Director of Foster Care

Job description

Responsibilities

Director of Foster Care Universal Health Services, Inc. company, in partnership with Greystone Foster Care, has a long history in providing comprehensive behavioral health care services to at-risk youth struggling with extensive mental health issues. Greystone Foster Care recruits foster parents and offers the training to be equipped to provide a safe, stable and therapeutic environment for children and youth that have been removed from their homes.

Our training prepares staff and foster parents to support children and youth as they begin the healing process. Our therapeutic foster parents link children and youth to hope, healing and trust. Greystone Foster Care is seeking a dedicated, compassionate Director of Foster Care to add to our growing team. This is a hybrid job blends remote work and in-office position with occasional requirements to report to the Brentwood, TN facility.

The primary responsibilties of the Director of Foster Care are to coordinate and supervise the Regional Foster Care Program including the Regional Foster Care staff, parents and homes to fullfill the agency's mission. This role requires full-time dedication and must be flexible to include weekends and evening work.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Achieve and maintain Foster Care Program capacity goals. Recruit, hire, train, evaluate and supervise employees in the Foster Care Program Ensure compliance with CARF and licensing standards.

• Conduct periodic inspections of foster homes, client records and ensure compliance with the Foster Care Program policies and procedures
• Implement recruitment and retention strategies, licensing and re-licensing processes and supervise foster home placements
• Develop and implement an in-service training program for all staff within the department in conjunction with the Executive Director and other agency training programs.

To participate in continuing education opportunities, including agency in-service training, professional seminars, workshops, and conferences and to ensure that all training requirements for certifications are fulfilled annually

• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with community agencies and referral sources To ensure the program provides general support for all foster families, including 24-hour on-call support, and that the program has 24-hour availability to receive/process placement calls/inquiries
• Ensure compliance with all provisions/requirements of all contracts with DCS To represent agency at booths/speaking events as well as internal meetings as requested by the Executive Director/other programs Benefits Highlights: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Mileage Reimbursement Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401 (k) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Referral Bonus Program Pet Insurance "Perks at Work" employee discount program More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com Join us in making a meaningful difference by leading our foster care initiatives with energy and purpose! We are committed to empowering our team members through supportive leadership and impactful work that transforms lives every day. About Universal Health Services Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services.

Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

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