[Hiring] On-Call Permanency Supervisor @Our Community Our Kids

Role Description

The On-Call Unit provides support for day staff responsible for permanency planning and placement for abused and neglected children. They respond quickly in crisis and urgent situations involving children and their families that occur after normal business hours. The On-Call Permanency Supervisor provides support and leadership to the on-call unit after normal business hours – nights and weekends. They will perform highly complex consultative services, technical assistance, and supervisory work. This role is fast-paced and high energy. It requires the ability to work individually with minimal supervision. It also requires ongoing assessment and decision-making regarding child safety issues and permanency. This role must ensure documentation is thorough, concise, and timely. The On-Call Permanency Supervisor works closely with children, families, community stakeholders, and internal/external partners.

This position is responsible for supporting On-Call in the following regions: Northeast 3E Region to include Collin, Grayson, Fannin, Hunt, Rockwall, Ellis, Kaufman, and Navarro Counties.

• While this is a remote position, the selected candidate will need to reside in the counties listed above as occasional response to the field to support families/clients in need could be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree within social services is preferred.
• 2 years of experience working as a Permanency Specialist, or equivalent.

Requirements

• Maintain high ethical standards which are outlined in the ACH Child and Family Services Code of Ethics.
• A commitment to empowering others to solve their problems.
• Value a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a person.
• A conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
• The ability to lead and manage staff.
• The ability to develop goals for the unit and implement strategies for achieving these goals.
• The ability to establish a respectful relationship with persons served to help them gain skills and confidence.
• The ability to work collaboratively with other personnel and/or service providers and professionals.
• The capacity to maintain a helping role and to intervene appropriately to meet service goals.
• The ability to set appropriate limits.
• Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations.
• Promotes, monitors, and ensures that respect is demonstrated for cultural diversity.
• Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.

Benefits

• Attend continuing education necessary to expand knowledge and maintain certifications or licenses.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor and seek supervision when appropriate.
• Participate in trainings.
• Lead trainings on occasion.

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