Program Supervisor-(Intact Foster Care

Summary

The Program Supervisor supervises casework services under the supervision of the Director of Child Welfare Services. Often requires frequent traveling.

Reports to:

Director of Child Welfare Services. Supervises:
Social Service Workers, Case Aides, Support Staff.

• Provides direct supervision and directions to caseworkers, team leaders, and other associated positions related to the function.
• Reviews and assists staff in the completion of assignments such as Administrative Case Reviews, Progress Reports, Treatment Plans, Service Plans, etc. to ensure compliance with Ada S. McKinley Foster Care Services and the Department of Children and Family Services requirements.
• Compiles weekly Board of Director’s Report, weekly staff work schedule, monthly mileage, and monthly calendar, etc. to be submitted to the Manager.
• Supervises and evaluates caseworkers.
• Conducts interviews and makes recommendations on hiring.
• Provides expertise and technical leadership to caseworkers regarding program services.
• Conducts in-service training, participates in agency seminars and professional group meetings.
• Is on-call for client emergencies and telephone calls on a rotating schedule. On call is 24‑hours duty.
• Represents the agency to community and to other social service organizations.
• Must report incidents of alleged child abuse and/or neglect.
• Coordinates and conducts Case Review conferences.
• Works with the manager on program development ideas.
• Often requires frequent traveling.

• MSW or master’s in social service or related field.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Child welfare experience preferred. Must be eligible for LCSW, LSW, LPHA, or QMHP.
• Must pass Childcare Act (CCA) Child Endangerment Risk Assessment Protocol (CERAP) Foster Family Homes (FFH/Rule 402) and Child Welfare Employee Licensure Exam (CWEL). Must also complete Inter‑Ethnic Placement Act (IEPA) training.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to sitting, walking, and standing for prolonged periods; frequently pushes, pulls, grasps, feels, and 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 50 pounds with varying amounts of assistance on a recurring 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. Occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious substances, including communicable diseases, when performing personal care (Category III). Occasional exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise…