Foster Care Supervisor

Caritas Family Solutions • Effingham, IL

1d • 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! This position provides supervision to the Foster Care Case Managers. This position assists Case Managers with problem solving and provides them with the supervisory support needed to succeed in their position. They will collaborate with DCFS to provide appropriate casework services to individuals and families in the Foster Care Program.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Human Service (Related fields will be considered.)
• Minimum 2+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.
• 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

• Child Welfare License

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, training, support, review, and evaluation for foster care case managers and other assigned staff
• Direct those supervised in the assignment of cases and work schedules
• Ensure case documentation meets agency, DCFS, and COA requirements
• Review documentation and approves assessments and service plans completed by the Foster Care Case Manager
• Attend court hearings, case reviews, staffing, and meetings, as needed
• Lead Foster Care Case Managers in moving cases towards permanency
• Provide support to Foster Care Case Manager to help succeed in their position
• Collaborate and implement Child and Family Team Meetings

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid training
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision
• Life insurance
• 403(b) with company contribution 5%
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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