At SOS Illinois we are committed to keeping brothers and sisters in foster care together by providing safe, stable, and loving homes. We do this by offering an innovative approach to traditional foster care. Our model of care provides a private, single-family home, access to a community center, and support from professionally trained Foster Parents and staff. With this, the children we serve benefit from the stability of remaining with their siblings as well as the support of neighboring SOS Illinois Foster Parents and the entire community.

· Work for an impactful organization with a purpose

· Corporate culture that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion

· Hybrid/flexible work options to help balance work and life

· PTO (paid time off in the form of personal days, sick time, vacation days, and paid company holidays

· Employee Referral Bonuses

Employee Well-Being Benefits

· Competitive Healthcare plans through BCBS for you and your dependents (eligible the first of the following month after 30 of FT employment)

· Vision/Dental/Life Insurance offerings

· Flexible PTO

· Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· 403b Retirement Savings Plan (nonprofit version of 401K). Able to contribute immediately upon full-time employment. In addition, the organization will contribute 4% to your savings plan after 12 months of full-time employment regardless if you are contributing.

· Part of the federal student loan forgiveness program

· Access to financial advisors and financial education tools

· Tuition reimbursement options

· Opportunities for further education as well as time to attend trainings/workshops/etc. for personal/professional development

The Role: T o provide direct supervision to the case management staff in order to ensure the delivery of quality services to SOS children, foster parents and biological families in order to achieve the particular case goal as outlined and explained in the client service plan.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise all child welfare services, including intake, case management and foster home placements, while monitoring clinical and legal services.
• Work with the Village Director and other supervisory staff to develop and implement other programs to ensure that necessary services are provided to SOS children and their families.
• Provide regularly scheduled and documented supervision with case management staff.
• Ensure that complete, accurate, and current documentation is maintained for all SOS children.
• Timely completion of all DCFS required paperwork, including 906, 1420 and 1425. Conduct quarterly file reviews
• Facilitate and participate in family and team meetings. As needed, provide consultation to foster parents to ensure adequate understanding of case dynamics.
• Prepare monthly foster care agency performance report, and meet with APT monitor monthly.
• Monitor foster homes in accordance with DCFS 402 standards and act as liason to the DCFS Foster Home Licensing Agent.
• Participate in the agencies annual Foster Parent Law Implementation Plan.
• Responsible for the implementation and coordination of SACWIS requirements.
• Develop relationships and coordinate with DCFS, LANS and other community agencies for the maximum utilization of available resources to address all service goals.
• Prepare for and attend required case meetings, ACR’s, court dates, and staffing as required.
• Submit reports as required by the Director of Programs and Services.
• Maintain communication with other staff to ensure coordination of efforts.
• Complete all mandatory DCFS, agency and job specific training and comply with all SOS policies, state, federal, county and city laws, rules and regulations.
• Participate in ongoing professional development workshops and seminars as required by the organization and other governing bodies.
• Facilitate professional development and training opportunities for case management staff.
• Attend required staff meetings, agency meetings, supervision and other meetings as requested.
• Perform on-call duties as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• MSW or other relevant DCFS approved Masters Degree.
• Three years direct service child welfare experience and 1 year experience in supervising child welfare staff; or 5 years direct service child welfare experience and proven leadership skills.
• DCFS Child Welfare Employee Licensure required; 402 Licensure preferred or ability to pass 402 licensure test within 3 months of employment.
• Experience in behavior management programs and needs assessment helpful.
• Ability to work with DCFS, courts, and other social service systems.
• Ability to pass DCFS required criminal background check including CANTS/SACWIS and SORS.
• Ability to provide required DCFS Medical Report/TB test.
• Valid Illinois driver's license with acceptable driving record; insured and reliable transportation.
• Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients and staff.
• Ability to relate to the Agency staff and to the public in a courteous and professional manner.
• Strong communication and organizational skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment and ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to work in an alcohol, tobacco, drug, and firearm-free environment.
• Commitment to SOS Children’s Villages Illinois philosophy and mission.

ADA DISCLAIMER/STATEMENT: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Position responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job. This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES ILLINOIS is an equal opportunity employer. Employment, assignment, and promotion practices are carried out in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and orders without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, physical handicap, social handicap, sex, age, or ancestry.