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SalaryLutheran 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 Child Welfare Supervisor-IFS. Under the general supervision of the program director, or designee, supervises a unit of CWS’s and CWA’s providing Child Welfare services which could include foster care, adoption services, intact family services, and/or counseling services.
Benefits and Perks:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:
- On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
- Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure.
- Salary $63,000-$68,000/Annually.
- 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!
Essential Functions:
- Supervises CWS’s to provide array of services to achieve permanency for children per service plan and policies of agency, accreditation, and regulatory bodies.
- Provides backup for staff as needed, at hearings, ACR’s, staffings, etc. Also provides planning and facilitation of training of provider team as needed.
- Meet productivity requirements as established by the program director or designee.
- Communicate with Program Director, work group, and collateral agencies regarding children’s and/or family’s status.
- Complete and submit all necessary reports, billing, and documentation accurately and on time as required by agency and funding sources.
Position Qualifications:
- Masters in social work or degree in related human services; 3 years’ experience in social services.
- State licensing/certification requirements as required by the State of Illinois and regulatory agencies, e.g. DCFS, DHS, etc. Record of compliance with the law and clearance on the Illinois CANTS
- Respond in person to client emergencies 24-hours a day, attend court, ACRs, staffing, and other purposes.
- Excellent communication, organization, presentation and pc/computer skills (including proficiency with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) along with other related software.
- Valid Illinois driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.
