Program Supervisor, School Based

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.

LSSI is hiring a full-time Sr. Program Supervisor, Monday through Friday. Responsible for overseeing day to day operations of assigned program, a school-based counseling program that partners with Chicago Public Schools to provide therapy, community support and case management to clients using a variety of evidenced informed interventions that focus on targeted behavioral, emotional and social skill building, academic support, and linkage to concrete community resources and services.

Benefits And Perks

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $75,000-$80,000/Annually.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!
  
  

Essential Functions

• Review documentation to ensure the client records meet licensure and accreditation standards.
• Participate as a member of the Behavioral Health Team in assigned CPS schools and track referrals that are made.
• Coordinate services with other providers and serve as a liaison between LSSI and CPS.
• Complete required documentation withing the required timeframe.
• Understand and reflect the clinical model of the program, demonstrating principles of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
• Maintain CEUs for licensure.
• Provide direct supervision, training, support, review, and evaluation for assigned staff/interns.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.
  
  

Position Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social services field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a school-based setting required.
• Experience in a managerial/supervisory role preferred.
• Experience establishing and maintaining collaborative community partnerships preferred.
• LCPC/LCSW preferred.
• IMCANS certification required.
• Background check clearances (criminal background check, CPS, and DCFS background checks) required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.