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This position is responsible for quality improvement initiatives by providing monitoring and
evaluation services and support to the Foster Care program with a specific focus on services
provided to Foster Care youth and their families by the Family Specialist. The role will support
best practice through the program lens and partner closely with the Foster Care teams.
Job Responsibilities
• Develops systematic structures with leadership to monitor and evaluate quality and
appropriateness of client care in the Foster Care program and service delivery. Actively
engages leadership in communicating continuous improvement activities through
reporting, periodic meetings, and communications with staff.
• Administers, collects, and evaluates survey data. Monitors and evaluates individual and
aggregate data of Foster Care staff development initiatives and services.
• Contributes and makes recommendations for program policies, protocols and procedures,
state/deferral regulations and COA standards related to foster program development and
service delivery.
• Consults with management regarding risk reporting protocols, corrective actions related
to incident risk assessment, follow up plans, reducing future risk and program outcomes
data.
• Collaborates with leadership to identify training needs. Coordinates, develops, and
conducts training programs including developing curriculum and training materials and
determines appropriate instructional method.
Core Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
• Ability to track and analyze data for trends and patterns.
• Basic experience in developing and coordinating training programs using a variety of methods. Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate at all levels in a clear and concise manner. Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Organization and time management skills including the ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment in a fast paced and energetic culture.
• Handles confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse population.
• Ability to provide one-on-one and group coaching.
Job Requirements
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience. Preferred experience in the non-for-profit and/or child welfare industry.
• Must have a valid driver’s license. Ability to travel locally, regionally and potentially statewide, flexible hours.
• Moderate knowledge and skills with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
Salary
$26.44 – $27.40 per hour. ($55,000-$57,000 annual pay)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.
As a federal contractor, Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
