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National Youth Advocate Program seeks a Foster Care Program Supervisor to oversee statewide foster care services, develop the program, and lead staff to ensure safety, permanency, and well-being for children and youth.
The role involves supervision, coaching, collaboration with DCFS, and on-call support, with a 9am-5pm schedule in Homewood, IL. Excellent training and development opportunities accompany the position.
Homewood, IL 60430Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $72,200.00 - $72,200.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: FirstJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesFoster Care Program Supervisor
The Foster Care Program Supervisor is responsible for providing supervision and oversight of NYAPs' Foster Care Program. This position provides a unique opportunity to support the development of statewide foster care services to ensure children and youth have a foster home prepared with the knowledge, skills, and supports necessary for safety, permanency, and well-being. This position works closely with the program directors and provides leadership, management, and direct supervision to program staff. The Program Supervisor is action-oriented and hands-on in developing the foster care program and ensuring NYAP services make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children, youth, and families served.
Shift hours: 9am - 5pm
NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth, and their families is a core, unwavering value evidenced across all aspects of our work.
Master's Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
A valid professional child welfare license is required and acceptable by state or contract regulations.
A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and people served.
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
Proficient use of Excel.
Provide excellent internal and external customer service.
Reliable personal transportation
National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.
We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth, and families.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.