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 Master's Team Leader today!

The Foster Care Master's Team Leader

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 (preferably 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 tx.
• 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.

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.

COMPENSATION:

• Starting salary for this position is approximately $54,111 /yr based on relevant experience and education.

Schedule:

• Primary working hours are Monday through Friday 8am-5pm

Travel:

• Must be able to utilize personal dependable vehicle and obtain F Endorsement to provide services in the community. 

Equipment/Technology

• Must have basic competency in office applications such as Word and Excel.
• Will have access to desktop phone and computer for scheduling and completing data entry in the electronic medical record.
• Position requires regular use of a computer, and appropriate phone etiquette.

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.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.

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.