Assistant Director, Long Term Foster Care Program

The Assistant Director is responsible for supporting the Executive Director of the Unaccompanied Children’s
Long Term Foster Care Program (LTFC). As an agency representative, the Assistant Director provides program
education to various community organizations for the purpose of foster parent recruitment and services for
minors; provides clinical, administrative and staff development support to staff and monitor the quality of service
delivery in compliance with contractual and jurisdictional regulations for foster care programs and oversees day
to day program operations.

Essential Functions

• Maintain current knowledge of the U.S. Resettlement Program and Office of Refugee Resettlement
Unaccompanied Children’s Program;
• Maintain current knowledge of all Refugee and Immigrant Services;
• Develop and maintain written guidelines governing program operations
• Interface with the MD Office of Licensing and Monitoring and the Office of Refugee Resettlement;
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the program;
• Provide leadership, mentorship, support and supervision to all program staff, interns and volunteers to
ensure the provision of quality services;
• Coordinate and/or direct program services within contract guidelines;
• Assist in the development of program budgets and proposals, and monitor program spending;
• Collaborate with the finance department; authorize payments for client services and monthly invoicing
and reconciliation process;
• Coordinate completion, approval and submission of program reports;
• Develop and maintain relationships with individuals, businesses, governmental and nongovernmental
organizations to coordinate the provision of seamless service to minors in care;
• As necessary, convene meetings with voluntary agencies, and other area service providers;
• Promote awareness of the refugee resettlement program and LTFC program to the community at large;
• Attend all conferences, seminars, and meetings related to program activities;
• Participate in agency and staff meetings and in-service trainings;
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, the Council on Accreditation and jurisdiction
standards;
• Develop an ongoing communication, support and training plan for staff and foster parents that ensures
children and families are receiving the best possible care;
• Participate in public speaking engagements related to the LTFC program and services provided by the
organization;
• Participate in outreach activities for the purpose of promotion awareness of and advocacy of foster care
and marketing services;
• Other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications and Education Requirements

Education
• MSW from an accredited university
Experience
• 3+ years experience supervising case management services to children and families
• One year experience as an administrator or supervisor of casework services
• Experience and knowledge in the Foster Care Services in Maryalnd
• Experience in program development and management
Other Requirements
• LCSW-C or LCSW-C eligible in the State of Maryland
• Valid driver’s license
• Clean driving record
• A personal vehicle or access to a vehicle is a plus; valid vehicle insurance

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of the United States Resettlement and Unaccompanied Children’s Program, and Maryalnd
foster care laws and processes
• Ability to supervise a diverse staff and to operate and manage a culturally diverse workplace
• Excellent oral, written and inter-personal communication skills; strong public speaking/presentation
skills;
• Proficient in MS Office suite, Windows 7;
• Attention to detail and accuracy; strong organizational skills;
• Ability to promote professional growth for program staff
• Knowledge of community resources and services systems
• General knowledge of fiscal management
• Fluency in one or more of the following languages preferred – Spanish, French, Krio (or other West
African language), Farsi, or Arabic.