct literature and online database searches

Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications

Must be able to pass a Federal and civil background as well as drivers background

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Health insurance benefit 90/10

Dental and Vision 100% Premiums Covered

Aflac (elective)

25K employer paid Life Insurance plan

3% Match of a Simple IRA (after qualifying time period)

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement at federal rate

Usage of Company Vehicle (provided complete and clear driving background has been submitted)