Assistant Program Director of Foster Care

CHRISTIAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF ILLINO•Alton, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to your opportunity to change the world! If you have a servant’s heart and want to be part of something truly special, then Caritas Family Solutions needs you. We have been serving the people of Illinois since 1947 and have over 500 committed and mission-driven team members. At Caritas, we do not hire people for jobs, we find new team members for rewarding and life-changing careers that make the world better. If you are kind, patient, and ready to make a difference, we would love to meet you! Full-time employees are offered the competitive benefits outlined below: Generous Paid Time Off Paid training Health Insurance Dental and Vision Life insurance 403(b) with company contribution 5% Tuition reimbursement We know great candidates bring a wide range of experience. If you believe you can be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply — even if you don’t meet every qualification listed.

Requirements

Master's Degree of Human Service (Related fields will be considered.)
Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience (For positions that manage staff, the years specified need to be progressive years of management experience. For all positions, the years required can be interchanged with equivalent experience from an advanced degree related to this job and/or with other relevant experience verified by applicant/incumbent).
Child Welfare License
Must display a willingness to adopt trauma informed interventions, principles, and practices as well as commitment to ongoing development of their capacity for application of trauma informed care. Realizes the prevalence of trauma among persons served by Caritas and the general population. Recognizes how trauma affects everyone involved-including clients, their families, staff, and community; and impacts behaviors. Responds to trauma by actively implementing the guiding principles of trauma informed care into their daily practice. Resists re-traumatization of persons served and staff providing services, by creating safe, welcoming, and supportive environments.
Proficient Computer Skills In: Outlook, Word
Expert Computer Skills In: Outlook, Word
Access to reliable transportation to get to/from work: Required.
Access to a reliable automobile: Required.
Must provide proof of auto liability insurance (and continue to while working in this position): Required.
Must possess a valid driver's license: Required.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree of Human Service (Related fields will be considered.)
Child Welfare License

Responsibilities

Supervise a team of Foster Care Supervisors and Lead Visitation Supervisors.
Ensure Foster Care teams are adhering to current DCFS policy and procedure.
Responsible for agency compliance of DCFS Foster Care Contracts, COA, and other accrediting entities.
Provides oversight on implementation of Child and Family Team Meetings.
Guide their office toward the agency and DCFS permanency goals.
Communicate and collaborate with DCFS APME monitoring and other entities.
Provides necessary program evaluations and reports as required.
Review client records of Foster Care Case Managers to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards.
Ensure daily service hours, expense sheets and itineraries are accurate and consistent.
Create plan for support in caseload ratios, referrals, and managing the work within their respective offices.
Provides oversight on office hiring needs, interviewing, and selecting candidates, as well as oversight of staff corrective action.