Child Welfare Supervisor Foster Care
Description
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.
LSSI is hiring a full-time Child Welfare Supervisor Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. 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.
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:
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 $70,000-$80,000/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!
- The opportunity to become a part of a fantastic team of Child Welfare professionals!
Essential Functions:
- Provides individualized training and feedback to staff to enhance their capabilities to perform effectively.
- Provides direct supervision, training, support, review and evaluation for child welfare specialist and other assigned staff.
- Collaborates with other management staff in programs and network on programmatic, fiscal, organization and community issues.
- Compiles reports or data as required by management or government agencies.
- Performs other related tasks as necessary or as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
In addition to a real passion for working with at-risk children and families, this opportunity requires:
In addition to a real passion for working with at-risk children and families, this opportunity requires:
- Master’s Degree in social work or a related field.
- Supervisory experience and experience with Child Welfare preferred.
- State licensing/certification as required by the State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services required.
- Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, verbally and written.
- Valid Illinois driver’s license required.
- Proof of automobile liability insurance required.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.