PERMANENCY TEAM SUPERVISOR

at Department of Children and Family Services in Peoria, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Permanency Team Supervisor.  Under administrative direction, this position will plan, review, and coordinate the activities of a team of professional staff engaged in the provision of child welfare services to children and families.  The position will also monitor progress in meeting case goals and objectives and will establish and implement a system for ensuring direct regular clinical review of services is being provided to children and families.  This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in providing leadership of a team of child welfare professionals focused on keeping children safe.  DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program.  The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and 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

1. Serves as Permanency Team Supervisor

• Plans, supervises, reviews, and coordinates the activities of a team of professional caseworkers engaged in providing child welfare services to children and families


• Meets with staff on a regular basis to provide technical direction and guidance on caseloads


• Monitors progress in meeting case goals and objectives


• Establishes and implements a system for ensuring direct regular clinical review of services is being provided to children and families


• Coordinates and participates in the provision of clinical consultation to staff on individual cases


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