IFS Director

Catholic Charities•Carlinville, IL

14h

About The Position

Provide administrative oversight and supervision for the Catholic Charities Intact Family Services program. Provide training, supervision and expertise to IFS supervisors. Coordinate access to DCFS systems and training to IFS staff and teams. Maintain and problem-solve DCFS reports and billing issues. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of complex family systems and how to train and support caseworkers and supervisors in engaging families in meaningful services. Receive training in child welfare services, supervision, intervention techniques and applicable laws, rules, and regulations. All under direction of the Director of Operations.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, or closely related field, required.
Minimum 5 years IFS child welfare experience with CWEL License, required.
Minimum 3 years IFS Supervisory experience, required.
Professional oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information.
Ability to work some evenings.
Must possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Must possess knowledge and understanding of family systems and area social service resources.
Must have reliable transportation and meet criteria of agency’s auto insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

Provide initial and on-going training for IFS Supervisors, including on-site training, as needed.
Provide direct supervision of IFS Supervisors to include additional support and expertise with court/legal proceedings, critical decisions, incident reports, and unsuccessful cases.
Provide direct case supervision and team coverage during IFS Supervisory vacancies, leaves of absence, etc. in any of the offices with IFS.
Review case files and paperwork for adherence to quality measures set by the agency and other contractual requirements
Under the direction of the Director of Operations, compile, analyze and provide oversight to any area identified for improvement via the DCFS dashboard report, non-compliance report and through the various file reviews conducted by the agency.
Coordinate initial and ongoing DCFS training enrollment and account access for IFS staff and teams.
Maintain weekly caseload/billing reports (including Flex and Intensive Rate reports).
Problem-solve billing issues and case classification and/or coding issues.
Participate in strategic planning for the IFS program which addresses program growth and exploration of any new DCFS family intervention services.
Participate in all quality improvement activities, as directed.