Program Supervisor-Foster Care - Chicago, United States - Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc.

Description

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Summary: Supervises casework services under the supervision of Director of Child Welfare Services.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports To: Director of Child Welfare Services

Supervises (Position Title): Social Service Workers, Case Aides, Support Staff

Principle Duties / Responsibilities:

Provides direct supervision and directions to caseworkers, team leaders and other associated positions related to the function.

Reviews and assist 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.