Job Summary

HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS) is seeking a trauma informed Division Director for the Enhanced Family Foster Care (EFFC) program located in Queens. The Division Director is expected to provide oversight to over 80 Children & Youth delivering services that aligns with HSVS and funders expectation. The Division Director supervises an intimate multi-disciplinary team within the division consisting of, Supervisors, Parent Advocates, Floating Case Planner & Administrative Staff. The Foster Care Division Director reports to the Associate Vice President of Foster Care.

 

Job Responsibilities

Develop & implement strategies to maintain compliance with quality outcomes for Progress Motes, Family Assessment Service Plans, Preparing Youth for Adulthood, Permanency Hearing Reports, Incident reporting, and Family Team Conferences, etc. Conduct random systems review to assess for child safety, risk, and ensure that documentation is consistent with agency and stakeholders standards (OCFS & ACS). Work collaboratively with the leadership and the Data and Accountability (DAA) team to improve the administrative functions necessary to increase the PAMS/Score outcomes in the areas of safety, permanency, and wellbeing. Cultivate and maintain positive professional relationships with all community stakeholders, facilitating regular communication with stakeholders and advising feedback to improve processes/services. Participate in agency-wide training, and internal/external meetings with stakeholders. Actively manage weekly census and assignment of new cases. Review incident reports and manage time sensitive incidents through appropriate communication channels. Provide scheduled weekly supervision to direct reports to ensure all deliverables are being met. Evaluates staff performance, accurately assessing strengths and professional development areas. Ensure staff receives required hours of professional development training annually. Conduct ongoing assessment of training needs and modify as needed. Hire, Train and retain staff to for the positions required within the Division.  In the absence of a supervisor, provide coverage support. Monitor site operations including but not limited to the distribution & reconciliation of metro cards, petty cash, and transportation needs. Participate in the 24hr on call rotation schedule