RESIDENTIAL MONITOR FLOATER

State of Illinois•Marion, IL

2d•$7,602 - $11,110•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is hiring a Child Welfare Senior Specialist to serve as a Residential Monitor Floater. The position monitors and assesses Therapeutic Residential programs, including ILO/TLP programs, to evaluate compliance with DCFS contracts, program plans, and residential performance standards. It reviews provider management reports, synthesizes data from multiple sources into regular comprehensive assessments of agency outcomes, and prepares and maintains provider evaluation documentation. The role is based at 2309 W Main St, Marion, Illinois, and requires reporting to headquarters as operational needs dictate. The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; overtime, evening and weekend availability, and 24-hour on-call availability may also be required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, education, special education, or a related human service area.
Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in a human services area, including two years of demonstrated experience independently interacting and negotiating with other service systems in a clinical setting to ensure children with special needs gain access to services; alternatively, a qualifying master’s degree and two years of verifiable supervisory experience providing services to special needs children in a state or private human service agency.
Experience working with children or youth in a licensed residential facility.
Ability to travel; valid driver’s license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance.
Ability to pass a background check.
Physical, visual, and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties.
Ability to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime; evenings and weekends; and in a 24-hour on-call capacity.
File annual and supplemental Statements of Economic Interest as required.

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience working with children or youth in a licensed residential facility.
Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Six years of experience in a public or private organization applying extensive knowledge of public child welfare administration and organization.
Six years of experience in a public or private organization applying extensive knowledge of social work principles, methods, procedures, and techniques, especially in serving children with special needs.
Six years of experience in a public or private organization applying extensive knowledge of the purpose and structure of public agencies, private child welfare agencies, and other community-based agencies serving special needs children.
Six years of experience in a public or private organization applying extensive knowledge of federal and state laws affecting children’s health and welfare, especially laws directly affecting children with special needs.
Six years of experience in a public or private organization applying extensive knowledge of the range of child welfare and other services needed by children with special needs.

Responsibilities

Serve as Residential Monitor Floater.
Monitor and assess Therapeutic Residential programs, including ILO/TLP programs, for compliance with DCFS contracts and program plans and with residential performance standards, including clinical capacity, admission requirements, and overall performance.
Review management reports regarding therapeutic residential treatment programs and ILO and TLP providers.
Synthesize Therapeutic Residential data from all sources into regular comprehensive assessments of each agency’s outcomes.
Prepare and maintain documentation needed to evaluate therapeutic residential treatment providers, including ILO and TLP providers.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.