Foster Care and Adoption Supervisor Details

Foster Care and Adoption Supervisor

Little City Foundation - Chicago, IL

Employment Type : Full-Time

PURPOSE:

Supervises Child Welfare Specialists for the Foster Care team at the Chicago office. Provides clinical oversight and supervisory decision making for assessment, treatment planning, case management, and court advocacy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Responsible for ongoing clinical and case management supervision of Child Welfare Specialists for the Foster Care and Adoption Program.
• Responsible for hiring, promoting, discharging, and evaluating Child Welfare Specialists.
• Prepares well-written and timely case documentation (i.e., Supervision Notes, UIR, Case Notes) on a minimum of a monthly basis, in addition to evaluating and approving CWS written documentation as required by LCF and DCFS.
• Conducts monthly staffings with the CWS team; participates in internal CFTM, clinical, supervisory, Department meetings and/or external staffings as set forth by the program or demands of the case.5. Ensures LCF and DCFS policies and procedures are implemented by case management team to promote best practice and positive well-being outcomes for youth.
• Liaises with DCFS, including Agencies and Performance Team, on a monthly basis to review cases and program compliance with DCFS Regulations.
• Attend court hearings, ACRs, CAYITs, Clinical Staffings, and other DCFS or community meetings in order to support the case management team and promote the safety, well-being and permanency of youth in our care.
• Participate in a minimum of once monthly supervision with supervisor to monitor compliance with policies and procedures; job responsibilities; and promote the well-being, safety and permanency of the youth in our program.
• Attend DCFS, LCF and other trainings as required by applicable licensure(s) and your job responsibilities. CPR/First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens, and NCI must be updated annually.
• Train staff, foster parents, volunteers, and/or interns on an as needed basis.
• Promote program compliance and best practice by contributing to the Foster Care and Adoption Program Operations Manual, On-Call Binder, Foster Parent Implementation Plan, and the likes.
• Manages workflow of the case management team including case assignments in line with DCFS policies and procedures.
• Obtain 402 and Child Care Act Certifications.
• Works cooperatively with other managers in program development and strategic planning.
• Assures that the team members function in a professional and ethical manner and that such services operate in compliance with licensing regulations and applicable laws.
• Provides 24 hour on-call coverage for crisis intervention on a rotating basis with other supervisors.
• Monitors case record and file compliance on a monthly basis. Ensures records are maintained according to agency performance and are accurate and complete. Monitor and aid in quality assurance via ensuring compliance by CWS supervisees, documenting QA efforts in monthly supervision notes, and aiding in filing and/or utilization reviews as required by the program.
• Protects the confidentiality of all people served by the agency.
• Represents the agency in a positive manner in the community and interacts cooperatively and constructively with agency staff.
• Maintains responsibility for making major case decisions, including decisions relating to placement, permanency plan, services and discharge from care.
• Responsible for all safety activities in your workplace and immediately report all accidents and safety hazards to your supervisor.
• Attends DCFS and community meetings as relevant to the position and the foster care program.
• Ensures permanency is achieved for all minors served within the program via Guardianship or Adoption, ensures compliance with DCFS policies and procedures.
• Ensures Transitions to Adulthood go smoothly and follow the protocol set forth by DCFS Transitions Unit, DHS, etc.
• Engage in Transition Staffings for new intakes, including residential step-downs.
• Assume case management responsibilities on an as needed basis.
• Promote staff development through team building activities, outings, retreats, and training.
• Promote program satisfaction through engagement in foster parent satisfaction surveys on an annual basis; a minimum of quarterly check-ins and communication with foster parents through CFTMs; sporadic written, e-correspondence, and phone calls with foster parents to assess program satisfaction; and engagement in the Foster Parent Implementation plan development.
• Meet program outcomes and benchmarks as mutually established each fiscal year and reviewed in supervision on a minimum of a quarterly basis.
• As a mandated reporter, supervisor will report all incidents of abuse and neglect immediately, and encourage said practice in their CWS team. All reports to the Hotline will be documented via UIR.
• Report all licensing violations and/or concerns on behalf of the case management team to the licensing team within 24 hours and engage in any needed follow-up actions to correct any violations that may include monitoring of the home, internal meetings, etc.
• Case record maintenance via filing on a minimum of a monthly basis.
• Creates monthly reports as required by supervisor or DCFS in order to monitor program compliance with DCFS and LCF policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

A Master’s degree in social work or other human services related field, required. CWEL and CERAP certifications required. Must hold a professional license as LCSW or LCPC or be eligible. In addition, two years of relevant experience in child welfare and/or human services, including knowledge of issues surrounding children with medical, developmental. At least two years administrative and/or supervisory experience required. Familiarity with DCFS rules and procedures and the juvenile court system preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to sitting, walking, and standing for prolonged periods; frequently grasps, lifts, holds, or feels objects; occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. The employee frequently is required to use manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination when working with persons served and handling office, medical, or household equipment. The employee is subject to assist and lift up to 30 pounds with varying amounts of assistance on a reoccurring basis. The employee is required to have corrected vision and hearing within normal range and the ability to operate a motor vehicle. Must have the ability to perform CPR and CPI. Generally, no occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases or other potentially infectious substances, but may require performing unplanned Category III tasks (Category II). Typical office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.