Child Welfare Supervisor

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

$80K — $87K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in social work or related human services field required.
  • 3-5 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 preferred, especially in Child Welfare.
  • Excellent organizational, presentation, and computer skills required.
  • Background check clearance, including criminal and CANTS, required.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, direct, and coordinate CCS Program activities across multiple sites.
  • Supervise a unit of Child Welfare Specialists and Assistants delivering diverse services.
  • Provide training and feedback to enhance staff capabilities.
  • Review and evaluate assigned staff's performance and productivity.
  • Compile and submit required documentation and reports accurately.
  • Communicate effectively with Program Director and related parties regarding program issues.
  • Collaborate with management staff on various programmatic, fiscal, and community issues.

Benefits

  • On Demand Flexible Paydays through Dayforce Wallet app.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare insurance.
  • Up to 26 days of paid time off plus 11 paid holidays.
  • Access to a 403(b) plan and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Career advancement opportunities and paid training available.
Full Job Description
LSSI is hiring a full-time Child Welfare Supervisor, Monday through Friday. The Child Welfare Supervisor will be responsible for the planning, directing and coordination of activities of assigned CCS Programs. May include one or more program sites generally involving multiple service lines. Supervises 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.

Benefits and Perks:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you're helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:
  • 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.
  • The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:
  • 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.

Position 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.
  • Ability 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 driver's license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
  • Access to reliable transportation required.
  • Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.

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