Help Others, Make a Difference, Save a Life.

Do you want to make a difference in people's lives every day?
Or help people navigate the tough spots in their life?
And do it all while working where your hard work is appreciated?

You have a lot of choices in where you work…make the decision to work where you are valued!

Join the McNabb Center Team as the Foster Care Team Leader today!

The Foster Care Team Leader

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

• Provides clinical intervention to clients with higher level of needs within the agency continuum.
• Provides oversight to case managers working with children placed in therapeutic foster homes.
• This position requires utilizing a personal dependable vehicle to conduct Center business.
• Maintaining a dependable vehicle and certified driver status is a condition of employment.
• This position requires certification in and adequate implementation of verbal and physical de-escalation techniques that include a wide range of bodily movements including but not limited to grasping, holding another person, going down on knees, running, and walking

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

• Position operates in both office setting and community.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

1. Is an effective Team Member

• Responds to all emails and voicemails in timely manner.
• Attends mandatory treatment team meeting weekly.
• Participates in staff development activities as requested by supervisor.
• Participates in supervision with immediate supervisor.
• Participates in triad supervision with supervisor and case managers
• Takes on additional responsibilities when asked (extra clients, covers co-workers' caseloads, committees, etc.).

2. Represents the Center in the community in a positive and professional manner as evidenced by good working relationships (satisfaction survey, referrals, and complaints).

3.Staff are supervised on a regular basis (preferable weekly) and have a good working knowledge of job duties as evidenced by clear, professional documentation of staff strengths and areas of concern with a detailed action plan to address areas of concern.

4. Foster professional growth and development of staff through the identification of leadership potential.

5. Completes all required clinical documentation in accordance with Center Policy and Procedure and funding source guidelines.

• Completes comprehensive treatment plan with first 30 days of admit with all appropriate signatures.
• Completes all Quarterly Treatment Plans every 3 months on each client with all appropriate signatures provided.
• Completes Discharge Plan 45 days prior to discharging from the Program when applicable.
• Completes opening paperwork (releases, CPC if applicable, consents, sex abuse packet, program rules, etc.) within first 30 days of treatment.
• Completes Contract and Foster Home Checklist the day of admission.
• Completes Progress notes within P&P guidelines.
• Returns required documentation to appropriate administrative personnel as required by TFACTS (includes Foster Home Checklists, Contracts, admit/discharge confirmations, census reports, job requests).
• Communicates case updates to supervisor for Utilization review meetings
• Complete and fax Serious Incident Reports within 24 hours to all necessary individuals at DCS.
• Provides and helps foster parent complete all paperwork (med logs, progress notes, allowance contracts).
• Completes 15 hours of training each year.

COMPENSATION:

• Starting salary for this position is approximately $52,535 /yr based on relevant experience and education.

Equipment/Technical Competency:

• Ability to operate computer, EMR, and other technology as assigned.
• Ability to document clinical observations and recommendations.

QUALIFICATIONS - Foster Care Master's Team Leader

Experience / Knowledge:

• Experience with foster care required.
• Advanced knowledge of therapeutic interventions and modalities preferred, specific to children and families who've experienced trauma.

Education / License:

• Master's degree required. 
• Licensed eligible degree preferred in social work, mental health counseling, child and family studies, or related field of study.

Physical/Emotional/Social - Skills/Abilities:

• Exposure to biological hazards.
• Hearing of normal and soft tones.
• Close eye work.
• Valid driver's license with F endorsement.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• HWC and CPR will be required trainings. (provided)
• Advanced socio-emotional skills preferred, with ability to emotionally regulate not only self, but others as well, and ability to develop and maintain positive social relationships as well.

Location:

• Knox County, Tennessee

Apply today to work where we care about you as an employee and where your hard work makes a difference!

Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.