Child Welfare Assistant Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Job Title:

Assistant Program Director

Department:

Foster Family Services

Location

Reports To:

Colton (San Bernardino)

Program Director

FLSA Status:

Salary Range:

Exempt

$77,000 - $82,000

Position Summary: Provides oversight and direct supervision of program staff. This position serves in a managerial capacity for all program staff and requires flexibility and focus on program needs to include achieving and maintaining accreditation. This position requires autonomy and ability to manage a fast-paced work environment. This position is the Prevention of Sexual Abuse Compliance Manager responsible for establishing and guiding appropriate personnel and agency responses to sexual abuse and sexual harassment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. 

• Supervise program staff to ensure appropriate uses of resources.
• Oversee daily operations of center.
• Assist in recruiting functions/home study functions/home inspection functions when needed. 
• Train staff members in home study and home inspection functions.
• Supervise assignments of Resource Family Homes to Case Managers/Social Workers.
• Coordinate with corresponding law enforcement agencies when a victim of sexual abuse has been identified.
• Attend and conduct training of sexual assault screening/recognition with agency staff and foster parents.
• Ensure that center is in compliance with government agency as to regards with compliance with preventing, detecting, and responding to sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
• Screen all Special Incidents and police reported related to sexual abuse, sexual harassment. 
• Ensure all incident and complaint investigation reports are kept confidential as required by Health and Safety Code Section 153(b).
• Attend and conduct crisis interventions with staff and service recipients.
• Maintain a professional and respectful relationship with agency employees, service recipients, community contracts, and regulatory personnel. 
• Assist with intake/placement of children.
• Travel to include transportation of children to parents/sponsor on rotation with other positions.
• Perform other duties as requested by the assigned supervisor and or management.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises employees in the Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. 

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problems solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or positions accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments/
• Judgement – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgement; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• 1+ years prevention/education of sexual abuse/assault, crisis interventions, and/or work with victims of sexual abuse/assault.
• 3+ years working with child welfare standards, best practices, quality assurance, and/or compliance.
• 5+ years of progressive employment with social services or childcare agency or organization.

Required:

• Must be at least 21 years of age. 

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; and one to two years related experience and/or training.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S) in education, phycology, sociology, and other relevant behavioral science or equivalent education and experience as determined by the licensing agency.

Language Ability:

Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required.

 Read, analyze and interpret business, professional, technical or governmental documents. Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and the public.

Mathematical Ability: Comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, algebra and advanced statistical theory. Work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.

Reasoning Ability:   Apply logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Deal with nonverbal symbolism (e.g., formulas and equations) in difficult phases. Deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proficient in the use of standard office equipment.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Certification as a sexual assault counselor (S.A.R.T. Certification) strongly preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises employees in the department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Supervise, coaches, and mentors staff providing guidance to their work and learning including, when necessary, corrective/disciplinary action in a timely and professional manner.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and move around for work. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits:

• Medical 
• Dental
• Vision
• 401 k matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account 
• Life Insurance (Company Paid)
• Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee Paid)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Day(s)