Therapeutic Foster Care Supervisor

Hoyleton Youth and Family Services is looking to hire a full-time Therapeutic Foster Care Supervisor for our Therapeutic Foster Home in Belleville, IL .

Are you ready to take your career in social services to the next level with a well-respected organization that has been serving southern Illinois for over 125 years?

In addition to a competitive salary based on experience, this Therapeutic Foster Care Supervisor position is eligible for a full range of benefits, including :

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Life insurance
• Continuing education
• Fun, celebratory culture with a yearly employee retreat

If this sounds like the right social services management opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT HOYLETON YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES

We are a faith-based organization founded upon the social justice heritage of the United Church of Christ. Since our founding in 1895, we have grown to be one of Southern Illinois' leaders in providing emotional and mental health services for every stage of youth and family development.

We offer a wide variety of programs, including foster care, counseling, residential, and community programs. Our mission is to enable all people, young and old alike, to realize the wholeness of life that God intends.

Our team professionals are energized daily because they have the opportunity to bring positive change to someone's life .

In fact, "changing lives" is in everyone's job description. We also offer competitive pay , excellent benefits , and a positive work culture .

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE SUPERVISOR

As a Therapeutic Foster Care Supervisor, you coordinate many of the moving parts at our new Therapeutic Foster Home. This program cares for youth with mental health and acute behavior problems for 6-9 months at a time in a home environment, serving as a bridge to permanent family placements.

You interview, select, train, and evaluate the team. Under your leadership, your team works together to support youth to live in a safe and enriching environment and maximize opportunities for their development in all realms of their lives.

You facilitate a culture that values foster parents and supports their voice as full members of the team. Your style of leadership fosters teamwork, respect, accountability, and trust.

You ensure that practices are consistent with TCI and the CARE practice model, programming is intentionally focused on treatment goals and permanency, and casework services are provided in accordance with the DCFS contract, court orders, and case plans.

Proactively, you ensure the development and implementation of clinically sound individualized crisis management plans. You work with team members to engage families in the treatment and planning.

Your job is highly collaborative as you work closely with Hoyleton colleagues, DCFS, the courts, and other community organizations.

You find this unique opportunity to help transition youth from residential care to their forever homes to be very fulfilling and engaging!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE SUPERVISOR

• Master's degree in social work, education, or another human services field
• Licensure by DCFS or eligibility for licensure (LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT)
• 3 years of professional experience in providing social services specifically to families and children
• Ability to create, develop, sustain, and lead a team of professionals
• Ability to provide service in a manner that reflects an appreciation for the cultural background, heritage, and identity of clients and their families, work peers, and other associates
• Driver's license in good standing and proof of auto insurance
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Leadership ability

Prior supervisory experience is preferred, but multiple factors will be taken into consideration. Are you patient, respectful, tactful, and calm under pressure?

Do you have excellent interpersonal skills? Are you able to communicate effectively with diverse people in different roles, both verbally and in writing?

Do you have strong organizational and time management skills? Can you prioritize and delegate efficiently? If so, you might just be perfect for this Therapeutic Foster Care Supervisor position!

WORK SCHEDULE

This full-time social services management position typically works 40-hour weeks with occasional participation in a 24-hour on-call rotation.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this management position with our social services organization, please complete our initial 3-minute mobile-friendly application .

We look forward to meeting you!

Location : 62220

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