Foster Care Supervisor

Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionWelcome to your opportunity to change the world! If you have a servant's heart and want to be part of something truly special, then Caritas Family Solutions needs you. We have been serving the people of Illinois since 1947 and have over 500 committed and mission-driven team members. At Caritas, we do not hire people for jobs; we find new team members for rewarding and life-changing careers that make the world better.If you are kind, patient, and ready to make a difference, we would love to meet you!Full-time employees are offered the competitive benefits outlined below:Generous Paid Time Off?Paid trainingHealth Insurance?Dental and VisionLife insurance403(b) with company contribution 5%Tuition reimbursement We know great candidates bring a wide range of experience. If you believe you can be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply - even if you don't meet every qualification listed. Job Title: Foster Care Supervisor Department: Foster Care Status: Full-Time, exempt Reports To: Associate Executive Director of Child Welfare Compensation Starting Pay: $69,472 annually PURPOSE: The Foster Care Supervisor provides supervision to the Foster Care Case Managers. This position assists Case Managers with problem solving and provides them with the supervisory support needed to succeed in their position. They will collaborate with DCFS to provide appropriate casework services to individuals and families in the Foster Care Program. Key responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned: Provide direct supervision, training, support, review, and evaluation for foster care case managers and other assigned staffDirect those supervised in the assignment of cases and work schedulesEnsure case documentation meets agency, DCFS, and COA requirementsReview documentation and approves assessments and service plans completed by the Foster Care Case ManagerAttend court hearings, case reviews, staffing, and meetings, as neededLead Foster Care Case Managers in moving cases towards permanencyProvide support to Foster Care Case Manager to help succeed in their positionCollaborate and implement Child and Family Team MeetingsRequirements QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/PREFERREDDegree/Field Required: Master's degree in Human Service (Related fields will be considered.)Experience Required: Minimum 2+years of relevant experience (For positions that manage staff, the years specified need to be progressive years of management experience. For all positions, the years required can be interchanged with equivalent experience from an advanced degree related to this job and/or with other relevant experience verified by applicant/incumbent).Licenses/Certifications Required: Child Welfare LicenseLicenses/Certifications Preferred: Child Welfare License SKILLS REQUIREDTrauma-informed: Must display a willingness to adopt trauma informed interventions, principles, and practices as well as commitment to ongoing development of their capacity for application of trauma informed care. Realizes the prevalence of trauma among persons served by Caritas and the general population. Recognizes how trauma affects everyone involved-including clients, their families, staff, and community; and impacts behaviors. Responds to trauma by actively implementing the guiding principles of trauma informed care into their daily practice. Resists re-traumatization of persons served and staff providing services, by creating safe, welcoming, and supportive environments.Proficient Computer Skills In: Outlook, WordExpert Computer Skills In: Outlook, Word VEHICLE RELATED REQUIREMENTS: Access to reliable transportation to get to/from work: Required. Access to a reliable automobile: Required. Must provide proof of auto liability insurance (and continue to while working in this position): Required. Must possess a valid driver's license: Required. Drug Free Workplace: Caritas Family Solutions is dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for our clients and employees. As part of this, a strict drug-free workplace policy is maintained. Salary Description $69,472