Program Director, CCS Foster Care

LSSI; West Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Job summary

LSSI is seeking an experienced supervisor to lead child welfare programs in Illinois. The role focuses on strategic planning, training, and budgeting to improve program outcomes while ensuring compliance with DCFS requirements.

The position requires a Master’s degree in social work or a related field, 3+ years in supervision, and a valid IL driver's license. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, with flexible hours and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related DCFS/COA acceptable degree required.
• Background check clearance (criminal and CANTS) required.
• State licensing/certification as required by Illinois DCFS.
• Minimum of three years in a managerial/supervisory role and experience with Child Welfare.
• Demonstrated ability to display positive organizational and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.
• Computer proficiency as needed by the program and willingness to increase skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage in strategic planning and goal setting for the programs and develop procedures to enhance effectiveness.
• Provide supervision, training, support, review and evaluation for Child Welfare Supervisors and other staff.
• Develop, implement, and be accountable for program budgets and evaluate effectiveness relative to goals.
• Collaborate with management and network on programmatic, fiscal, organizational and community issues.
• Maintain staffing requirements and assign responsibilities for program staff activities.
• Oversee program activities, evaluate effectiveness, and identify and mitigate risks timely.
• Ensure completion of employment-related driving duties across day, night, weekends, holidays, and extended distances.
• Demonstrate professional behavior and treat clients and staff with dignity and respect.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Team supervision

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

Tools

Computer software proficiency

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 $89,000-$98,000/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:

• Engage in strategic planning and goal setting for the programs and develop procedures and systems that enhance the effectiveness of the programs.
• Provide direct supervision, training, support, review and evaluation for Child Welfare Supervisors and other assigned staff.
• Develop, implement, and is accountable for the program budgets along with evaluation of program effectiveness as it relates to const and objectives.
• Collaborate with other management staff in programs and network on programmatic, fiscal, organizational and community issues.
• Maintain staffing requirements and assign responsibilities for coordination and organization of the program staff activities.
• Oversee program activities, evaluate program effectiveness, and proactively identify and mitigate program risks timely.
• Ensure completion of all employment-related driving duties and responsibilities during various hours of operation which include day, night, weekend, holidays, normal business hours, after-hours, and extended distance throughout the state.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Position Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work or related DCFS/COA acceptable degree required.
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
• State licensing/certification as required by the State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a managerial/supervisory role and experience with Child Welfare required.
• Demonstrated ability to display positive organizational and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Computer proficiency as needed by the program and willingness to increase skills as required.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury, and property damage required.