<p>Foster Care Adoption Supervisor</p> <p>Requisition #: req15304</p> <p>Location: Kalamazoo, MI</p> <p>Hours: Full-time (40 hrs/week)</p> <p>At Bethany Christian Services, we believe families provide the strongest foundation for care and connection. That's why we focus on strengthening and empowering families, always advocating for family-centered solutions to keep children safe. Our work began in 1944 with the care of a single child. Today, inspired by our faith, our aim is to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus in our services for children, youth, and families. Working at Bethany means joining a team of nearly 2,000 dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we're united in our mission and these shared values: we're motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we're in it for the long haul.</p> <p>Make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families. Join Bethany as a Foster Care Adoption Supervisor.</p> <p>Are you a compassionate leader with a heart for child welfare and a drive to ensure every child finds a loving, permanent home? Bethany is seeking a Foster Care Adoption Supervisor to lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality, mission-driven services to children and families navigating the foster care adoption journey.</p> <p>This unique role is split between supervising staff and managing your own caseload, offering a dynamic balance of leadership and direct service.</p> <p>This position is expected to function effectively with moderate supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Supervise, support, and develop a team of case managers; </li><li>Managed your own caseload, providing comprehensive case management from intake through adoptive placement and legal confirmation; </li><li>Ensure compliance with agency policies, state contracts, and licensing regulations; </li><li>Oversee case assignments and ensure quality assessments for children and families; </li><li>Foster a positive, cohesive team culture and manage staff scheduling and performance; </li><li>Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless service delivery; </li><li>Represent Bethany in community forums and build strong relationships with external partners; </li><li>Contribute to program development, budgeting, and continuous improvement efforts; </li><li>Complete other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Human Services or a related field preferred; </li><li>2+ years of experience in a foster care adoption or home licensing within a child welfare agency; </li><li>1+ year of supervisory or leadership experience; </li><li>Strong clinical, therapeutic, critical thinking, and organizational abilities; </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems; </li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills; </li><li>Must exhibit an ability to apply the principles of logic and critical thinking with problem solving; </li><li>Work well under pressure and adaptable to change; </li><li>Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage; </li><li>Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries; </li><li>Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity. </li></ul> <p>#LI-KD1</p>