STAC Team Lead

LCFS; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Health Insurance

Leadership Training

Public Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

LCFS in Mount Vernon, IL seeks a STAC Team Leader to supervise the youth care team in a staff-secure residential facility. You will monitor daily activities, support treatment plans, and participate in crisis intervention and safety protocols.

The role requires leadership, adherence to trauma-informed practices, and collaboration with the Youth Care Supervisor to maintain a therapeutic milieu for youth in care.

Qualifications

• Leadership and supervision of youth care teams.
• Conflict resolution to maintain therapeutic living environment.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and agency standards.
• Ability to model positive behavior and enforce group living guidelines.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; supervisory experience in residential youth settings valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to the youth care team and ensure clear communication.
• Foster a therapeutic living environment and resolve conflicts among youth and staff.
• Review admissions notes and monitor each youth’s treatment plan.
• Organize recreation and group activities; support programming and safety.
• Oversee daily tasks and cleanliness; enforce rules and safety procedures.
• Respond to crises; perform crisis intervention when needed; document incidents.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Conflict resolution

Trauma-informed care

Group living guidelines

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Tools

Driver’s license

Job description

Gain a meaningful career helping children and families thrive. If you have a desire to help others, this might be the place for you. Join our welcoming environment and make an impact!

The team at LCFS brings their best to the important work of strengthening families and building futures for children and parents. As a leading child welfare agency with 16 locations across Illinois, our mission is to nurture and strengthen children and families in need. Be a part of a team that is a leader in innovative best practice and strong child welfare outcomes!

Full Time Employee Benefits

• Professional Development/ Training and Support
• Health and Wellness
• Work/Life Balance
• Life Insurance & Disability Insurance
• Employee Recognition/Staff Engagement
• Tuition Assistance/ Reimbursement Program (up to $3,000/year after first year of employment)
• Employer paid licensure for LCSW and LCPC
• University tuition discount available upon hire:
• Chamberlain University: 10% discount
• Lewis University: 20% discount
• National Louis University: 10% discount
• Extensive Leadership Training and Professional Development Classes
• LGBTQ+ Training
• Supervisory support
• Public Loan Forgiveness Organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCFS is an equal opportunity employer and consideration for employment is made without regard to: race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. EEOC_KnowYourRights

Location: Mt. Vernon , IL

Job Id:2081

# of Openings:1

Job Title: STAC Team Leader

Exempt/Nonexempt: NON EXEMPT

Hourly Range: $21.75 - $23.75

1.Primarily responsible for providing leadership and supervision to the youth care team, ensuring effective communication and coordination of duties, including the continual monitoring and supervision of youth in a staff-secure residential facility. Ensures the well-being of youth in care during daily activities, such as bedtime, wake-ups, showers, meals, recreation, classroom work, and assigned projects. May work extended hours, evenings, weekends and holidays to meet program needs. Provides on-call support and assistance as needed.

2.Facilitates conflict resolution among youth in care and staff, fostering a positive and therapeutic living environment.

3.Reviews all youth's admission notes, initiates relationships, and gains awareness of individual problems, behaviors, and needs. Develops an understanding of normal and abnormal behaviors and stays informed about each youth’s treatment plan.

4.Actively participates in recreation activities with individual youth and groups. Assists the Recreation Coordinator in structuring youth in care free time, organizing and facilitating group activities, such as sports, games, movies, and conversations.

5.Supervises and assists youth in care with daily cleaning and custodial duties, ensuring proper cleanliness and organization of the assigned unit.

6.Learns Program Plan, Rule 384, Resident Manual, and Agency standards. Sets expectations for youth, developing disciplinary techniques in alignment with regulations.

7.Evaluates youth in care continually, recording behavior changes, incidents (UIR’s and SO’s), and facilitates behavior modification programs as required by STAC.

8.Receives and processes new youth in care, including logging personal property, assisting with showers and personal hygiene, providing program orientation, and explaining all rules and regulations.

9.Inspects and oversees contraband control procedures, recording all personal possessions.

10.Responds to crisis situations, problems, and emergencies promptly and effectively, following established protocols. Performs therapeutic crisis intervention, including physical restraints when necessary, and takes appropriate disciplinary action.

11.Identifies signs of illness and injuries, developing an awareness of each youth's physical health. Requests help if unsure about a youth’s health and follows medical directives.

12.Occasionally transports youth in care to and from activities, appointments, court hearings, etc., as assigned.

