Program Director, Foster Care

About the role

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is seeking a full-time CCS Program Director to lead and manage assigned Child Welfare programs. This position involves overseeing multiple service lines at one or more program sites.

Responsibilities

• Engage in strategic planning and goal setting for the programs and develop procedures and systems that enhance their effectiveness.
• Provide direct supervision, training, support, review, and evaluation for Child Welfare Supervisors and other assigned staff.
• Develop, implement, and is accountable for the program budgets along with evaluation of program effectiveness as it relates to goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with other management staff in programs and network on programmatic, fiscal, organizational, and community issues.
• Maintain staffing requirements and assign responsibilities for coordination and organization of the program staff activities.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individuals in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work or related DCFS/COA acceptable degree required.
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
• State licensing/certification as required by the State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a managerial/supervisory role and experience with Child Welfare required.
• Demonstrated ability to display positive organizational and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Computer proficiency as needed by the program and willingness to increase skills as required.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury, and property damage required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related DCFS/COA acceptable degree required.
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
• State licensing/certification as required by the State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a managerial/supervisory role and experience with Child Welfare required.
• Demonstrated ability to display positive organizational and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Computer proficiency as needed by the program and willingness to increase skills as required.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury, and property damage required.

Skills

• Strategic planning and goal setting.
• Direct supervision and training.
• Program budget development and evaluation.
• Collaboration and networking.
• Staffing and organization.
• Professional and respectful behavior.

Benefits

• On-demand flexible paydays through Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary of $91,500 - $94,500 annually.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 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.
• Paid training to learn, grow, and succeed.

Pay

• $91,500 - $94,500 Annually

Schedule

• Full-time, 5 days a week, schedule varies.