Child Welfare Supervisor

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Canton (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet on-demand pay

Competitive salary $80,000–$87,000/ann

Healthcare insurance

Up to 26 days PTO per year

11 paid holidays

Sick time

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Paid training

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois seeks a supervisory professional in Illinois to oversee staff delivering child welfare services. You will train, evaluate, and support staff, ensuring adherence to program plans and regulatory standards.

Requirements include a Master’s in social work or related field, 3–5 years in social services, and CWEL license. Strong organizational and communication skills, plus a valid IL driver’s license, are expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related human services field is required.
• Three to five years of progressive experience in social services is required.
• State licensing/certification as required by the Illinois DCFS is required.
• CWEL License is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized training and feedback to assigned staff to enhance capabilities.
• Review and evaluate assigned staff performance.
• Ensure productivity requirements established by leadership are met.
• Supervise and support staff to provide services per service plan and policies.
• Compile, complete, and submit data, billings, reports, and documentation accurately and timely.
• Communicate with Program Director and agencies regarding children and family status.
• Collaborate with management on program, fiscal, and community issues.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree in social work or related human services field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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 regardingchildren'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.