Therapeutic Foster Care Team Leader

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois • Chicago, IL

4d • $82,000 - $87,000

About The Position

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference. LSSI is hiring a full-time Therapeutic Foster Care Team Leader, the schedule varies. Responsible for leading a team of professionals implementing an evidence-based model of treatment foster care for children and their families using a trauma-informed approach. Responsible for coordinating all aspects of the treatment program.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work or other related human services field required.
• Holds the licensed clinical social work (LCSW) credential or its equivalent.
• Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) or ability to obtain, successful completion of Childcare Act and Rule 402 tests or ability to complete.
• Training tin Treatment Foster Care of Oregon (TFCO) model, or available to participate in TFCO training after hired.
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, written and verbally.
• Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience motivating a team of professionals to implement a highly detailed treatment model and provide services using a team approach preferred.
• Knowledge of DSM-V and its applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative oversight for a treatment foster care model using a team-based approach.
• Implement an evidence-based treatment model, ensuring all components of the model are in place such that the selected model is replicated with fidelity.
• Supervise the counseling and therapeutic services to children, youth and families as indicated by the assessment and treatment plan and in light of treatment foster care model requirements.
• Interventions will apply principles of social learning theory, developmental psychology and trauma-informed care.
• Provide direct supervision, training, support, review, and evaluation for assigned staff.
• Supervise a TFC Resource Worker in the recruitment, preparation, licensure and support of a team of professional foster parents.
• Complete and submit all required reports documentation, and billing accurately and timely as required by agency and funding sources. Includes completion of written reports detailing client’s progress as required by applicable policies/procedures and/or when required by juvenile court.
• Participate in the supervisory process for guidance, direction, support, and approval of decision-making, assessment, service planning and intervention. Present cases for staffing or participate in staffing as needed, including weekly team meetings.
• Participate in, schedule, and supervise the on-call and crisis intervention response for the TFC Team.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

Benefits

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

What This Job Offers

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