Post-Adoption Services Supervisor

Baby Fold • Springfield, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Post-Adoption Services Supervisor provides daily and clinical supervision to assigned therapists and assists with managing assigned program areas. The supervisor applies trauma-informed principles in daily practice, communicates effectively, and promotes collaborative problem-solving while respecting diverse experiences and perspectives.

The role includes administrative supervision of staff, including hiring-related responsibilities, training, support, supervision, and performance feedback. It ensures compliance with agency and DCFS policies, contractual obligations, applicable laws and rules, Medicaid Rule 132 requirements, COA standards, HIPAA, and relevant professional ethics codes. The supervisor also provides clinical consultation, supports sound clinical decision-making, and supervises master’s-level interns.

The supervisor assists in coordinating Adoption Preservation services for assigned staff. When the Department Director(s) and/or Referral Coordinator is absent, the supervisor screens referrals and decides whether to accept or reject them. The position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, based in Springfield, Illinois, with some evening and weekend hours required. The role may require travel, long-distance driving, and entering the homes of families in the service area.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work or a related field.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) license in Illinois.
• Two years of experience providing direct service and/or supervising relevant services.
• Knowledge and skills to apply child welfare and prevention services principles to assigned program administration and supervision of direct service staff.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff at The Baby Fold, Illinois State University, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, and with other necessary collateral contacts.
• Ability and willingness to travel for job responsibilities, including long-distance driving and entering families’ homes in the service area.
• Valid driver’s license that has not been revoked or suspended within the past three years.
• Use of a personal vehicle with adequate insurance.
• Willingness to work evening and weekend hours when needed, including supervising on-call staff 24/7 when applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing Medicaid Mental Health services.
• Experience providing trauma treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative supervision to assigned staff, including employment-related responsibilities, training, supervision, support, and timely performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with The Baby Fold and DCFS policies, contractual obligations, applicable state and federal laws, DCFS rules and procedures, Medicaid Rule 132 requirements, COA standards, HIPAA, and applicable professional ethics codes.
• Provide clinical consultation to staff within and outside the agency, as appropriate.
• Ensure sound clinical decisions are made in the provision of services.
• Provide clinical supervision to master’s-level interns.
• Assist in coordinating delivery of Adoption Preservation services to assigned staff.
• Screen referrals and decide whether to accept or reject them when the Department Director(s) and/or Referral Coordinator is absent.
• Provide supervision for on-call staff 24/7 when applicable.
• Travel for job responsibilities, including long-distance driving, and enter families’ homes in the service area as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Plan
• Paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paytient line of credit for medical, mental health, and veterinary services
• Candidly student loan navigation support
• Mentorship, advancement, and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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