13.Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Title: STAC Team Leader Exempt/Nonexempt: NON EXEMPT Immediate Supervisor: Youth Care Supervisor Hourly Range: $21.75 - $23.75 1.Primarily responsible for providing leadership and supervision to the youth care team, ensuring effective communication and coordination of duties, including the continual monitoring and supervision of youth in a staff-secure residential facility. Ensures the well-being of youth in care during daily activities, such as bedtime, wake-ups, showers, meals, recreation, classroom work, and assigned projects. May work extended hours, evenings, weekends and holidays to meet program needs. Provides on-call support and assistance as needed. 2.Facilitates conflict resolution among youth in care and staff, fostering a positive and therapeutic living environment. 3.Reviews all youth's admission notes, initiates relationships, and gains awareness of individual problems, behaviors, and needs. Develops an understanding of normal and abnormal behaviors and stays informed about each youth’s treatment plan. 4.Actively participates in recreation activities with individual youth and groups. Assists the Recreation Coordinator in structuring youth in care free time, organizing and facilitating group activities, such as sports, games, movies, and conversations. 5.Supervises and assists youth in care with daily cleaning and custodial duties, ensuring proper cleanliness and organization of the assigned unit. 6.Learns Program Plan, Rule 384, Resident Manual, and Agency standards. Sets expectations for youth, developing disciplinary techniques in alignment with regulations. 7.Evaluates youth in care continually, recording behavior changes, incidents (UIR’s and SO’s), and facilitates behavior modification programs as required by STAC. 8.Receives and processes new youth in care, including logging personal property, assisting with showers and personal hygiene, providing program orientation, and explaining all rules and regulations. 9.Inspects and oversees contraband control procedures, recording all personal possessions. 10.Responds to crisis situations, problems, and emergencies promptly and effectively, following established protocols. Performs therapeutic crisis intervention, including physical restraints when necessary, and takes appropriate disciplinary action. 11.Identifies signs of illness and injuries, developing an awareness of each youth's physical health. Requests help if unsure about a youth’s health and follows medical directives. 12.Occasionally transports youth in care to and from activities, appointments, court hearings, etc., as assigned. 13.Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge and Ability Requirements:

Knowledge and Ability Requirements:

• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and their application in working with youth. Demonstrated ability to assess a problem situation and take appropriate corrective steps. Ability to enforce facility rules and regulations, resolve conflicts, respond to emergencies, and take authoritative action issuing discipline and physical contact policy, utilizing strong skills in conflict resolution.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for youth in care. Contributes information, ideas, and suggestions; works to improve the milieu.
• Demonstrated ability to apply and implement group living guidelines.
• Must develop a working knowledge of the DCFS regulations, accreditation standards and procedures pertaining to the shelter and apply accordingly.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality in the performance of duties working within the guideline established by statute, the court, the Probation Department, and DCFS.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field preferred. May substitute degree with 5 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a residential setting for adolescents.

Physical Demands and Other Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties listed in the job description satisfactorily. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, or controls; reach with hands and arms. Capable of operating standard office equipment, including a computer and keyboard, calculator, typical business machines such as a fax machine and copier. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to have valid driver’s license, auto insurance and must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. The work environment characteristics include a noise level which is usually low to moderate.

Position Responsibilities/Program Execution and Decision Making

• Diversity and Inclusion/Professionalism: In all aspects of their work presents as a role model to others, behaving in a way which actively supports LCFS as a welcoming community, promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace and collaborates with others to further equity and dismantle barriers to a more inclusive experience of community. Participates in annual professional development and/or advocacy regarding inclusion.
• Ethical Conduct: Follows all ethics policies and procedures related to program execution and decision making as defined by the agency as well as any related professional licensing, regulatory or accrediting body. Maintain confidentiality of client, staff, and agency information. Reports any known or suspected breaches of confidentiality in accordance with policy. Reports possible misconduct or relevant errors/ oversight in a timely manner and responsibly addresses related issues with chain of command.
• Communication/Interpersonal Skills: Consistently conveys clear, accurate, timely, and respectful communication appropriate for the situation. Informs appropriate management staff when incident occurs or a crisis situation. Maintains professional boundaries with clients/youth in care, staff, interns, volunteers, andvendors. Able to successfully share skills and concepts with others and works effectively with others under time and environmental pressures.

Safety and Agency Resource Utilization: Demonstrates sound judgement and foresight in safety awareness and in daily work. Notifies, in a timely manner, the supervisory chain of any incidents or circumstances that need attention. Report all suspicions or allegations of abuse immediately to their supervisor. Ensures appropriate utilization of materials and resources and minimises waste.

Other Responsibilities: All other tasks and responsibilities as assigned. Disclaimer: I have read this job description and fully understand that the requirements set forth therein have been determined to be essential to this position. I hereby accept the position and agree to perform the tasks outlined in this job description in a safe manner and in accordance with LCFS’s established procedures. I understand my Job Description and realize that it may not be all inclusive of my responsibilities, but will serve as a guideline of what is expected. I acknowledge and understand that my job description is not intended to be a contract, expressed or implied, and does not alter my status as an at-will employee.

We expect the LCFS organizational culture to be color cognizant, believing in the importance of racial and ethnic differences because of their profound impact on individuals, groups, communities and society, as well as acknowledging the accompanying widespread racism and discrimination in our broader society. We expect that within the organization there be explicit, productive conversations about the role of race and culture in the work we do, as well as advocacy for addressing the social injustices that result from systemic racism.