Looking for a career where you can make a difference in the lives of children and families? The Foster Care Adoption Supervisor at Arms Wide is the job for you!
Arms Wide is a child and family-serving organization with a 47-year history that is deeply committed to transforming the lives of children in need of safe and nurturing permanent families in Houston and South Texas.
The Foster Care Adoption Supervisor is primarily responsible for supervising foster care adoption home developers and other assigned staff in all aspects of Foster parent recruitment and training verification team in compliance with Residential Child Care contract standards and Child Placing Minimum Standards.
Arms Wide is looking for someone who is:
* Compassionate
* Motivated to support children and families
* Energetic
* Team player with an optimistic outlook
* Trauma-informed
Experience/Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university PLUS three years of experience in a child placement setting; OR
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or other human services field PLUS two years of experience in a child placement setting; OR
- Master’s degree PLUS two years of experience in a child placement setting; OR
- Master’s degree in social work or other human services field PLUS one year of experience in a child placement setting; AND
- Nine credit hours in undergraduate or graduate level courses that focus on family and individual functioning and interaction.
- Competency in trauma-informed care
- Basic knowledge of human growth and development
- Working knowledge of residential childcare minimum standards and residential childcare contracts
- Understanding of family dynamics theory and practice
Experience/Skills Preferred
- Experience in developing and implementing recruitment strategies
- Understanding of marketing and outreach techniques
- Training and curriculum development skills
Travel Required
- Reliable transportation required. Mileage reimbursed.
Our Benefit Package Includes
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and eligible dependents.
- 401k retirement plan with match
- Paid life insurance
- Generous vacation (paid time off) plan
- 8 paid holidays each year (10 days)
- 2 paid "Employee Choice" days each year
- Convenient central location with free parking
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount (Perks) Program
Programs, resources, and benefits eligibility vary based on scheduled hours worked and length of service at Arms Wide.
Arms Wide is an equal-opportunity employer.
Arms Wide is committed to selecting the best and most qualified person available for each vacant opening without unlawful discrimination of any kind. Additionally, Arms Wide is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), marital or parental status, veteran status, religion, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, or political affiliation.
For more information about Arms Wide, please visit our website at armswide.org.