Director of Child Welfare

FamilyCore understands that strong families are at the heart of any vibrant, tight-knit community. Through the mission of "instilling hope by creating the right balance of resources and care to foster and equip healthy productive children and families," our 90 dedicated employees are committed to the investment of strengthening families with the tools and ties to succeed.

Our team works with schools, the court system and other social service agencies to connect counseling, intervention, preventative education, and other support services for families in need. FamilyCore, a private, non-profit, nationally accredited social service agency with over 120 years of service, takes a holistic approach in its continuum of care, often providing boosts of support to multiple generations. The end goal is to maintain the integrity of the family.

Be a part of this goal by joining the FamilyCore Team!

FamilyCore offers a Full Benefits Package including:

• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time off and Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Employer funded Health Savings Account
• Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• 401k (3% Employer Contribution after vested)
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Wellness Program
• Culture supporting Work/Life Balance

About this Role:

Responsible for program execution and supervision of the Home and Relative, Traditional and Specialized Foster Care including Licensing, Case Management, Reunification including Adoption and Case Visiting. This individual also markets the services of FamilyCore with stakeholders by networking with a variety of systems at the community and regional level. Promote the culture and competencies of Leaders Grow Leaders; Leaders Get Measurable Results and Leaders Shape FamilyCore Culture.

These competencies are:  

Leaders Grow Leaders

• Talent recruitment, retention
• Succession Planning
• Mentoring
• Professionalism, Communicates effectively and stays current with technology

• Leaders Get Measurable Results

• Innovation- New programming, new funding sources, new partnerships or collaborations
• Operational Excellence- Program Management, Program Delivery, Contractual Obligations, Council on Accreditation, Medicaid, and other regulatory contracts.
• Customer Excellence and Satisfaction- responses, management and participation

• Leaders Shape FamilyCore Culture

• Transformation that crosses total FamilyCore impacts
• Collaboration that impacts FamilyCore
• Ambassador internal and external to FamilyCore, marketing all services

Responsibilities:

• Ensure clients receive high-quality services and that the treatment environment operates in accordance with best practices and in full compliance with Council on Accreditation standards.
• Ensure Child Welfare Department operates in a fiscally responsible manner and manages and responds to all contract requirements.
• Ensure promotion of FamilyCore services through participation in local funding sources, which include but are not limited to: United Way and relationships with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
• Provide for the oversight interviewing of new hires, appropriate supervision, evaluation, motivation, training, informed and managed in a way that guarantees an effective provision of services at all locations.
• Ensure that FamilyCore management are kept informed on a timely basis of critical issues, trends and changing service needs.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of procedures and distribution of quality documentation that complies with the requirements of accreditation, licensing, and contracts.
• Identify and develop community resources in support of FamilyCore's as well as program expansion.
• Collaborate and contribute to team and FamilyCore quality improvement and evaluation activities.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with all internal and external clients.
• Ensure safety protocols and policies are practiced at all times.
• Assume responsibility for professional development and cultural competency.
• *Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree from an accredited university in social work or related field required.
• 7-10 years' experience required.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Child Welfare Education for Leadership (CWEL) license or ability to obtain licensure.

Competency:

• Working knowledge of Child Welfare, Foster Care, and Home-Based programs in Illinois.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Collaborate and contribute to team and FamilyCore quality improvement and evaluation activities.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of procedures and distribution of quality documentation that complies with the requirements of accreditation, licensing, and contracts. 
• Promote and demonstrate commitment to FamilyCore's mission, vision and values.
• Strong skill in the areas of fiscal, personnel, and administrative management.
• Highly responsive to client and staff needs with respect to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Adhere to standards adopted through Council on Accreditation.
• Ability to organize and maintain data and confidential information.
• Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with clients.
• Utilize time tracking software and all other software required to fulfill duties.
• Safe, reliable personal vehicle, to be used for FamilyCore business, including transporting clients.
• Has a commitment to the mission of FamilyCore as an integral function of the communities.
• Ability to analyze, process, organize and maintain data and confidential information.
• Has a passion for supporting programs through both providing for as well as implementing new services.
• Has a commitment to the importance of children being cared for and treated through a variety of foster care settings and in home services.
• Effectively listen to and clearly communicate with a wide variety of cultures, organizations and positions.
• Ability to establish and maintain a client focus.
• Must be certified in CPR and First Aid.
• Must complete child passenger safety training.
• Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with clients.
• Must possess valid Illinois Driver's License in good standing and proof of valid vehicle insurance.
• Must pass required background check with Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
• Must pass background checks with Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Health Care Worker Registry, and Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services OIG Provider Sanctions.
• Ability to be sensitive and understanding of cultural and lifestyle differences of all people regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, or background.
• Successfully complete FamilyCore training as required.

Physical:

• Regular sitting, walking, standing, grasping, fingering, and reaching.
• Occasional stooping, reaching overhead, and lifting, pulling and pushing up to 45 lbs.
• Operate general office equipment, including multi-line phone, fax machine, printer, copier, and personal computer, with or without dual monitors.
• Perform all job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment:

• Work occurs in and out of an office environment. Occasionally exposed to loud noise and outdoor weather conditions.
• May be subject to noise, distraction, and interruptions. May be subject to difficult client interactions that involve behavioral and/or emotional challenges.

FamilyCore is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

*Clarification for 'Other duties as assigned': This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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