Supervisor - Foster Care Services – Nonprofit Leadership Role

Salary: $75,000 – $80,000 annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Sacramento, CA

Position Summary

FosterHope Sacramento is seeking a compassionate, organized, and experienced Foster Care Program Supervisor to lead and support our Foster Care Placement Services team.

This is a meaningful leadership role for someone who believes foster families are one of our greatest assets and that strong support, clear communication, and relationship-based practice create better outcomes for children, youth, and families.

The Foster Care Social Work Supervisor provides day-to-day oversight, coaching, regulatory guidance, and program support to ensure high-quality, trauma-informed, and compliant services. This position works closely with the Program Manager and agency leadership to strengthen practice, support staff development, maintain licensing standards, and help foster parents feel valued, informed, and supported.

We are looking for a supervisor who can balance compliance with compassion, accountability with encouragement, and structure with flexibility.

Why Join FosterHope Sacramento?

FosterHope Sacramento is a mission-driven nonprofit serving children, youth, and families through an array of child and family support services. Our work is grounded in compassion, trauma-informed care, relationship, healing, and the belief that every child deserves compassion without condition.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to:

• Lead a committed foster care team
• Support and strengthen foster families
• Improve systems and practice without losing sight of people
• Coach staff toward growth and professional excellence
• Be part of an agency that is evolving, expanding, and deeply committed to youth and families
• Help shape a strong, supportive, and high-quality foster care program

Primary ResponsibilitiesProgram Leadership & Supervision

• Provide regular supervision, support, coaching, and direction to foster care social workers and assigned staff.
• Support staff in managing caseloads, documentation, family support, crisis response, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a positive team culture rooted in professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and support.
• Help staff strengthen assessment, documentation, family engagement, and case management skills.
• Review staff workload, caseload distribution, and program needs in collaboration with the Program Manager.
• Support onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development for social workers and interns.

Foster Family & Youth Support

• Support placement decisions and ensure thoughtful matching and placement stability whenever possible.
• Conduct announced and unannounced home visits as needed.
• Assist with crisis intervention, problem-solving, and family support.
• Attend CFTs, IEPs, NMD meetings, or other case-related meetings when supervisor support is needed.
• Interview foster families and youth, when appropriate, to gather feedback and improve program quality.
• Help ensure foster parents feel supported, heard, and connected to the agency.

Compliance, Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Ensure staff comply with Title 22, Interim Licensing Standards, mandated reporting requirements, agency policies, and best practice standards.
• Review case files, reports, assessments, and documentation to support quality, accuracy, and timely completion.
• Participate in file reviews, annual recertifications, PQI activities, and corrective action planning.
• Support preparation for Community Care Licensing visits, county reviews, audits, and internal quality improvement efforts.
• Work with the Program Manager to identify trends, training needs, and areas for program improvement.

Collaboration & Communication

• Maintain strong communication with the Program Manager, agency leadership, foster families, county partners, licensing representatives, and community providers.
• Participate in management meetings, PQI meetings, treatment team meetings, and all-staff meetings.
• Serve as a professional representative of FosterHope Sacramento with counties, CCL, schools, community partners, and foster families.
• Promote clear communication between staff and leadership to ensure concerns are addressed early and effectively.

Recruitment, Retention & Program Development

• Participate in foster family recruitment, community events, job fairs, and agency outreach efforts.
• Support efforts to strengthen foster parent retention, appreciation, and engagement.
• Assist with program development, policy implementation, and practice improvements.
• Help foster a culture of giving, community connection, and agency pride.

QualificationsRequired

• Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field approved by Community Care Licensing.
• Minimum of five years post-graduate experience.
• Direct experience in foster care, child welfare, behavioral health, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of Title 22, Interim Licensing Standards, foster care regulations, mandated reporting, and child welfare practice.
• Valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, current registration, and auto insurance.
• Ability to pass health screening, TB clearance, criminal background clearance, and Child Abuse Index clearance.

Preferred

• Prior supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience working with foster families, resource parents, youth in care, county child welfare agencies, and Community Care Licensing.
• Knowledge of accreditation, PQI, or other quality improvement standards.
• Experience supporting staff with documentation, assessment, crisis response, and case consultation.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who is:

• Calm, steady, and solution-focused during challenges
• Strong in both relationship-building and accountability
• Organized and able to manage competing priorities
• Skilled at coaching staff rather than simply correcting them
• Comfortable with compliance, documentation, and licensing standards
• Compassionate toward youth, families, foster parents, and staff
• Able to communicate clearly and professionally
• Committed to equity, cultural humility, and trauma-informed care
• Willing to work some non-traditional hours when program needs require it

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, use a computer, and communicate with staff, families, and partners. The employee may occasionally be required to stand, walk, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter sharing why you are interested in leading foster care work at FosterHope Sacramento.

FosterHope Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse, compassionate, and mission-driven team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $74,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field approved by Community Care Licensing?
• Do you have experience supervising, coaching, or providing direct oversight to social workers, case managers, interns, or child welfare staff?
• How many years of post-graduate experience do you have in foster care, child welfare, behavioral health, or a closely related field?
• What is your level of familiarity with Title 22, Interim Licensing Standards, or Community Care Licensing requirements?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Medi-Cal or Cal -Aim Billing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sacramento, CA 95841: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person