Program Manager for Therapeutic Foster Care

Description

Program Manager for Therapeutic Foster Care

Pueblo, CO

One Full-Time Position. 40 to 60 hours per week.

Monday through Friday.

Hiring Range: $71,106.80 - $77,506.41 annually, depending upon education and experience.

This posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Minimum Requirements 

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral sciences OR

• Bachelor's degree in a non-related field, with minimum two years' experience supervised by an individual with a Master of Social Work or other Master's degree in the social or behavioral sciences.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in social or behavioral sciences 

• A minimum of one year experience in a supervisory role, including budget, program development, strategic planning, or entrepreneur experience.

• A minimum of one year experience in clinical background.  

We care about our team! At Ariel we offer an expansive benefit package:

Subject to Eligibility.

• Dental and Life Insurance Premiums are 100% covered by Ariel, which averages to an additional $4.80/hour to your total compensation!

• Vision 

• $50/month; $600/year with Lifestyle Spending Account

• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Legal & ID Shield through MetLife

• Retirement 403B & 403B employer match up to 4% at one year anniversary

• Mileage Reimbursement

• Employer provided work phone and computer

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Wellness Program

• And committed to a Culture of Awesomeness!

Ariel Clinical Services has been in business for over 30 years!

• Ariel has grown significantly since its early days of serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Today, we offer a broad range of services including residential programs, vocational support, foster care and adoption, therapy, and much more. 

• We are proud to say we have expanded our reach beyond the Western Slope! Now, we provide services in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo.

• At Ariel, we deeply value our community and recognize the vital role it plays in the lives of our members and employees. That’s why we’re committed to staying engaged through both financial contributions and hands-on service initiatives.

• As we continue to grow, we’re equally committed to fostering professional growth for our team. Many of our entry-level roles offer clear pathways for advancement within the organization.

Position Summary

The Foster Care Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and management of Therapeutic Foster Care, Parenting Time, and CHRP programs.

Ariel Clinical Services Mission

To provide safe, nurturing, and supportive environments for our clients so that they may have the opportunities to develop their strengths, maximize their potentials and fully participate in society.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, Under the Direction of the Department Supervisor: 

1. Ensure compliance with professional and ethical standards. Ensure programs are audit ready with applicable, rules, regs and agency standards. 

2. Work with their teams to improve all aspects of their programs to further the agency goals.

3. Oversee and ensure the quality day-to-day operations of the front range foster care and supervised visit programs.

4. Provide direct supervision of supervisors and case managers. 

5. Recruit and retain team members by actively participating in HR functions. Develop, implement, and maintain Agency wide Standard Operating Procedures for programs supervised and compliance with program specific regulations. 

6. Adhere to and support accounting policies and procedures. Oversee preparation of and adherence to departments budgets with a focus on maintaining sustainable funding streams. 

7. Coordinate and collaborate with counties and community agencies to provide services. 

8. Review monthly billing statements and expenditures. Overall fiduciary responsibility for programs.

9. Monitor and measure outcomes to assure program effectiveness and individual/stakeholders’ satisfaction, as well as program assurance and program evaluations. 

10. Build strong relationships and collaborate internally and externally with other programs and community leaders.

11. Support agency-wide initiatives.

12. Back-up on-call rotation.

13. Ensures quality coordinated care that meets the regulatory standards.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Must work closely with other Ariel Programs and offices.

2. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. The ability to read, speak and write in English. 

2. The ability to establish rapport with clients/families in order that optimal information gathering may occur.

3. The ability to communicate verbally and in written format in both individual and group settings.

4. Ability to be flexible, and able to change direction rapidly.

5. Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, complete a wide variety of tasks in a timely and accurate fashion and direct others, as needed.

6. Proficient computer knowledge.

7. Must be available outside of traditional office hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary to perform the functions of the position.

8. Strong knowledge of the type of work child welfare agencies participate in. 

9. Exercise independent judgment within the scope and boundaries of the department, the Agency’s Standard Operating Procedures, and Federal, State and Local Rules and Regulations regarding department operations.

10. Knowledge of human development regarding major milestones of development, normal development parameters and commonly regarded devices to measure such.

11. Knowledge of family dynamics regarding communication, interactions, and general functioning as well as parenting skills and intervention techniques.

12. Knowledge of community resources (social, public agency, and information) in order to assist families in accessing these resources.

13. Ability to provide reliable, insured transportation for self and others through the community served.

14. Ability to demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance as scheduled and requested.

Highly Desired:

1. Bilingual/Bi-literate, preferably in Spanish.

Education and Experience

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral sciences OR

• Bachelor's degree in a non-related field, with minimum two years' experience supervised by an individual with a Master of Social Work or other Master's degree in the social or behavioral sciences.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in social or behavioral sciences 

• A minimum of one year experience in a supervisory role, including budget, program development, strategic planning, or entrepreneur experience.

• A minimum of one year experience in clinical background. 

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid Regular Driver’s License, with acceptable driving record.

• CPR & First Aid within 60 days of hire

• QMAP certification within 60 days of hire

• Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) Certification at next available opportunity. 

• Safety Care within 60 days of hire.

• Informed Supervision within 60 days of hire.

• Brief Suicide Intervention Training within 60 days of hire.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides leadership guidance and direction to Supervisors, Case Managers, Supervisor visitation workers, and foster homes.

Physical Demands

1. This position requires that the incumbent be capable of walking, bending, standing, sitting, stooping, stretching, and/or reaching regularly for periods up to two hours without a break.  

2. This position requires that the incumbent have adequate hand and finger dexterity to properly perform the functions of the position.

3. This position requires lifting regularly up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds.

4. This position requires the ability to hear, see, smell, and distinguish temperature, at a level which is adequate to ensure client and staff health and safety.  Adaptive devices are acceptable.

5. This position will require daily driving of up to one hour per day and occasionally up to eight hours per day. 

6. Climbing may be required from time to time.

Work Environment

1. Exposure to typical climate-controlled office environment when in the office.

2. Exposure to all climates and weather conditions while working in the field.

3. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease is possible but limited.

4. Exposure to hazardous chemicals is possible but limited.

Required Background Checks & Documentation

1. Central Registry for Child Abuse

2. Criminal Background Investigation (CBI)

3. Federal Criminal Background Investigation (FBI)

4. Colorado Adult Protective Services (CAPS)

5. CBI Sex Offender Background Check

6. National Sex Offender Background Check

7. Reference check 

8. Driver’s License Record 

9. Office of Inspector General

10. I-9 documentation

11. Reliable Automobile with adequate, valid auto insurance