Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois
What We Do
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois improves the well-being of people across the state by protecting children, strengthening families and building futures for those who have experienced trauma. We do this as a leading provider of a variety of child welfare services. LCFS is a welcoming organization serving children, individuals, families and communities of all faiths, races, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender expressions and gender-identifications.
Who We Are
Champions in supporting children, youth and families throughout Illinois so they are able to reach their full potential.
Dynamic and innovative leadership who believe in collaboration with their team of professionals and are revolutionizing the impact on services to families.
A community which embraces and is committed to being WIDE (welcoming, inclusive, diverse and equitable).
Impacting the child welfare community by addressing institutional racism and implicit bias to increase positive outcomes for children and families of color.
Creating a culture focused on supporting families and ensuring all children find safe, loving permanent homes, particularly by reuniting them with their families.
Join the team of professionals providing excellent care to children and families!

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Human Resources

OFFICE LOCATION: The home office location will be based on the office nearest to the candidate’s residency.

Essential Functions for this position are detailed below and include education, experience and physical requirements.

1. Primarily responsible for providing expertise in the area of professional development and education including creation of training materials for all levels of staff in the Agency. Prepares virtual training and in-person Training in new or existing platforms and tracks completion. Works diligently with managers and staff to ensure compliance for all regulatory bodies. Prepares reports and assesses outcomes related to training.

2. Works independently and consistently exercises discretion and sound judgment in implementing, tracking and evaluating trainings that provide for the educational enhancement of skills and licensing requirements and increase an awareness and understanding of agency policies and procedure for employees of Lutheran Child and Family Services at agency locations throughout Illinois. May travel to various agency locations and work evenings and weekends on occasion.

3.Participates and leads the development, preparation and results of the organization’s All Staff Event.

4. Responsible for developing and sustaining partnerships including universities and community colleges in the assigned regional areas in order to identify potential candidates for LCFS positions and internships. Develops plans for engagement and retention with Human Resources and prepares quarterly reports on outcomes.

5. Engages new employees in regional area at point of hire, provides on-boarding in a timely and welcoming manner. Consistently and at regular intervals meets virtually and in-person with new employees as a group and individually to train as well as to ascertain their abilities and skill development in the position.

6. Coordinates, promotes and facilitates New Employee Orientations. May support the Regional Director in the regularly scheduled meetings by providing training and development. Coordinates with HR and other staff to conduct wellness activities and employee support activities as needed.

7. Coordinates with Human Resources on internships available regionally and identifies placement opportunities in order to develop potential employees for new positions. Coordinates internship orientations and develops interns for success in their positions.

8. Develops outcomes for skill development and engagement and prepares reports demonstrating the impact of the regional on-boarding process at regular intervals throughout the employee’s first year in the position. Reviews key performance indicators and evaluates success.

9. Coordinates and prepares relevant documentation for the Council on Accreditation (COA) or DCFS Agency license renewal.

10. Collaborates with Human Resources Director on organizational surveys to assess employee engagement on regular intervals.

Master’s Degree in Human Services field with 2 years’ experience in virtual Training and in person training.

Driver License Required

In depth knowledge of Child Welfare policies and procedure required.

PHYSICAL AND SPECIAL DEMANDS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties listed in the job description satisfactorily.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, or controls; reach with hands and arms. Objects include a computer and keyboard, calculator, typical business machines such as a fax machine and copier. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may work in and/or visit Agency offices throughout Illinois and must be able to transport him/herself to these sites. The employee is required to have a valid driver’s license and must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle.
The work environment characteristics include a noise level which is usually low to moderate.
LCFS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.