Child Welfare Supervisor

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, Monday through Friday from 9am to5pm.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:

• Provideindividualizedtrainingandfeedbackto assignedstafftoenhancetheircapabilities.
• Responsibleforthereviewandevaluationofassignedstaff.
• Ensuretheproductivity requirements established bytheProgramDirectorordesigneearemet.
• Providedirectsupervision andsupporttoassigned staff toprovideanarrayofservicesper service planand policies of the agency, accreditation and regulatory bodies.
• Compile, complete andsubmitallrequireddata,billings,reportsanddocumentation accurately andin a timely manner as required by agency and funding sources.
• Communicateswiththe ProgramDirector,workgroupandcollateralagenciesregarding children's and/or family status.
• Collaboratewithothermanagementstaffinprogramsandnetwork onprogrammatic,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'sDegreeinsocialworkorotherrelatedhumanservicesfieldrequired.
• 3to5years'ofprogressiveexperienceinsocialservicesrequired.
• ValidandactiveCWELLicense.
• SupervisoryexperienceandexperiencewithChildWelfarepreferred.
• Abilitytorespondtoclientemergenciesona24-hour basis,attendcourt,ACRs,staffing,and other related matters.
• Abilitytorespondtoclientemergenciesona24-hour basis,attendcourt,ACRs,staffing,and other related matters.
• Demonstrated abilityto communicate inaclear,comprehensiblemanner,bothverballyandinwriting.
• Excellentorganizational,presentation,andpc/computer skills,includingproficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, ExcelandPowerPoint) andother relatedsoftware.
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
• ValidILstatutoryminimumliabilityinsurancecoverage, bodilyinjuryandproperty damagerequired.
• Validdriver'slicense,ingoodstandingforthestateofresidencyrequired.
• Accesstoreliabletransportationrequired.

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.