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About The Position

Requirements

• Requires a master’s degree in social work or a related human services field from a recognized college or university
• Requires three years of progressively responsible administrative child welfare experience with an MSW OR four years of progressively responsible administrative child welfare experience with a master’s degree in a related human services field
• Requires that the experience include at least 2 years in the administration of child protection/investigations.
• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

Responsibilities

• Serves as Child Protection Team Supervisor
• Serves as working supervisor
• Establishes and implements a team-based program of staff development and training for subordinate staff
• Establishes and maintains effective linkages with community organizations, including hospitals, law enforcement, schools, and social service agencies, to enhance child welfare and protective services through operational partnerships
• Explains and enforces agency policies, procedures, state and area statutes, and requirements
• Serves as liaison with intact/prevention staff and permanency staff to coordinate and facilitate efficient and effective case handoff and client services
• Provides input into quality assurance activities
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Benefits

• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)