HOMEBUILDERS State Director - Epworth Children's Home

Summary:

Oversee the IFPS program using the HOMEBUILDERS® model, including supervision of the program supervisors. Monitor model fidelity. The program manager reports to an agency administrator and is the liaison between the program and administration.

Primary Performance Objectives:

· Ensure service delivery is consistent with the HOMEBUILDERS® Standards

· On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to supervisors for consultation and support. Arrange coverage when unavailable.

· Provide back-up for supervisors whenever needed (e.g., clinical and consultation activities, taking referrals, other administrative duties).

· Schedule and maintain a flexible workweek to meet the needs of site / program staff, administrative staff, and other job responsibilities.

· Work with administration to provide resources and support for the program to meet HOMEBUILDERS® Standards, IFPS contracts, or quality improvement plans.

· Ensure agency adherence to all program components in the HOMEBUILDERS® Standards.

· Ensure supervisors adhere to all supervisor components in the HOMEBUILDERS® Standards.

· Support efforts to ensure client and staff safety.

· Attend team consultation meetings.

Job Task Summary:

· Ensure service delivery is consistent with the HOMEBUILDERS® Standards

· On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to supervisors for consultation and support. Arrange coverage when unavailable.

· Provide back-up for supervisors whenever needed (e.g., clinical and consultation activities, taking referrals, other administrative duties).

· Schedule and maintain a flexible workweek to meet the needs of site / program staff, administrative staff, and other job responsibilities.

· Work with administration to provide resources and support for the program to meet HOMEBUILDERS® Standards, IFPS contracts, or quality improvement plans.

· Ensure agency adherence to all program components in the HOMEBUILDERS® Standards.

· Ensure supervisors adhere to all supervisor components in the HOMEBUILDERS® Standards.

· Support efforts to ensure client and staff safety.

· Assume primary responsibility for hiring and on-the-job training of supervisors.

· Oversee program staffing

· Consult with supervisor regarding program, clinical, or personnel issues.

· Inform administration of serious programs, client safety, or staff issues and concerns.

· Establish and maintain positive working relationships with referring agency staff and other community professionals.

· Oversees the implementation of the evidence-based practice model.

· Maintain program licensure as a child placing agency.

· Provide input to the CFO and COO concerning the development of budget and ensure adherence to budgeting guidelines for the community-based program.

· Interview, hire, and train employee applicants.

· Oversight of billing for the HOMEBUILDERS® program.

· Makes changes as needed to program as contracts and Medicaid changes occur.

· Attend meetings of local state agencies and community groups as a representative of Epworth Children's Home.

· Participate as appropriate in the PQI process as assigned.

· Travel to programs and provide oversight to supervisors.

This description in no way states or implies that the duties listed herein are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The Community-based Specialist Supervisor may be required to follow other directions and to perform other duties as directed by the Senior Director and/or Chief Operating Officer.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· Supervises Community-based Supervisors of HOMEBUILDERS® programs

Qualifications:

· License preferred; Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling or social services required.

· Experience working in the child welfare system; preferably with family preservation services

· Assume primary responsibility for hiring and on-the-job training of supervisors.

· Oversee program staffing

· Consult with supervisor regarding program, clinical, or personnel issues.

· Inform administration of serious programs, client safety, or staff issues and concerns.

· Establish and maintain positive working relationships with referring agency staff and other community professionals.

· Has a belief system and engages in faith practices that are compatible with those of the United Methodist Church

· Valid driver's license, vehicle in good working condition, and automobile liability insurance that meets minimum agency requirements.

· Must be able to pass standard background checks, including: drug screen, employment physical, SLED, DSS Central Registry and Sex Offenders Registry.

· Current First Aid and CPR certifications

· Must be at least 21 years of age, and must live in designated service area.

· Expertise with MS Word, email and the Internet. Familiarity with Excel preferred.

Personal Attributes and Skills:

· Demonstrates the ability to learn and to practice teamwork; patient and compassionate

· Demonstrated ability to work with diverse individuals, exercise discretion, maintain client and employee confidentiality, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

· Demonstrated ability to work independently

· Understands and respects the necessity for confidentiality

· Positive and calm presence in all situations

· Organized with an attention to detail

· Excellent communication skills in written and verbal form

· Ability to move across uneven terrain, remain sitting for long periods of time, ascend and descend stairs (with or without a reliable handrail), and navigate within cluttered, disorganized or unclean home environments.

· Ability to work in an office environment, use a computer and other common office equipment.

What Epworth Children's Home offers full time employees:

Rewarding Client Focused work environment

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

Company paid life insurance

Voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, Group life

403(b) with company match

Ample vacation and sick leave

Mission/Volunteer leave

Credit Union

Employee Assistance Program

Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Career opportunities throughout the state of SC!

The mission of Epworth Children's Home is to serve children, youth and families through caring, safe, Christian communities, where hurts are healed, hope is nurtured, and faith in God, self, and others is developed.