ADVOCACY CASE SUPERVISOR

Company: Illinois Department of Children and Family Service
Location: Springfield
Posted on: November 16, 2024

Job Description:

Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62701-1222 Job Requisition ID: 42967 Job Requisition ID: 42967 Working Title: Adovcacy Case Supervisor-Springfield Closing Date/Time: 12/02/2024 Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 -Opt 6 Skill Option: Health and Human Services Bilingual Option: None Salary: Starting Salary $7,966/month; Full Salary Range $7,966 - $11,759/month Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Sangamon Number of Vacancies: 1 Plan/BU: RC063 This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. REQ #: 42967 Why work for Illinois? Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something bigger-something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you're looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule-flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois. Position Overview The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, results-oriented professional to serve as Advocacy Case Supervisor. Under administrative direction, this position will provide, supervise, review, and coordinate the work of advocates with daily cases regarding child welfare service complaints. The position will provide expert consultation to staff on individual cases and recommend changes in service plans as deemed necessary. This position will supervise subordinate professional staff and establish and implement a team-based program of staff development and training. The position will also establish priorities among assignments and explain and enforce agency policies, procedures, and state and area statutes and requirements. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is focused on ensuring the Department provides the best possible services for children and families. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent management and communication skills, as well as strong leadership capabilities. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois. Essential Functions Serves as Advocacy Case Supervisor Serves as working supervisor Establishes and implements a team-based program of staff development and training for subordinate staff Reviews and corrects subordinate responses to correspondence received by the Department for Administrator's or Director's signature Explains and enforces agency policies, procedures, and state and area statutes and requirements Provides input into technical staff conferences to assess needed services Plans, directs, and conducts extensive and complex research or administrative studies of division operations; establishes, evaluates, and monitors a complex reporting system Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above Minimum Qualifications Requires an MSW or a master's degree in a related human services field Requires three years of administrative child welfare experience with an MSW or four years of administrative child welfare experience with a master's degree in a related human services field The college or university issuing a bachelor's or master's degree must be accredited, and the degree program in social work must be approved by the Council on Social Work Education. Preferred Qualifications 4 years of professional experience functioning as an advocate within a public or private organization 3 years of experience supervising professional child welfare staff in a public or private organization 3 years of professional experience developing a team-based program of staff development and training for subordinate staff in a public or private organization 3 years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and the ability to utilize critical thinking skills 2 years of professional experience exercising a high degree of initiative and independent judgment in interpreting and developing policies, standards, and procedures for a public or private organization 2 years of professional experience analyzing and evaluating programs and operations for a public or private organization 2 years of professional experience serving in a liaison capacity for a public or private organization Conditions of Employment Requires ability to pass a background check The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description About the Agency DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus. Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Work Location: 4 W Old State Capitol Plz, Springfield, Illinois, 62701-1222 Agency Contact: Lily Koehl Posting Group: Leadership & Management PUC #: 90683661 This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs). Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $95,592 - $141,108 Annual Bonus/Commission: No

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