Child Welfare Supervisor

One Family Illinois
Chicago, IL
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

The Child Welfare Supervisor will provide direct supervision to case management staff to ensure the delivery of quality services to One Family Illinois children, foster parents, and biological families. The role involves supervising child welfare services, developing and implementing programs, and ensuring that necessary services are provided to One Family Illinois children and their families.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include supervising child welfare services, working with the Village Director and other supervisory staff to develop and implement programs, providing regular supervision to case management staff, and ensuring complete, accurate, and current documentation is maintained for all One Family Illinois children.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to One Family Illinois' mission, vision, and values, and will be able to work in a team environment, exercise discretion and independent judgment, and handle sensitive and confidential materials.

Requirements

  • MSW or other relevant DCFS approved Masters Degree
  • Three years direct service child welfare experience and 1 year experience in supervising child welfare staff
  • DCFS Child Welfare Employee Licensure (CWEL) required; 402 Licensure preferred or ability to pass 402 licensure test within 3 months of employment
  • Ability to pass DCFS required criminal background check including CANTS/SACWIS and SORS
  • Valid Illinois driver's license with acceptable driving record; insured and reliable transportation

Benefits

  • Competitive Healthcare plans through BCBS for you and your dependents
  • Vision/Dental/Life Insurance offerings
  • Flexible PTO
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Bonus Plan for Child Welfare Specialists
  • 403b Retirement Savings Plan (nonprofit version of 401K)
  • Part of the federal student loan forgiveness program
  • Tuition reimbursement options
  • Opportunities for further education as well as time to attend trainings/workshops/etc. for personal/professional development
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