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Child Welfare Supervisor at LYDIA HOME ASSOCIATION
Chicago, Illinois, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Supervision, Case Management, Child Welfare, Foster Care, Leadership, Computer Literacy, Communication, Customer Service, Staff Development, Permanency Planning

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description
Description Minimum Requirements Master’s degree in Social Work or a similar degree from an accredited university. 3-4 years of recent experience in Child Welfare. 1-2 years prior Foster Care experience required. At least 1 year supervisory experience preferred. Must be CWEL licensed and be able to effectively communicate and work with staff, foster parents, applicants, and the community at large. Must possess high level of computer literacy. Must be willing and able to support the mission of Lydia Home Association (LHA). Function Supervises case managers toward achieving the following outcomes: Children in traditional and home of relative foster care; will live in safe home environments; will maintain a stable placement that assures their well being; and will achieve a permanent living arrangement. The supervisor oversees the placements and progress toward permanency. The supervisor develops staff and teaches them the skills needed to accomplish program outcomes. The supervisor provides clear expectations, regular supervision, reinforcement of positive performance and corrective discipline. The supervisor promotes and provides strong leadership to the assigned team and creates a sense of teamwork and cohesiveness among team members. The supervisor represents the program to participants, outside providers and within the Agency; and ensures a customer service approach is consistently utilized by staff. Job Type: Full-time Lydia Home Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Responsibilities
Supervises case managers to ensure children in foster care live in safe environments and achieve permanent living arrangements. Provides leadership, staff development, and maintains professional relationships with outside providers and the community.