Permanency Director

The Director of Permanency provides administrative leadership and operational oversight for the Permanency Program. The individual is responsible for the direct supervision of the Permanency Supervisors, utilizing resources effectively, and ensuring outcomes are met according to standards.

• Monitors and evaluates program ensuring the quality and effectiveness of program, while assuring that outcomes are met.
• Manages program within budget, monitoring results monthly to assure fiscal goals are met.
• Responsible for reviewing and evaluating effectiveness/satisfaction data and implementing necessary changes to improve program quality and achieve established outcomes.
• Participates in strategic planning process with Leadership team to develop program growth.
• Provides direct supervision and support to the Supervisors, including completion of annual performance evaluation.
• Develops and oversees the completion of performance expectations. Conducts corrective counseling, provides guidance, and recommends termination when necessary.
• Fills in or assists in arranging for coverage when a supervisor is absent.
• Hires staff in coordination with Human Resources and Supervisor.
• Assists in maintaining safety for the physical office environment.
• Liaison with DFPS, the courts, and community partners, assessing community needs and assuring positive relationships.
• Assures that record documentation and management information data is complete and accurate.
• Advises Vice President of critical trends, problems, or events in Reintegration.
• Reports critical incidents to DFPS verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours.
• Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms. Ensures clients’ rights are protected.
• Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
• Ensures clients’ rights are protected.
• Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Addictions Counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Prefer Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Addictions Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or Counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Prefer three years in administration/supervisor role and working with children and family services.
• Prefer experience with child welfare privatization services.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass a drug screen, MVR, and other necessary background checks
• FBI Fingerprint check
• Lifting requirements of 50 lbs.
• Must have valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.