Regional Supervisor

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual''s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.SummaryThis Regional Supervisor will either sit in Houston, TX or Los Angeles, CA. This individual will provide local programmatic oversight and direct supervision of casework staff at designated regional sites to ensure safe and timely release of Unaccompanied Immigrant Children from federal care and ongoing safety and well-being in the community.This person will play a supportive role, monitoring referrals, training and technical assistance.Client DetailsThis client is a Non-Profit and faith-based organization providing sustainable self-help, development, disaster relief and refugee and immigrant assistance around the world. DescriptionServe as the local representative in the assigned region.Lead hiring efforts for vacant Casework staff positions in the assigned partnership with Human Resources, ensure staff complete pre-hire screening and background checks.Provide regular supervision to direct reports.Promote staff safety and well-being.Monitor for program compliance and timeliness at the regional level.Support casework staff to complete comprehensive Home Study Reports through review for accuracy.Support casework staff to troubleshoot crisis issues that arise with children and sponsor.Serve as a mandated reporter.Assist Program Manager with affiliate monitoring.Facilitate and track completion of staff training and ongoing technical assistance in assigned region.Support Program Manager with case referrals and case assignments in assigned region.Network and develop partnerships within regional communities to educate providers on children''s needs and to reinforce/increase partnerships in relevant areas.Advocate for children''s access to services as needed.ProfileMasters in Social Work or equivalent degree in behavior sciences or a social service field.Licensed or license eligible.Fluency in SpanishMinimum of three years of experience conducting home studies and writing assessment reports,working with children and youth, family reunification/ preservation, and or foster care/child welfare and previous work experience and interest working with foreign born populations is required.Three years of supervisory experience is required.Superior written and verbal communication skills.Ability to track and analyze data and adjust plans to ensure performance.Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.Strong organizational and time management skills.Valid Drivers license.Personal vehicle and insurance.Must be willing to travel throughout relevant region and to other regions as assigned.Must be able to pass and FBI background check and a child abuse/neglect check.Job OfferCompetitive salaryJob security in a difficult marketPermanent employmentOffices in Los Angeles or Houston

Created: 2021-11-29