Regional Director

Regional DirectorReports To: Associate Vice President of Strategy & Organizational Excellence, Privacy OfficerStatus: Full Time, Exempt Salary Range - $90,000 - $100,000Office Location: Mt. Vernon and O'Fallon. 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.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. We do this as a leading provider of a variety of child welfare services. LCFS is a welcoming organization serving children, individuals, families and communities of all faiths, races, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender expressions and gender-identifications.Objectives of the Position:Under the direction of the Associate Vice President, the Director is part of the child welfare team that leads the achievement of the LCFS vision for all children and families having the opportunity for safe, healthy and meaningful lives. The Director specifically leads a team of Managers and Supervisors who are responsible for direct service Child Welfare Specialists in foster care, home based services, licensing and other supportive child welfare, medical and mental health personnel building relationships, supports, partnerships and strengths amongst youth, families and communities to ensure the achievement of safety, permanency and well-being.Some goals are:Family reunificationPrevention of substitute care placementSuccessful and sustainable transitions and maintenance in the least restrictive family living arrangementsWraparound and case coordination services for social, emotional and physical well-beingNatural and formal life-long supports, connections, safety, stability and permanencySupportive trauma informed, family centered and strengths based linkages, positive development and collaborative servicesHighly competent, well-resourced and committed workforce, system of care and service delivery dedicated to positive children and family resultsEssential 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 outcomesImplementation of home-based, foster care and specialized services for youth and families through management and direction of staff who are responsible for service deliveryCollaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and partners for continuous quality improvement, interventions, service delivery and the achievement of program outcomesRepresents, markets and promotes the program vision, goals and works toward growth, development and alignment across the site, region and other areas of jurisdictionProvides effective supervision, mediation, problem resolution, oversight and crisis response to staff by effectively responding to workforce, parent, child, provider and other stakeholder concerns and demonstrating the ability to effectively manage crisis and difficult case situationsConfers with the Associate Vice President concerning budgetary and organizational recommendations for programs and servicesDirects the processes for case management activities such as assignment, transfer, closings and assessment of workloads, issue analysis, service authorizations, critical decisions and practice recommendationsRepresents client's needs and Agency interest to referral sources, DCFS, the judicial system and governmental agenciesExercise discretion and judgment (under supervision) in performance of duties in conformance with applicable policies, procedures, statutes, rules and regulationsPerforms other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the within the values, philosophy, policies procedures and scope of the duties enumerated aboveKnowledge and Abilities:Knowledge of risk and safety assessment, and developing effective safety plans that reduce/mitigate future risk of child abuse, neglect and improve child safetyAbility to write, prepare and give clear, actionable, accurate, and comprehensive feedback for reports or documentsKnowledge of the medical and mental health diagnosis, treatment methodologies and crisis intervention for high-risk situationKnowledge of readiness of change, grief, human development and the impact of traumaKnowledge and understanding of the role of a change agent and interventions needed for a successful helping relationship and maintenance of confidentialityAbility to demonstrate critical thinking skills, be detail oriented with highly effective verbal, facilitation and written communication skillsAbility to develop skills and the skills of others via training, application and supervisionKnowledge and ability to be open and accepting of other's ethnicities, race, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (SOGIE)Ability to collaborate and coach a diverse population of staff, with competence, understanding and sensitivity to the workforce and service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristicsProficiency in the usage of computer software; demonstrate an understanding of computer file systems and databases, e.g., Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etcAbility to travel and work flexible hoursBackground and Driving Requirements:Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required background checks, including but not limited to criminal background checks and CANTS (Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System) checks, as required by law and agency policy. Candidates must also possess a reliable vehicle and have a valid driver's license and must not have had a suspended or revoked driver's license within the past three years.Qualification-Education & Experience Requirements:MSW or masters in a related human service field with a minimum of 5 years of related experience and 3 years of prior supervisory experience in child and family casework services. Management experience involving multiple staff in several locations and outcomes performance is highly preferred. Candidates must also have a demonstrated ability to plan, budget, organize and communicate in a management capacity. A Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) in IL is required. Candidates must be able to pass the Child Care Act and 402 Licensing Exam within 6 months of hire, if not already obtained. (Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in English and Spanish preferred.)Physical and Special Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, or controls; reach with hands and arms. Objects include a computer and keyboard, calculator, typical business machines such as a fax machine and copier. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may work in and/or visit Agency offices, children and families throughout Illinois and must be able to transport him/herself to these environments. The employee is required to have a valid driver's license, insurance and must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle.LCFS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.Compensation and Benefits:Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Lutheran Child and Family Services offers a benefit package to health and dental insurance, includes 10 paid holidays, a robust paid time off/vacation/sick time policy, workforce self-care and resiliency benefits, life insurance, a 403(b) retirement program and performance based bonus potential.