Foster Care/ Emergency Foster Care Supervisor

ABOUT SHELTER

Shelter Youth & Family Services provides emergency housing, community-based services, and support for youth and families in crisis. Founded in 1975, we've grown into a leading voice for child welfare, human trafficking response, foster care innovation, and trauma-informed care in Illinois. With a current budget of $10M and ambitious plans to grow to $15M, our mission is to end the cycle of abuse and neglect by providing safe, healthy, and stable lives for children and families.

Shelter Youth & Family Services is committed to providing safe, inclusive, and supportive resources for youth and families from all backgrounds and identities. We actively strive to create an environment that supports all employees, placing value in contributions from people from diverse backgrounds, and honoring all experiences, perspectives, and unique identities. Our mission is to protect children, strengthen families, and transform communities. Joining us in this role will give you a chance to help fulfill that mission and help the community. Shelter and its facilities are drug and smoke-free environments.

Learn more at shelter-inc.org.

Shelter Youth and Family Services encourages the application of all bilingual applicants to work with our client community. Applicants who can successfully certify their skill level in reading, speaking, and writing in two languages with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may receive an additional salary stipend. Certification testing is set by DCFS.

Job Overview

The Foster Care/ Emergency Foster Care Supervisor is responsible for the daily operations of the Foster Care/ Emergency Foster Care Program. The Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision of the Foster Care/ Emergency Foster Care Caseworkers to ensure all DCFS Performance Standards are met for all youth. The Foster Care/ Emergency Foster Care Supervisor reports to the Foster Care Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the day-to-day supervision and guidance of foster care/ emergency foster care placements, including the direct supervision of case workers.
• Manage and guide case workers through crisis situations.
• Responsible for overall coordination of intake services for Foster Care/ Emergency Foster Care placements.
• Work with all youth and families to provide any necessary resources to stabilize the placement and ensure the safety and wellbeing of each child.
• Refer and link youth and their families to services or community opportunities.
• Assist in the recruiting and training of emergency foster homes
• Provide on-call crisis response and backup for team members in the community when needed.
• Monitor program effectiveness to develop methods to enhance quality of services.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation.
• Follow all IL DCFS and Child Welfare code of ethics.
• For Emergency Foster Care Staff- work under a Wraparound Services model.
• Follow a strengths-based, person-centered model.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of IDCFS policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in a human services/social services field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong crisis management skills.
• 3-5 years of experience in child welfare.
• CWEL Certified.
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of Shelter's mission, vision, and values.
• Must have a valid Illinois driver's license, automobile, and must submit proof of Illinois auto insurance.
• Must complete a Medical and T.B. test. Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the latest CDC guidelines.
• Must be fingerprinted by the State of Illinois and must submit to a full Background Check through the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
• Must submit official educational transcripts from the last school in which a degree was awarded.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.

CLASSIFICATION STATUS

This is an exempt position.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; stand; walk; and use hands to handle or operate objects. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, lift, and reach with hands or arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Shelter is committed to providing safe, inclusive, and supportive resources for youth and families from all backgrounds and identities. We actively strive to create an environment that supports all employees, placing value in contributions from people from diverse backgrounds, and honoring all experiences, perspectives, and unique identities.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed primarily in the agency facilities, and occasionally in vehicles, meeting rooms both in the facility and at other agency sites.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000 to $75,000 per year

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plan
• PTO and Paid holidays
• Flexible hybrid work schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement for work related travel

Application Question(s):

• Have you been or are you willing to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus?

Education:

• Master's Dergee (Required)

Experience:

• Social Work and Clinical leadership
• CWEL Certification

Ability to Commute:

• Arlington Heights, IL 60004 (Required)

A Federal background search with the FBI and Illinois State Police is conducted for all positions. This is conducted through DCFS (Illinois Department of Children and Family Services). You must also be willing to be vaccinated or provide proof of vaccination against the COVID-19 virus, submit your school transcripts from the last school that you attended, complete a general physical with a TB (tuberculosis) test, provide a copy of your current driver's license and a copy of your current proof of auto insurance. You may be asked to provide proof of certification in CPR, CPI, Think Trauma or be willing to be trained in these areas.