About the Department

Supervises the Placement Coordinator positions and Foster Care positions, including the Foster Care Recruitment and Retention position; responsible for providing oversight of services related to out of home placement of children; reports information on contracts, services, community partnerships, and placement data to administration; works collaboratively across the division to educate, train and inform team members about our county foster care program, out of home placement options, placement availability, levels of care, participates on statewide work groups related to foster care and placement continuum issues, etc.

Adams County Children and Family Services Guiding Principles

We believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect, valuing their input, and striving to do no harm.
Honoring all people’s unique expertise and perspectives includes collaboration, shared decision making, and providing a safe environment.
The best interest of children, families, and our community will always inform our approach, perspectives, and decisions.
Children and youth belong in families and have a right to sibling, family, and community connections.
Families have the inherent capacity to safely care for their children.
We hold ourselves and our system accountable to each other, our families, and our community.

Position Duties

Ensure review processes to approve or deny QRTP placements for children are being adhered to and train/educate team members on this process. Partner with Signal BHO to problem solve any youth going through the Independent Assessment Process.
Negotiate purchase of out of home services when necessary and execute contracts. Negotiate and monitor out of state placements when necessary. Approve bed holds for youth who are hospitalized or on the run. Communicate and collaborate frequently with Child Welfare Accounting Department.
Initiate and ensure regular communication with Colorado Access and other RAE’s when necessary to discuss youth with mental health and/or medical needs.
Conduct one-on-one consultation with caseworkers and supervisors to provide feedback regarding potential placements, service requests and case direction.
Collaborate with the Family Search and Engagement Supervisor in ensuring all kinship placement options have been explored and exhausted before looking at non-relative care.
Participate in Creative Solutions calls and other problem-solving forums for difficult to place youth.
Provide direct supervision and facilitate team meetings with placement and foster care staff, and Education Coordinator.
Discuss placement decisions, monitor institutional investigations, track census data and other related concerns.
Employ dispute resolution skills to resolve issues between out of home providers and ACHSD staff.
Collaborate with the supervisor of the Foster Care Services and Support I team on a minimum weekly basis to ensure communication of placement needs and strategies to obtain new placement resources. Hold joint Foster Care program meetings a minimum of twice per month.
Attend and facilitate various committee meetings, both at the state and local level, regarding out of home placement, congregate care, current legislation and state rules, utilization of resources and agency partnerships.
Gather and analyze Trails based data regarding foster care, out of home care, and school stability for foster youth, with a specific emphasis on monitoring congregate care numbers. Present this data to administration in formal and informal formats.
Act as a liaison between contracted community partners and ACHSD staff. Mediate concerns and assist in developing plans to address challenges between agencies when they arise. Ensure contracts are completed for all out of home care providers.
Track usage and data for the Shiloh House guaranteed beds and report data on a monthly basis or as requested. Partner with Shiloh House to ensure guaranteed beds are being utilized.
Meet at least once a year with out of home providers. Ensure policies, such as but not limited to, the Prudent Parent Standard, are adhered to by our out of home providers.
Remain abreast of all Volume 7 rules and regulations related to the licensing/certification of foster homes and foster parents. Keep the Client Services Manager informed of all institutional investigations in county foster homes.
Act as an ambassador /champion for our county foster care program and provide support, guidance and task-related help to launch and maintain the therapeutic foster care program.
Coordinate with Binti to ensure the certification, placement and recruitment modules are operational and serving their purpose in attracting and retaining foster families to the program. Schedule regular meetings with Binti personnel to ensure our recruitment marketing needs are being met.
Devise targeted, well-developed strategies to recruit families for both our therapeutic foster care program and traditional foster care.
Attend and participate in various supervisory meetings, work groups and planning committees related to current best practice and policies regarding foster care and out of home placements.
Responsible for keeping information in the Placements folder in Shared Files and MS Teams relevant and current. Responsible for keeping state issued rates current in Shared Files. Responsible for approving and/or negotiating rates for children in foster care and congregate care.
Provide monthly placement report and monthly foster care workload report to the Client Services Manager.
Attend state Foster Care quarterly and monthly Fostering Colorado meetings and remain informed of upcoming changes, legislation, etc. related to foster care.
Facilitate RED (Review, Evaluate, Direct) Teams.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to supervise staff.
Working knowledge of child welfare practices.
Skilled in negotiation and able to work towards resolution of differences in an objective manner.
Ability to collaborate with peers and work creatively to solve problems.
Skill to be organized, manage time and plan.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Familiarity with and knowledge of state laws/regulations including the Colorado Children’s Code, agency policies and procedures and agency/county/state letters.
Familiarity with and/or ability to learn Volume 7 rules and regulations related to foster care certification and QRTP placements.
Knowledge of federal laws, regulations, procedures and requirements regarding the health and welfare of children.
Utilize your personal vehicle to get to appointments in the local community and surrounding areas within Colorado.

Other Qualifications

Experience: Four (4) years of full time professional social casework experience acquired after the degree in a public or private social services agency in an area appropriate to the position
Education and Training:
- Bachelor's Degree in one of the human behavioral science fields.
- A Bachelor's of Social work may substitute for 1 year of the required experience.
- An MSW may substitute for 2 years of the required experience.
- Proof of education, (degree or transcripts,) and license (if candidate has received one) are required.
License or Certificate:
- Must be eligible to become a certified supervisor through the State Child Welfare Academy or already be certified.
- Possession of a Colorado Driver's License and proof of automotive insurance.
Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.
Other: Must utilize a personal vehicle to get to many appointments in the local community and surrounding areas within Colorado.

Ability to obtain, maintain, and ensure continued access to State and County systems in strict compliance with all applicable county and state regulations, policies, and user agreements.

Benefits

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Benefits You Expect:

AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan
Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
Generous Vacation/Sick leave
Long-Term Disability
Retirement Plan
Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

Employee Assistance Program
Employee Fitness Center
Employee Health Clinics
Flexible Work Schedules
Recreation Center Discounts
Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Wellness programs
Lactation friendly certified workplace

Supplemental Questions

Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager.

If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

Yes, I understand and agree
Yes, I understand but disagree.

Please select how you meet the minimum experience and education required for this position.

4 years of full time professional social casework experience acquired after the degree in a public or private social services agency in an area appropriate to the position AND a Bachelor's Degree or higher in one of the human behavioral science fields.
3 years of full time professional social casework experience acquired after the degree in a public or private social services agency in an area appropriate to the position AND a Bachelor's of Social Work (BSW).
2 years of full time professional social casework experience acquired after the degree in a public or private social services agency in an area appropriate to the position AND a Masters of Social Work (MSW).
None of the above.

Are you currently or able to become a certified supervisor through the State Child Welfare Academy?

Do you possess a valid Driver's License and proof of automotive insurance?

NOTE: Out of state applicants please be advised a current Colorado driver's license must be obtained within thirty (30) calendar days of hire, and must be obtained before driving any vehicle for County business.

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:
• Ability to work in a standard office environment. Job requires an estimate of 50% community work and 50% paperwork.
• Ability to utilize personal vehicle or other modes of transportation to make visits to clients' homes, travel to court, and other public facilities in all types of weather, and at night as needed, throughout the State of Colorado.
• Ability to lift and carry (1-50 lbs.) infants and small children in the care and custody of the County.
• Ability to install car seats and transport children.
• Ability to utilize the full scope of visual capacity to perform job tasks
• Ability to conduct home visits in unknown and uncontrolled settings, which may include stairs, rough ground terrain, vicious animals, feces, airborne contaminants (illegal substances), gang members, weapons, and other environmental hazards (bed bugs/lice).
Are you able to meet these physical and environmental demands as described?

Please tell us about your experience in Child Welfare, and if any, Foster Care certification. How does your experience relate to this position?

Describe a time you had to juggle multiple responsibilities or deadlines. How did you prioritize your tasks?

Tell us about a time you had to work with someone from a different background or perspective. How did you ensure effective communication and collaboration?

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: Adams County
Address: 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B

Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213
Website: http://www.adamscountyco.gov/careers

Kinship Foster Care Certification Support Supervisor - 164454