Job Title: Supervisor - IFS
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $56,000 - $60,000
Location: 525 W 2nd S St Carlinville, IL 62626
Job Summary:
The Carlinville office of Catholic Charities is seeking a full-time casework supervisor passionate about helping children and families remain together and develop healthy, nurturing relationships.
The Intact Family Services program works with families who have come to the attention of DCFS due to a report of abuse and/or neglect.
The goal of the program is to keep the family unit “intact,” rather than placing the children in the foster care system.
The supervisor guides caseworkers in their interventions to help families engage in meaningful services to address concerns, such as: domestic violence, substance use, environmental/housing instability, mental health, parenting techniques/discipline, budgeting, and medical and educational well-being of the children.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Provide daily/weekly supervision of caseworkers, including direct observation of interactions with clients, and professional critique and use of resources to strengthen skills.
Assist caseworkers to assess the needs of the family and interventions related to families in need of child welfare services.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of complex family systems and how to train and support caseworkers in engaging families in meaningful services.
Receive training in child welfare services, supervision, intervention techniques and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
All under direction of a child welfare manager.
Provide weekly staffing; write supervisory case notes for each case discussed.
Ensure employee workloads support the achievement of positive outcomes for families.
Review case files/paperwork for adherence to agency/contractual requirements and quality.
Provide conflict resolution when problems arise.
Provide initial and on-going training of staff.
Provide liaison duties to DCFS, States Attorneys and other Agencies.
Attend court, as needed, and provide support/expertise to caseworker.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities, Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in Social Work, or closely related field and
minimum 2 years' child welfare experience, preferably in Intact Family Services and
minimum 2 years' supervisory experience, preferred, but not required
OR
A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, or closely related field and
minimum 3 years’ experience in child welfare, preferably in Intact Family Services and
enroll in an MSW program, or closely related field, within 6 months of hire and graduate within 3 years of hire
minimum 2 years' supervisory experience, preferred, but not required
AND
Professional oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information.
Must possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Must possess knowledge and understanding of family systems and area social service resources.
Must have reliable transportation and meet criteria of our auto insurance carrier.
Catholic Charities offers a robust benefits package including:
Health
Dental
Vision
Life
403(b) & Pension Plan
Vacation, Sick, & Personal Time
14.
5 Holidays
Employee Referral Program
Flexible schedule
Family-friendly work environment
Catholic Charities is proud of its 90-plus year history of providing vital social services in our Diocese.
Today, we maintain a substantial presence in ten communities throughout the twenty-eight counties of central Illinois.
Our services include, but are not limited to counseling, independent living, family preservation services, food/clothing distribution, and crisis assistance.
Every year, thousands of children and families are positively impacted by our efforts.
Please visit https://cc.
dio.
org/ to learn more about our history, mission, and our vast array of "Continuum of Care".
***Although being a member of the Catholic faith is not a requirement to be employed by Catholic Charities, it is expected and required of all employees to respect, support, and uphold the mission of Catholic Charities which is “to extend to all the healing and empowering presence of Jesus”.
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