PERMANENCY TEAM SUPERVISOR - DECATUR

State of Illinois•Decatur, IL

1d•$8,571 - $12,651•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic Permanency Team Supervisor. Under administrative direction, this position plans, reviews, and coordinates the activities of a team of professional staff providing child welfare services to children and families. The supervisor monitors progress toward case goals and objectives and establishes and implements a system for regular direct clinical review of services. This is a working supervisor role focused on leading child welfare professionals and helping keep children safe. The position is based at 2920 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, Illinois. The anticipated hybrid schedule is 4 to 5 days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The anticipated starting salary is $8,571 per month, with a full salary range of $8,571 to $12,651 per month. This is a union position subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work or a related human services field from a recognized college or university.
Three years of progressively responsible administrative child welfare experience with an MSW, or four years of progressively responsible administrative experience with a master’s degree in a related human services field.
At least two years of the required experience must be in the administration of substitute care services.
Ability to pass a background check.
Ability to travel in the performance of duties.
Appropriate, valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Two years of professional experience in the administration of substitute care services.
Two years of experience supervising professional staff in a child welfare or child protection program.
Two years of experience conducting quality review of team functioning in a public or private organization.

Responsibilities

Plan, supervise, review, and coordinate the activities of professional caseworkers providing child welfare services to children and families.
Serve as a working supervisor.
Establish and maintain effective connections with appropriate community and contracted service providers to support child-centered, family-focused, community-based services.
Establish and implement a team-based staff development and training program for subordinate staff.
Explain and enforce agency policies, procedures, state and area statutes, and requirements.
Attend technical staff conferences to assess needed services.
Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Pension program
Competitive group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision insurance
Three paid personal business days annually
12 paid sick days annually, with unused sick days carrying over from year to year
10–25 days of paid vacation annually, with 10 days in the first year of employment
13 paid holidays annually, and 14 in even-numbered years
Flexible work schedules when available and dependent on position
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan
Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
GI Bill training/apprenticeship benefits eligibility for qualifying veterans
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)