Home-Based Services Director

Firefly Children and Family Alliance is a nonprofit that has supported Indiana families and adults for generations. Our organization is built on the belief that giving kids and adults the chance to succeed creates stronger communities. We help Hoosiers overcome hardship and unhealthy behaviors.

Fort Wayne, IN

Firefly Children & Family Alliance

Firefly Children and Family Alliance is a nonprofit that has supported Indiana families and adults for generations. Our organization is built on the belief that giving kids and adults the chance to succeed creates stronger communities. We help Hoosiers overcome hardship and unhealthy behaviors.  https://fireflyin.org/

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Full-Time

$ 60000 - $ 75000 Annually

Overview: <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>BUILD A CAREER THAT MEANS MORE</strong></p> <p><strong>Few jobs offer the satisfaction and gratification that come from doing work that improves the lives of vulnerable children and families. That's where Firefly Children and Family Alliance stands out from the crowd. As one of our employees,&nbsp;<span class="hl-blue-underline replace" data-highlight-id="4c810bc7e82d278b12fb57b2284ce747-0">you'll be able to</span>&nbsp;directly&nbsp;<span class="hl-blue-underline replace" data-highlight-id="728eb301bc96caab7ee3183a7b74f25a-0">make an impact on</span>&nbsp;the lives of thousands of Indiana children, families, and adults.</strong></p> <p>Firefly Children &amp; Family Alliance is hiring a&nbsp;<strong>Director of Home-Based Services&nbsp;</strong>in Fort Wayne, Indiana.&nbsp;<span class="hl-blue-underline replace_or_delete" data-highlight-id="abdb3aef8b6ff255dd80f93731f496b0-0">In this position,</span>&nbsp;<span class="hl-green-solid warn" data-highlight-id="c638b7a7a1f23f864e4b02398c05a206-0">you will</span>&nbsp;provide program leadership and oversight to a team of Case Managers and Therapists to ensure positive client outcomes. This position will lead the program for Allen and surrounding counties.&nbsp;<span class="hl-green-solid warn" data-highlight-id="2134f3c52ed2cec701844e334cae22bb-0">You will</span>&nbsp;oversee an array of service lines that are provided to individuals, children and families involved with DCS.&nbsp;<span class="hl-green-solid warn" data-highlight-id="eaf2cc0c96231fe0b9a4cc6cfeb08c14-0">You will report to the</span>&nbsp;Vice President of Home-Based Services.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong>Our Benefits:</strong></h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Student Loan Repayment</li> <li>Tuition Reimbursement</li> <li>Medical, Dental, and&nbsp;Health Insurance</li> <li>Over 150 hours of&nbsp;PTO&nbsp;first year and&nbsp;12 paid holidays</li> <li>Short-Term and&nbsp;Long-Term Disability</li> <li>Life Insurance</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <p><strong>Leadership (55%)<br /><br /></strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide the strategy and goals for the program.</li> <li>Work collaboratively alongside a co-director within your service area.</li> <li>Ensure grantor/customer satisfaction.</li> <li>Ensure staff are meeting work product expectations.</li> <li>Hire, develop, hold accountable and if necessary, terminate Program staff.</li> <li>Coach &amp; mentor&nbsp;staff through training, inspiration and encouragement.</li> <li>Hold staff accountable to service standards and ensure the processes are followed according to program standards.</li> <li>Oversee vendors to ensure client information, and inquiries are managed following DCS goals and outcomes.</li> <li>Respond to crisis calls from program staff.</li> <li>Work within the structure of DCS Region and broker community.</li> <li>Collaborate with other agency directors to provide training development, case&nbsp;supervision&nbsp;and&nbsp;carry out&nbsp;program expectations.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Relationship Development (25%)<br /><br /></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Develop &amp; maintain&nbsp;relationships&ndash; DCS, foster parents, mental health agencies, schools and community agencies collaborate to establish a referral network.</li> <li>Provide educational presentations throughout the community to support recruitment.</li> <li>Market and sell the program through one-on-one interactions.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Financials (10%)<br /><br /></strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Oversee billing, budgets and contractual relationships within the program.</p> </li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong><span class="hl-blue-underline replace" data-highlight-id="fb3e8f47b808867f59c7591f4e3285bc-0">Reporting</span>&nbsp;(10%)<br /><br /></strong></p> <ul> <li>Compile and analyze the data for recruitment and retention goals and outcomes.</li> <li>Maintain case and agency paperwork according to standards.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling or related field.</li> <li>Professional licensure (i.e., LCSW/LMHC)&nbsp;preferred.</li> <li>Commitment to family preservation&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;reunification.</li> <li>A valid driver's license and proof of insurance with six or fewer points on driving record.</li> <li>First aid and CPR required but can be obtained upon hire.</li> <li>Knowledge of and adherence to current confidentiality practices.</li> <li>Appreciation for and ability to respond to cultural differences.</li> </ul> <br /><br /> <h3>At Firefly Children and Family Alliance, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Therefore, we encourage persons who represent the diverse identities and lived experiences of the clients and communities we serve to apply.</h3> <p><strong>Equal Employment Opportunity:</strong></p> <p>Firefly Children &amp; Family Alliance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability.</p>