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Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc · 1 day ago

Program Supervisor-(Intact) Foster Care

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$60K/yr - $71K/yr

2+ years exp

Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc is seeking a Program Supervisor for their Foster Care services. The Program Supervisor will oversee casework services, supervise staff, ensure compliance with regulations, and represent the agency in the community.

CommunitiesEducationHigher EducationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Provides direct supervision and directions to caseworkers, team leaders and other associated positions related to the function

Reviews and assist staff in the completion of assignments such as Administrative Case Reviews, Progress Reports, Treatment Plans, Service Plans, etc. to ensure compliance with Ada S. McKinley Foster Care Services and the Department of Children and Family Services requirements

Compiles weekly Board of Director’s Report, weekly staff work schedule, monthly mileage, and monthly calendar, etc. to be submitted to the Manager

Supervises and evaluates caseworkers

Conducts interviews and makes recommendations on hiring

Provides expertise and technical leadership to caseworkers regarding program services

Conducts in-service training, participates in agency seminars and professional group meetings

Is on-call for client emergencies and telephone calls on a rotating schedule. On call is 24-hours duty

Represents the agency to community and to other social service organizations

Must report incidents of alleged child abuse and/or neglect

Coordinates and conducts Case Review conferences

Works with the manager on program development ideas

Often requires frequent traveling

Qualification

MSWMaster's degreeSupervisory experienceChild welfare experienceLCSW eligibilityCPI certificationCPR certificationCultural sensitivityMotivational interviewingTeam coordinationEvidence-informed practices

Required

MSW or master's in social service or related field

Two years of supervisory experience

Must be eligible for LCSW, LSW, LPHA, or QMHP

Must pass Childcare Act (CCA) Child Endangerment Risk Assessment Protocol (CERAP) Foster Family Homes (FFH/Rule 402) and Child Welfare Employee Licensure Exam (CWEL)

Must also complete Inter-Ethnic Placement Act (IEPA) training

This position requires the individual demonstrate the experiences, beliefs, attitude and awareness that indicate cultural sensitivity to the client population served

This position requires the individual possess the ability to partner with clients individually and/or in family to help them mobilize resources and build resilience

This position requires the individual possess the ability to coordinate effectively with other team members, other Agency resources and outside services in addressing client needs

This position requires the individual possess an understanding of evidence-informed practices, engagement strategies, boundary setting, concurrent documentation, working in a community setting, organizing, motivational interviewing, and family systems

Ability to partner with clients individually, in family, to help them mobilize resources and their inner capacity to address problems they face

Ability to coordinate effectively with other team members, other Agency resources and outside services in addressing client needs

Ability and willingness to meet travel requirements

The employee is subject to sitting, walking, and standing for prolonged periods

The employee frequently pushes, pulls, grasps, feels, and occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls

The employee frequently is required to use manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination when working with persons served and handling office, medical, or household equipment

The employee is subject to assist and lift up to 50 pounds with varying amounts of assistance on a recurring basis

The employee is required to have corrected vision and hearing within normal range and the ability to operate a motor vehicle

Must have the ability to perform CPR and CPI

Occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious substances, including communicable diseases, when performing personal care (Category III)

Occasional exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants