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-timeChild Welfare Supervisor.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 $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:
- Provide individualized training and feedback to assigned staff to enhance their capabilities.
- Responsible for the review and evaluation of assigned staff.
- Ensure the productivity requirements established by the Program Director or designee aremet.
- 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:
In addition to a real passion for working with at-risk children and families, this opportunity requires:
- Master's Degree in social work or other related human services field required.
- 3 to 5 years' of progressive experience in social services required.
- Valid and active CWEL License.
- 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.
- Ability to respond to client emergencies on a 24-hour basis, attend court, ACRs, staffing, and other related matters.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verballyand inwriting.
- Excellent organizational, presentation, and pc/computer skills, includingproficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and other relatedsoftware.
- Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
- Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damagerequired.
- Valid driver's license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
- Access to reliable transportation 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.
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Lutheran Social Services of IL
paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, 403(b)
Nov 20, 2024