FOSTER CARE CLINICAL COORDINATOR en Children’s Home Association of Illinois (CHAIL)
Children’s Home Association of Illinois (CHAIL) · Peoria, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Professional
- Oficina en Peoria
CHAIL is a youth, family, and community focused 501(c)(3) organization with multiple locations and 450 staff, located in Peoria, IL. For over 159 years CHAIL has been helping the kids and families who need it most. Children’s Home Association of Illinois (CHAIL) is the largest social service agency for youth and families in downstate Illinois. The services we provide don’t just impact the individual child, they create positive ripple effects within their immediate family, neighborhood, community, and world by providing an opportunity to thrive.
Here at CHAIL, employees experience a “People First - Culture of Care” working atmosphere. From the most tenured staff to the newest team member, everyone is welcomed into a community that prioritizes diversity, equity, wellness, belonging, and good health. Starting with our CEO/President and migrating to every employee, this agency takes pride in taking care of each other. We believe if our employees are cared for, they can better live out the mission of the agency which is to help the kids and families who need it most. By putting our people first at CHAIL, they have the opportunity to share their expertise, talents, and passions with clients as they are changing the lives of the kids who will change the world. Our employees at CHAIL will tell you that they love working for the agency because they love what the agency does!
About the position:
This position involves providing direct oversight and supervision of clinical services to children and families involved with the foster care system, their foster families, as well as the families served by the Intact program. This also includes coordinating services and communicating effectively with other treatment team members within Children’s Home and external individuals and agencies. This position requires the flexibility to address issues as they arise and assist in emergencies or staff shortages, as well as, the ability to complete the regular requirements and schedule.
JOB FUNCTION:
Oversees service delivery system and supervises therapists in compliance with DCFS policies and procedures, program contracts, Medicaid and with a priority for child welfare best practice criteria
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field
- LCPC or LCSW preferred
- Supervisory experience preferred and experience or other training preparing an individual to work with families and youth involved with DCFS
- Strong interpersonal skills, maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences in clients, staff, foster parents and families served
- Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to work within a treatment team
- Ability to handle job related manners in a professional, diplomatic and confidential manner
- Thorough knowledge of community resources and services
- Effective supervisory skills
- Ability to organize and execute responsibilities in an independent manner
- Hearing and speaking ability which allows for effective oral communication of information
- Ability to physically transport self and clients to various locations
- Physical and emotional stamina to effectively handle job related issues and stress
Benefits & Pay:
- PTO (paid-time-off) accrual 3 weeks first year (full-time)
- 9 paid holidays
- 1 floating holiday
- Sick Leave accrual 12 days per year (full-time)
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401K with company match
- Company paid life insurance, STD and LTD
- Supplemental life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Opportunity to Further Education
CHAIL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
