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Associate Director for Foster Care
Location:
Baltimore, MD
Description:
If you are passionate about transforming communities with a mission-driven organization, then we have the opportunity for you! Since 1939, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) has offered welcome and hope to refugees. LIRS has transformed lives with the support and hard work of people like you, to welcome the most vulnerable to the United States from sea to shining sea. We help people seeking safety from persecution in their home countries and reunite families torn apart by conflict. We resettle refugees. We protect vulnerable children who arrive alone in the United States. We advocate for compassion and justice for all migrants. Widely recognized for our expertise in implementing federal programs on behalf of refugees and migrants in the United States, conducts policy advocacy, and advances the protection and rights of vulnerable migrants. Headquartered in the beautiful Inner Harbor of downtown Baltimore we provide services nationwide through a network of staff and affiliates. Attracting and retaining the best talent is vital to our continued growth and we are proud to offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision available the first day of employment, professional development, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off including 20 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave, 12 paid holidays PLUS the week between Christmas and New Year's Day, 12 weeks of paid parental leave and up to 12 weeks of fully paid FMLA leave, company 403(b) contribution of 3%, an additional 7% match, Family Building benefits for reproductive procedures, adoption/foster care assistance, and an annual wellness benefit that can be customized to support your personal needs including funding enrichment classes, gym memberships, and healthy eating plans (to name a few) all in an inclusive and progressive environment! Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service is a champion for all uprooted people. Please join us as we make a difference in the lives of newcomers. Reporting to the Deputy Director for Children's Services, the Associate Director for Foster Care provides strong programmatic management and leadership to a team responsible for the overall implementation, oversight, and quality of the Long Term, Transitional and URM Foster Care programs established within the LIRS Children's Services partner network. This role closely collaborates with the Director for Children and Family Services to ensure the maintenance and expansion of effective programs and services by working closely with internal units and identifying new external partnerships. DUTIES Lead staff in meeting the objectives of our federal obligations and LIRS standards, in accordance with external and internal agreements, in a manner that respects and encourages their individual gifts and skills and educates them regarding the tasks and skills required to meet objectives. Oversee the foster parent recruitment and retention efforts of the local partner network to ensure available capacity that meets the unique needs of the children. Ensure that excellent technical support and training are provided to the local partner network. Develop consistent, effective, and efficient practices regarding program service delivery and support to the partners who are implementing programs. Ensure work plan development, adherence to internal operating policy and procedures, and compliance with federal obligations Meet with federal partners, program partners and other coalition allies in person or via conference calls to discuss long-term, transitional and URM foster care programmatic issues. Significantly contribute to and manage numerous funding reports and proposal submissions; review and edit quarterly, annual and monitoring reports for program services. Oversee and manage expenditures related to service delivery of transitional, long-term and URM foster care activities; analyze and assist in preparing annual budgets. Participate in agency-wide activities and initiatives including all-staff meetings, working groups or task forces and implementation of strategic initiatives. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS Graduate degree in Social Work or other Behavioral Science. Combined five years of experience and knowledge of child welfare systems, principles, practices and emerging trends. Five years progressive managerial experience with increasing roles and responsibilities in supervision, program management, implementation and evaluation. Experience in program development, administration and budget oversight. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%. Deep commitment to LIRS' core values and ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Bilingual in Spanish and English strongly preferred Must pass FBI and CA/N checks Must be 21 years of age Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package in an innovative and rewarding work environment. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your first day of employment, 403(b) with company contribution and match, 20 days of vacation per year, tuition reimbursement, professional development and much more. Salaries are based on the latest market data and reflect the education, skills and requirements for the role. Differentials may exist based on the region and language abilities.
Company:
Lutheran Immigration And Refugee Service
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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