Hybrid Permanency Team Leader Child Welfare

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services; Decatur (IL); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services seeks a Permanency Team Supervisor in Decatur to lead a team of professional caseworkers delivering child welfare services and to monitor progress toward case goals. The role emphasizes leadership, coordination with community providers, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

The position offers a salaried, unionized role with a hybrid schedule, competitive state benefits, and opportunities to influence child welfare outcomes for Illinois

Qualifications

• Requires master's degree in social work or related field.
• Three years admin child welfare with MSW or four years with related master's.
• Specialized Skills: at least 2 years in administration of substitute care services.
• Preferred: 2 years supervising professional staff in child welfare.
• Preferred: 2 years conducting quality reviews of team functioning.

Responsibilities

• Plans, supervises, reviews, and coordinates activities of a team of professional caseworkers.
• Establishes linkages with community and contracted service providers.
• Develops and implements team-based staff development and training.
• Explains and enforces agency policies, procedures, and state rules.
• Attends technical staff conferences to assess needed services.

Skills

Administration

Team supervision

Policy enforcement

Communication

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services seeks a Permanency Team Supervisor in Decatur to lead a team of professional caseworkers delivering child welfare services and to monitor progress toward case goals. The role emphasizes leadership, coordination with community providers, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

The position offers a salaried, unionized role with a hybrid schedule, competitive state benefits, and opportunities to influence child welfare outcomes for Illinois