Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice, and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.
LSSI is hiring a full-time Associate Executive Director that administers complex Child Welfare Programs for an assigned region.
Benefits and Perks:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you're helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:
- On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
- Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
- Salary $92,000-$98,000/Annually.
- Opportunity for advancement.
- Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
- The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!
- The opportunity to become a part of a fantastic team of Child Welfare professionals!
Essential Functions:
- Administers a complex regional child welfare system with programs at multiple sites.
- Responsible for development and management of a Regional budget.
- Consults with senior management staff in key public and private agencies.
- Oversees the development of new programs in assigned region.
- Serves as a member of the senior network management team.
- Provides direct supervision, training, support, review, and evaluation for assigned staff.
- Ensures job duties of the team and direct reports are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates professional, positive behavior and carries out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individuals in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.
Position Qualifications:
- Masters' Degree in social work or related DCFS/COA acceptable degree.
- Minimum of three (3) years complex management experience required.
- Holds or is in the process of obtaining licensed clinical social work (LCSW) credential or its equivalent.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent organization, presentation, and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
- Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
- Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury, and property damage required.
- Valid driver's license in good standing for the state of residency required. Access to reliable transportation required.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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