Foster Care Supervisor

One Hope United; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tuition assistance

Vacation days

Personal days

Mental health day

Sick days

Medical insurance

Résumé du poste

One Hope United is seeking a Foster Care Supervisor in Chicago, IL. The role ensures high-quality services for children and families, with supervision of staff, case management oversight, and collaboration with community partners.

Education includes MSW/MA and 3 years of progressive responsibility in social services; licensure in CBFS-related fields is required. A comprehensive benefits package is offered in a stable, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• MSW/MA degree required and 3+ years in social services with clinical licensure.
• Experience in CBFS or related services with supervisory responsibilities.
• Licensure as LCSW/LCPC/LMFT/CERAP or equivalent required.

Responsabilités

• Review intake information and determine eligibility for services.
• Supervise professional and para-professional staff and provide guidance.
• Ensure case-planning and staffing with appropriate coverage and support.
• Monitor program expenditures and ensure budget compliance.

Connaissances

Leadership

Case management

Communication

Teamwork

Formation

MSW/MA degree

3 years experience

LCSW/LCPC/LMFT/CERAP

Outils

Microsoft Windows

Description du poste

We believe that investing in our people is essential to creating brighter futures for children, adults, and families. By empowering passionate, mission-driven professionals, we strengthen the communities we serve and ensure that children and families remain at the heart of everything we do.

Be part of a team that encourages collaboration, celebrates new ideas, and supports your growth. You’ll find opportunities to build your skills, discover your strengths, and advance your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Competitive Pay

We value our Hope Members . The pay needs to be right and relevant to the position . We conduct regular compensation a nalysis to reward our team fairly .

Generous Vacation

Work and life balance is important to us ! Our Hope Members enjoy 10 holidays, up to 20 vacation days, 6 personal days, 5 sick days, and new to this year…1 mental health day.

Our package is robust with Allied Insurance ( m edical, d ental , v ision ) , 403b Retirement – 2% Contribution, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short-Term and Long-Term D isability options , Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance.

Tuition Assistance

We want Hope Members to learn and grow . We offer up to $2,500 annually in tui tion reimbursement. OHU support s educatio n al endeavors .

Professional Development

Our Hope Members strive for excellence in children and youth services. OHU supports them by providing opportunities to network and learn from leaders in the field at in-service days, conferences, and workshops.

We have a growth mindset. The OHU Promise is guiding us in significantly increasing services over the next six years. When a new or current position opens, we look first to advancing a Hope Member.

Position:Foster Care Supervisor

Location: 924 W. 19th Place, Suite 300

Chicago (Pilsen), IL

Job Id:7403

# of Openings:0

Foster Care Supervisor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews intake information of clients referred for services and determines if the referralwill be accepted.
• Oversees case responsibilities and provides guidance in case-planning
• Staffs all cases with appropriate staff weekly or less frequently if warranted
• Provides supervision to professional and para-professional staff on therapeutic approaches with clients
• Reviews all written documents generated by staff
• Attends court hearings, case reviews, staffing, and meetings as needed
• Reviews funding source policies and procedures and trains staff on the implementation of these procedures
• Works with staff to ensure permanency for clients
• Ensures that the required documents are in the case file
• Ensures that staff handle unusual incidents in a prompt and effective manner
• Participates in various collateral and community groups to promote agency programs and to network with the community, creating community linkages and opportunities.
• Completes various outcome reports as required
• Participates in required meetings and trainings with funding source
• Provides staff with training, education, ongoing supervision, and support
• Engages staff in professional development
• Monitors program expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints
• Ensures adherence to contractual obligations with the funding source
• Ensures billing accuracy and timeliness; completes billing procedures for private contracts when necessary
• Handles client, staff, caretaker, and/or collateral complaints and grievances
• Conducts regular unit meetings with staff
• Participates in public speaking engagements to promote agency programs and services
• Participates in agency management meetings and work groups
• Assists CQI in the development of agency documentation to enhance programming andto meet the requirements of the funding source policies and procedures
• Works to ensure quality of service and the achievement of program outcome goals
• Provides direct service to children and families in the absence of assigned staff
• Manages a 24-hour response system, which may be for referral intake and/or client emergencies
• Manages case assignments to ensure an equal distribution of cases and to maintain the appropriate staff-to-client ratios as outlines by the funding source
• Ensures adequate client contact is maintained in accordance with specific programguidelines and the minimum required contact hours are achieved each month.
• Ensures staff at all levels are closely monitoring child and client safety and are appropriately responsive to any situation posing a risk to, or by, a client.
• Completes and submits performance appraisals in a timely manner
• Maintains a positive organizational culture
• May occasionally transport clients (youth) and their families to mandated court hearings,school appointments, doctor appointments or other case related appointments
• Oversees interns
• Performs duties independently
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:MSW/MA degreerequired

Experience:3 years of progressive responsibility related to social services and clinical license for CBFSrequired

Licensure:LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, CWEL, CERAP, Placement Specialtyrequired

Other:Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with OHU required levels of coverage for auto insurance

Required Skills

1. Proficient computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment and adaptive skills to expand software application skills as necessary
2. Highly organized, yet flexible, and can handle multiple priorities/projects well; ability to manage tight deadlines.
3. Ability to function well in a team environment
4. Ability to demonstrate project management, organizational, analytical, and presentation skills
5. Ability to respond promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve services
6. Resourceful in researching issues and developing solutions with minimal supervision
7. Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills (verbal, written, effective documentation, listening)
8. Demonstrated ability to build professional relationships
9. Demonstrated problem-solving techniques
10. Ability to coach, manage, and develop team members.
11. Ability to exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality

We Invest in You!

• Tuition assistance up to $2500 per fiscal year
• Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days, up to 6 paid Personal Days, 1 paid Mental Health Day, and up to 5 paid Sick days annually
• Medical, dental, vision, 403 (b) retirement, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, dependent care, commuter and transit
• Agency-paid Life&ADD insurance up to $50K based on salary and short-term disability
• Agency-paid long-term after 1 year of employment
• Voluntary Supplemental Life&ADD, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
• Voluntary Legal Plans
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program with 6 free counseling sessions
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
• Free LCSW and LCPC Supervision hours available in some locations

A Different Kind of Employer: One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us?

• 800+ talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois and Florida
• Fiscally stable, $70 Million agency-- strong since 1895
• Energetic leadership and a rich community of support

One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. OHU participates in E-Verify.

# INDCBFS

One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants with a conditional offer of employment must submit to pre-employment drug testing and receive a negative test result. Final hiring decisions are contingent on the candidate submitting to a background check satisfactory to One Hope United.

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