Regional Director
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois, O'Fallon, IL, United States
Overview Gain a meaningful career helping children and families thrive. If you have a desire to help others, this might be the place for you. Join our welcoming environment and make an impact!
The team at LCFS brings their best to the important work of strengthening families and building futures for children and parents. As a leading child welfare agency with 16 locations across Illinois, our mission is to nurture and strengthen children and families in need. Be a part of a team that is a leader in innovative best practice and strong child welfare outcomes!
Full Time Employee Benefits
Professional Development/ Training and Support Health and Wellness Work/Life Balance Life Insurance & Disability Insurance Employee Recognition/Staff Engagement Tuition Assistance/ Reimbursement Program (up to $3,000/year after first year of employment) Employer paid licensure for LCSW and LCPC University tuition discount available upon hire Chamberlain University: 10% discount Lewis University: 20% discount National Louis University: 10% discount Extensive Leadership Training and Professional Development Classes LGBTQ+ Training Supervisory support Public Loan Forgiveness Organization Equal Opportunity Employer
LCFS is an equal opportunity employer and consideration for employment is made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. EEOC_KnowYourRights Position:
Regional Director Location:
O\'Fallon, IL Job Id:
2064 # of Openings:
1 JOB TITLE:
Regional Director REPORTS TO:
Associate Vice President of Strategy & Organizational Excellence, Privacy Officer STATUS:
Full Time, Exempt Salary Range:
$90,000 - $100,000 OFFICE LOCATION:
O\'Fallon and Mt. Vernon. The home office location will be based on the office nearest to the candidate’s residency. Travel is regularly expected to each site and the surrounding counties for work related responsibilities. WHAT WE DO
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois improves the well-being of people across the state by protecting children, strengthening families and building futures for those who have experienced trauma. LCFS is a welcoming organization serving children, individuals, families and communities of all faiths, races, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender expressions and gender-identifications. WHO WE ARE
Champions in supporting children, youth and families throughout Illinois so they are able to reach their full potential Dynamic and innovative leaders who believe in collaboration with their team of professionals and are revolutionizing the impact on services to families A community which embraces and is committed to being WIDE (welcoming, inclusive, diverse and equitable) Impactors of the child welfare community by addressing institutional racism and implicit bias to increase positive outcomes for children and families of color Creators of a culture focused on supporting families and ensuring all children find safe, loving permanent homes, particularly by reuniting them with their families OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION
Under the direction of the Associate Vice President, the Director leads a team of Managers and Supervisors who supervise direct service Child Welfare Specialists in foster care, home based services, licensing and other supportive child welfare, medical and mental health personnel. The goal is to build relationships, supports, partnerships and strengths amongst youth, families and communities to ensure safety, permanency and well-being. Goals include: Family reunification Prevention of substitute care placement Successful and sustainable transitions and maintenance in the least restrictive family living arrangements Wraparound and case coordination services for social, emotional and physical well-being Natural and formal life-long supports, connections, safety, stability and permanency Supportive trauma informed, family centered and strengths based linkages, positive development and collaborative services Highly competent, well-resourced and committed workforce, system of care and service delivery dedicated to positive children and family results ESSENTIAL ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES (NON-EXHAUSTIVE LIST)
Leads a team of managers, supervisors and direct service child welfare professionals in partnering with children, parents and community providers to assess, plan, evaluate and make linkages for in-home stabilization, prevention, safety, permanency and well-being outcomes Implementation of home-based, foster care and specialized services for youth and families through management and direction of staff responsible for service delivery Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and partners for continuous quality improvement, interventions, service delivery and the achievement of program outcomes Represents, markets and promotes the program vision, goals and works toward growth, development and alignment across the site, region and other areas of jurisdiction Provides effective supervision, mediation, problem resolution, oversight and crisis response to staff and stakeholders; ensure coverage for on-call support Assesses and maintains knowledge of child welfare laws, policies and trends for recommending program adjustments that aid effectiveness Adheres to the agency strategic plan and goals for operational growth, interviewing, training and evaluation of employees Provide oversight and consultation to administrative and managerial staff on workforce, programs, budget and performance outcomes Directs case management processes such as assignment, transfer, closings and workload assessment Represents client needs and Agency interest to referral sources, DCFS, the judicial system and governmental agencies Exercise discretion and judgment in performance of duties in conformance with policies, procedures, statutes, rules and regulations Performs other duties as required within the scope of duties enumerated KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of risk and safety assessment and developing effective safety plans Ability to write, prepare and give clear, actionable feedback Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnosis, treatment methodologies and crisis intervention Knowledge of readiness of change, grief, human development and trauma Knowledge of the role of a change agent and confidentiality Critical thinking, detail oriented with effective communication Ability to train and develop others Open and accepting of diverse ethnicities, race, sexual orientation and gender identity Ability to collaborate and coach a diverse staff and service population Proficiency with computer software (Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.) Ability to travel and work flexible hours Background and Driving Requirements:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required background checks, including criminal background checks and CANTS checks. Candidates must possess a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and must not have had a suspended or revoked license in the past three years. QUALIFICATION-EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS MSW or master’s in a related human service field with a minimum of 5 years of related experience and 3 years of supervisory experience in child and family casework services. Management experience involving multiple staff in several locations and outcomes is highly preferred. Candidates must have a Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) in IL. Candidates must be able to pass the Child Care Act and 402 Licensing Exam within 6 months of hire. Proficiency in English and Spanish preferred. PHYSICAL AND SPECIAL DEMANDS Standard office and field requirements apply. Ability to travel to agency offices, children and families across Illinois. Must have valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. LCFS offers a benefits package including health and dental insurance, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, self-care and resiliency benefits, life insurance, a 403(b) retirement program and performance-based bonus potential. LCFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Apply for this Position LCFS' Commitment
We expect the LCFS organizational culture to be color cognizant and to acknowledge the impact of race and culture in our work. We foster explicit, productive conversations about race and culture and advocate for addressing systemic racism.
