Foster Care Supervisor

At Caritas, we know we're competing with other employers for your services, and we want to win! It is our goal to offer competitive compensation and affordable benefits to all eligible employees. Caritas currently offers the following benefits to fulltime employees:

403 B Retirement Plan (5% Employer Match)

Generous Paid Time Off

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage

12 Employer Paid State & Federal Holidays

Telehealth Services

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Health Saving Account

Employer Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability

Real Work/Life Balance

Tuition Assistance Program

The Foster Care Supervisor provides supervision to Foster Care Case Managers. Collaborates with DCFS to provide appropriate casework services to individuals and families in the Foster Care Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides direct supervision, training, support, review, and evaluation for foster care case managers and other assigned staff.

• Directs those supervised in the assignment of cases and work schedules.

• Ensure case documentation meets agency and COA requirements.

• Reviews and approves assessments and service plans completed by the foster care case manager.

• Attends court hearings, case reviews, staffing, and meetings as needed.

• Leads foster care case managers in moving cases towards permanency.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Team of Foster Care Case Managers.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. A Master's degree in Social Work or a closely related Human Services field is required with an Illinois Child Welfare License. Two years of experience working with children and/or families. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.