Child Welfare Supervisor, Intact

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois • Marion, IL

2d • $80,000 - $87,000

About The Position

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), a leading not-for-profit organization, is hiring a full-time Child Welfare Supervisor. This role is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities of assigned CCS Programs, potentially involving multiple service lines across one or more program sites. The supervisor will oversee a unit of Child Welfare Specialists and/or Child Welfare Assistants, providing services such as foster care, adoption, intact family services, and counseling.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work or other related human services field required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive experience in social services required.
• State licensing/certification as required by the State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services required.
• Valid and active CWEL License required.
• Ability to respond to client emergencies on a 24-hour basis, attend court, ACRs, staffing, and other related matters.
• Excellent organizational, presentation, and pc/computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and other related software.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, verbally and written.
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience and experience with Child Welfare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized training and feedback to assigned staff to enhance their capabilities.
• Responsible for the review and evaluation of assigned staff.
• Ensure productivity requirements established by the Program Director or designee are met.
• Provide direct supervision and support to assigned staff to provide an array of services per service plan and policies of the agency, accreditation, and regulatory bodies.
• Compile, complete, and submit all required data, billings, reports, and documentation accurately and in a timely manner as required by agency and funding sources.
• Communicates with the Program Director, work group and collateral agencies regarding children’s and/or family status.
• Collaborate with other management staff in programs and network on programmatic, fiscal, organization and community issues.

Benefits

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager