Child Welfare Supervisor, Intact

About the role

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is seeking a full-time Child Welfare Supervisor. The schedule varies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of assigned CCS Programs.
• May include one or more program sites generally involving multiple service lines.
• Supervise a unit of Child Welfare Specialists and/or Child Welfare Assistants providing child welfare services which could include foster care, adoption services, intact family services, and/or counseling services.
• 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.
• Communicate 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) and other related software.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, verbally and written.
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Excellent organizational, presentation, and pc/computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and other related software.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, verbally and written.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

• $80,000-87,000/Annually.

Schedule

• Varies.