Director Of Foster Care And Adoption Services

Woodfords Family Services is seeking to welcome a compassionate and dedicated professional to our management team as Director ofFoster Care and Adoption Services!

Position Summary

The Director ofFoster Care and Adoption Services is responsible for the clinical, administrative and fiscal oversight of our Adoption Home Studies, Therapeutic Foster Care, and Wendy's Wonderful Kids programs. As a member of the management team, this position represents the agency as a liaison with the Department of Health and Human Services to create referrals for each program, and to oversee the licensing for the foster homes.

Essential Duties

1. Supervises the coordination of services to children/youth eligible for Foster Care and Adoption Services.
2. Insures compliance with licensing, regulatory and accreditation procedures, which may include complaint investigation and licensing renewal.
3. With COO, prepares and submits yearly budgets for all aspects of Foster Care, Adoption Programs and monitors spending and census in order to maintain fiscal stability.
4. Communicates to both foster and biological families any changes in program requirements, status and/or allocation.
5. Coordinates and participates in program recruitment efforts for staff and foster parents.
6. Provides clinical and administrative supervision to program staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This director-level position oversees approximately a dozen employees between the two programs, including case managers and recruiters.

Learn more about our Foster Care and Adoption Programs at: https://www.woodfords.org/foster-care-and-adoption-programs/

Qualifications

• Be a licensed Social Worker in the State of Maine, LCSW highly preferred.
• Masters' degree in a social science, social work or related field, and three plus (3+) years' of administrative/management experience and experience working in child welfare.
• Ability to interact with, develop and maintain effective and respectful working relationships with employees and foster families, birth families, respite providers, family support workers and other service providers.
• Knowledgeable about current licensing and regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledgeable of typical and atypical child development, developmental disabilities and delays, and the development and functioning of family systems and trauma, etc.

Compensation & Schedule

Annual salary ranges between $72,000-$85,000 and is commensurate with education and experience. The Director ofFoster Care and Adoption Services will be based out of our offices in Westbrook, ME and be eligible for some hybrid/remote work.

Benefits

In addition to joining an inclusive and positive work culture that supports your career goals, Woodfords Family Services is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees. Additional benefits and compensation incentives are made available for the Director ofFoster Care and Adoption Services.

• Competitive Health Insurance (with multiple plan options!)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% Agency Match
• Robust Employee Wellness Program
• Gym/Fitness membership reimbursement
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP Benefits)
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Exclusive Verizon Discount to Woodfords Family Service Employees

**Woodfords Family Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program**

Who We Are

Woodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization that's been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities for over 55 years! Today, the organization provides an array of clinical, behavioral health and educational programs to more than 2,000 children, youth and adults living with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses across the state of Maine.

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit a resume and cover letter expressing their interest, qualifications, and experience to recruitment@woodfords.org. The position will remain posted until filled.