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 afull-timeTFC Team Leader, Monday through Friday.The TFC Team Leader leads a team of professionals implementing an evidence-based model of treatment for foster care children and their families using a trauma-informed approach. Responsible for coordinating all aspects of coordinating all aspects of the treatment program.

*Thisposition complies with the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rule, which requires that employees working in certain programs arefully vaccinated unless you have a medicalor religious exemption.Routine COVID-19 Testing is required if exempt from the COVID-19 vaccination*

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 $64,000-$69,000/Year.
• 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!

Essential Functions:

• Provides clinical and administrative oversight for a treatment foster care model using a team-based approach.
• Implements an evidence-based treatment model, ensuring all components of the model are in place such that the selected model is replicated with fidelity.
• Supervises the counseling and therapeutic services to children, youth and families as indicated by the assessment and treatment plan and in light of treatment foster care model requirements. Interventions will apply principles of social learning theory, developmental psychology and trauma-informed care.
• Supervises the TFC caseworker, therapists, and skills coaches in light of model requirements and all state requirements for foster care cases, including service planning permanency outcomes, court mandates, foster parent licensing and ensuring child safety and well-being.
• Supervises the TFC resource worker in the recruitment, preparation, training, and support of a team of professional foster parents.
• Participates in supervisory process for guidance, direction, support, and approval of decision-making, assessment, service planning and intervention. Present cases for staffing or participate in staffings as needed, including weekly team meetings.
• Participates in, schedules, and supervises the on-call and crisis intervention response for the TFC team.
• Completes and submits all required reports, documentation and billing accurately and timely are required by agency and fundingsources. Includes completionof written reports detailing andclients progress as required by applicablepolicies/procedures and/or when required by juvenilecourt.

Position Qualifications:

• Master's degree in social work or related human services field.
• Holds the licensed clinical social work (LCSW) credential or its equivalent.
• Knowledge of DSM-V and its applications.
• IM+CANS certified or available to participate in training and certification.
• Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) or ability to obtain; completion of Child Care Act and Rule 402 tests or ability to complete.
• Training in Treatment Foster Care of Oregon (TFCO) model, or available to participate in TFCO training after hired.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate a team of professionals to implements a highly detailed treatment model and provide services sing team approach.
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS.
• Valid Illinois driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance required. Access to transportation for visits, meetings, and to transport clients as needed.

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, any other characteristic protected by law.