Skill Advancement Coach

La Rabida Children's Hospital • Chicago, IL

6h • $78,000 - $78,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Skill Advancement Coach provides structured, skill-based coaching to investigation supervisors and other staff across DCFS/CWCA teams. This role strengthens supervisory capacity, improves team performance, and promotes alignment with DCFS values, well-being goals, and implementation science principles. The coach supports supervisors in applying trauma-informed, family-centered, evidence-based and evidence-informed approaches, translating strategic leadership into actionable development plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, public administration or related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in child welfare or related fields
• Valid Driver’s License
• Excellent verbal and written abilities are essential, as well as a high level of computer skills
• Must be an excellent communicator and team player
• Employee must maintain automobile insurance. La Rabida strongly recommends that the employee maintain the following liability limits: Automobile liability/$100,000 per person per accident; bodily injury/$300,000 aggregate per accident; property damage/$50,000 per accident; and automobile medical payments/$1,000 per person

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, public administration or related field
• Minimum of two (2) years experience providing staff development, coaching, mentoring, training, or leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person, individual and group coaching to DCFS investigation supervisors and other targeted audiences, focusing on leadership, communication, reflective practice, and problem-solving skills.
• Support investigation supervisors and other assigned staff in applying trauma-informed, family-centered, and evidence-informed practices with their teams.
• Provide reflective support to supervisors and other assigned staff, helping them improve decision-making, team management, and staff development practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, feedback, and accountability among supervisory and other staff.
• Support integration of coaching into DCFS designated program initiatives
• Collect and analyze outcomes
• Contribute to CQI processes
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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