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Professional Development/ Training and Support Health and Wellness Work/Life Balance Life Insurance & Disability Insurance Employee Recognition/Staff Engagement Tuition Assistance/ Reimbursement Program (up to $3,000/year after first year of employment) Employer paid licensure for LCSW and LCPC University tuition discount available upon hire Chamberlain University: 10% discount Lewis University: 20% discount National Louis University: 10% discount Extensive Leadership Training and Professional Development Classes LGBTQ+ Training Supervisory support Public Loan Forgiveness Organization Equal Opportunity Employer
LCFS is an equal opportunity employer and consideration for employment is made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. EEOC_KnowYourRights Position:
Regional Director Location:
O\'Fallon, IL Job Id:
2064 # of Openings:
1 JOB TITLE:
Regional Director REPORTS TO:
Associate Vice President of Strategy & Organizational Excellence, Privacy Officer STATUS:
Full Time, Exempt Salary Range:
$90,000 - $100,000 OFFICE LOCATION:
O\'Fallon and Mt. Vernon. The home office location will be based on the office nearest to the candidate’s residency. Travel is regularly expected to each site and the surrounding counties for work related responsibilities. WHAT WE DO
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois improves the well-being of people across the state by protecting children, strengthening families and building futures for those who have experienced trauma. LCFS is a welcoming organization serving children, individuals, families and communities of all faiths, races, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender expressions and gender-identifications. WHO WE ARE
Champions in supporting children, youth and families throughout Illinois so they are able to reach their full potential Dynamic and innovative leaders who believe in collaboration with their team of professionals and are revolutionizing the impact on services to families A community which embraces and is committed to being WIDE (welcoming, inclusive, diverse and equitable) Impactors of the child welfare community by addressing institutional racism and implicit bias to increase positive outcomes for children and families of color Creators of a culture focused on supporting families and ensuring all children find safe, loving permanent homes, particularly by reuniting them with their families OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION
Under the direction of the Associate Vice President, the Director leads a team of Managers and Supervisors who supervise direct service Child Welfare Specialists in foster care, home based services, licensing and other supportive child welfare, medical and mental health personnel. The goal is to build relationships, supports, partnerships and strengths amongst youth, families and communities to ensure safety, permanency and well-being. Goals include: Family reunification Prevention of substitute care placement Successful and sustainable transitions and maintenance in the least restrictive family living arrangements Wraparound and case coordination services for social, emotional and physical well-being Natural and formal life-long supports, connections, safety, stability and permanency Supportive trauma informed, family centered and strengths based linkages, positive development and collaborative services Highly competent, well-resourced and committed workforce, system of care and service delivery dedicated to positive children and family results ESSENTIAL ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES (NON-EXHAUSTIVE LIST)
Leads a team of managers, supervisors and direct service child welfare professionals in partnering with children, parents and community providers to assess, plan, evaluate and make linkages for in-home stabilization, prevention, safety, permanency and well-being outcomes Implementation of home-based, foster care and specialized services for youth and families through management and direction of staff responsible for service delivery Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and partners for continuous quality improvement, interventions, service delivery and the achievement of program outcomes Represents, markets and promotes the program vision, goals and works toward growth, development and alignment across the site, region and other areas of jurisdiction Provides effective supervision, mediation, problem resolution, oversight and crisis response to staff and stakeholders; ensure coverage for on-call support Assesses and maintains knowledge of child welfare laws, policies and trends for recommending program adjustments that aid effectiveness Adheres to the agency strategic plan and goals for operational growth, interviewing, training and evaluation of employees Provide oversight and consultation to administrative and managerial staff on workforce, programs, budget and performance outcomes Directs case management processes such as assignment, transfer, closings and workload assessment Represents client needs and Agency interest to referral sources, DCFS, the judicial system and governmental agencies Exercise discretion and judgment in performance of duties in conformance with policies, procedures, statutes, rules and regulations Performs other duties as required within the scope of duties enumerated KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of risk and safety assessment and developing effective safety plans Ability to write, prepare and give clear, actionable feedback Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnosis, treatment methodologies and crisis intervention Knowledge of readiness of change, grief, human development and trauma Knowledge of the role of a change agent and confidentiality Critical thinking, detail oriented with effective communication Ability to train and develop others Open and accepting of diverse ethnicities, race, sexual orientation and gender identity Ability to collaborate and coach a diverse staff and service population Proficiency with computer software (Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.) Ability to travel and work flexible hours Background and Driving Requirements:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required background checks, including criminal background checks and CANTS checks. Candidates must possess a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and must not have had a suspended or revoked license in the past three years. QUALIFICATION-EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS MSW or master’s in a related human service field with a minimum of 5 years of related experience and 3 years of supervisory experience in child and family casework services. Management experience involving multiple staff in several locations and outcomes is highly preferred. Candidates must have a Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) in IL. Candidates must be able to pass the Child Care Act and 402 Licensing Exam within 6 months of hire. Proficiency in English and Spanish preferred. PHYSICAL AND SPECIAL DEMANDS Standard office and field requirements apply. Ability to travel to agency offices, children and families across Illinois. Must have valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. LCFS offers a benefits package including health and dental insurance, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, self-care and resiliency benefits, life insurance, a 403(b) retirement program and performance-based bonus potential. LCFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Apply for this Position LCFS' Commitment
We expect the LCFS organizational culture to be color cognizant and to acknowledge the impact of race and culture in our work. We foster explicit, productive conversations about race and culture and advocate for addressing systemic racism.
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