Child Welfare Supervisor

About the role

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is seeking a full-time Child Welfare Supervisor to join our team. This position is available Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized training and feedback to assigned staff to enhance their capabilities.
• Responsible for the review and evaluation of assigned staff.
• Ensure productivity requirements established by the Program Director or designee are met.
• Provide direct supervision and support to assigned staff to provide an array of services per service plan and policies of the agency, accreditation, and regulatory bodies.
• Compile, complete, and submit all required data, billings, reports, and documentation accurately and in a timely manner as required by agency and funding sources.
• Communicates with the Program Director, work group and collateral agencies regarding children’s and/or family status.
• Collaborate with other management staff in programs and network on programmatic, fiscal, organization and community issues.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work or other related human services field required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive experience in social services required.
• State licensing/certification as required by the State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services required.
• Valid and active CWEL License required.
• Supervisory experience and experience with Child Welfare preferred.
• Able to respond to client emergencies on a 24-hour basis, attend court, ACRs, staffing, and other related matters.
• Excellent organizational, presentation, and pc/computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, verbally and written.

Qualifications

• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.

Benefits and Perks

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure. Salary $80,000-87,000/Annually.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.