Director of Foster Care

We are seeking a trauma-informed Director of Foster Care to lead our Specialized Medical Family Foster Care (SFFC) and Enhanced Family Foster Care (EFFC) program located in Brooklyn. This leadership role is responsible for the overall management and clinical oversight of services provided to a population of over 60 children and youth, many of whom present with complex medical and behavioral health needs. The Division Director will ensure that all services align with the agency’s mission, values, and commitment to trauma-informed care.

This role provides direct supervision to an intimate, multi-disciplinary team, including: 2 Unit Supervisors, Child Advocate Supervisor, Parent Advocates, Floating Case Planner and Case Planner.

The Director of Foster Care will work collaboratively with internal departments and external partners to ensure program quality, regulatory compliance, and positive outcomes for children and families. This position requires strong leadership, clinical insight, and the ability to foster a supportive and accountable team culture.

Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities of Position:

- Monitor and ensure timely and effective completion of Treatment Team Meeting (TTMs) for all applicable cases.

- Develop & implement strategies to maintain compliance with quality outcomes for Progress Motes, Family Assessment Service Plans, Preparing Youth for Adulthood, Permanency Hearing Reports, Incident reporting, and Family Team Conferences, etc.

- Conduct random systems review to assess for child safety, risk, and ensure that documentation is consistent with agency and stakeholders standards (OCFS & ACS).

- Work collaboratively with the leadership and the Data and Accountability (DAA) team to improve the administrative functions necessary to increase the PAMS/Score outcomes in the areas of safety, permanency, and wellbeing.

- Cultivate and maintain positive professional relationships with all community stakeholders, facilitating regular communication with stakeholders and advising feedback to improve processes/services.

- Participate in agency-wide training, and internal/external meetings with stakeholders.

- Actively manage weekly census and assignment of new cases.

- Review incident reports and manage time sensitive incidents through appropriate communication channels.

- Provide scheduled weekly supervision to direct reports to ensure all deliverables are being met.

- Evaluate staff performance, accurately assessing strengths and professional development areas.

- Ensure staff receive required hours of professional development training annually. Conduct ongoing assessment of training needs and modify as needed.

- Hire, Train and retain staff to for the positions required within the Division. In the absence of a supervisor, provide coverage support.

- Lead preparation and response to medical audits, ensuring documentation and processes meet quality assurance and compliance standards.

- Participate in the 24hr on call rotation schedule.

- Performs other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope, responsibilities, and level of the position, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.