Program Supervisor - Foster Care ($2,000 Sign-On Bonus & $3,000 Stay Bonus)

Brightpoint • Chicago, IL

3d • $72,000 - $73,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Brightpoint is seeking a Foster Care Supervisor to join their mission-driven team. This role is critical to the region's child welfare team and the agency's broader leadership. The Foster Care Programs work collaboratively with families experiencing abuse or neglect to achieve safe reunification or alternative permanency plans. The Program Supervisor will provide reflective supervision to Foster Care Specialists, Advanced Specialists, and Lead Specialists, advocate for continuous program evaluation and improvement, and support team members. Collaboration with internal and external partners, including child welfare, clinical staff, and the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), is essential.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or a closely related field required.
• At least two years’ social services experience required (child welfare experience highly desirable).
• Ability to speak English and Spanish required.
• Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL), Child Endangerment Risk Assessment Protocol (CERAP), and Child Abuse and Neglect (CANS) certification required, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to attend in-person meetings and events as needed required.
• Valid driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle required.

Nice To Haves

• child welfare experience

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct regular staff meetings.
• Provide individual case consultation and supervision to staff.
• Provide back up and coverage for team members, as required by program.
• Responsible for monitoring and implementing the program’s continuous quality improvement process including outcome measures, assessments and funding reports.
• Participate in an on-call rotation, as required by program.
• Develops methods to enhance the quality of services and improve the ability of the programs to identify and address specific individual training and consultation needs.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (PTO increases with tenure)
• 11 paid holidays
• Supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) with match
• Leadership development opportunities
• One-on-one mentorship
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

What This Job Offers

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