Program Supervisor-(Placement) Foster Care
Company: ASO - ADA S. MCKINLEY COMM SRVCS, INC.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Summary: The Program Supervisor
supervises casework services under the supervision of Director of
Child Welfare Services. Reporting Relationship: Reports To:
Director of Child Welfare Services Supervises (Position Title):
Social Service Workers, Case Aides, Support Staff Principle Duties
/ Responsibilities: Provides direct supervision and directions to
caseworkers, team leaders and other associated positions related to
the function. Reviews and assist staff in the completion of
assignments such as Administrative Case Reviews, Progress Reports,
Treatment Plans, Service Plans, etc. to ensure compliance with Ada
S. McKinley Foster Care Services and the Department of Children and
Family Services requirements. Compiles weekly Board of Director’s
Report, weekly staff work schedule, monthly mileage, and monthly
calendar, etc. to be submitted to the Manager. Supervises and
evaluates caseworkers. Conducts interviews and makes
recommendations on hiring. Provides expertise and technical
leadership to caseworkers regarding program services. Conducts
in-service training, participates in agency seminars and
professional group meetings. Is on-call for client emergencies and
telephone calls on a rotating schedule. On call is 24-hours duty.
Represents the agency to community and to other social service
organizations. Must report incidents of alleged child abuse and/or
neglect. Coordinates and conducts Case Review conferences. Works
with the manager on program development ideas. Often requires
frequent traveling. Job Requirements: Requirements: MSW or master’s
in social service or related field Two years of supervisory
experience. Child welfare experience preferred. Must be eligible
for LCSW, LSW, LPHA, or QMHP. Must pass Childcare Act (CCA) Child
Endangerment Risk Assessment Protocol (CERAP) Foster Family Homes
(FFH/Rule 402) and Child Welfare Employee Licensure Exam (CWEL).
Must also complete Inter-Ethnic Placement Act (IEPA) training.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (K/S/A): This position requires the
individual demonstrate the experiences, beliefs, attitude and
awareness that indicate cultural sensitivity to the client
population served. This position requires the individual possess
the ability to partner with clients individually and/or in family
to help them mobilize resources and build resilience. This position
requires the individual possess the ability to coordinate
effectively with other team members, other Agency resources and
outside services in addressing client needs. This position requires
the individual possess an understanding of evidence-informed
practices, engagement strategies, boundary setting, concurrent
documentation, working in a community setting, organizing,
motivational interviewing, and family systems. Ability to partner
with clients individually, in family, to help them mobilize
resources and their inner capacity to address problems they face.
Ability to coordinate effectively with other team members, other
Agency resources and outside services in addressing client needs.
Ability and willingness to meet travel requirements. PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is subject to sitting, walking, and standing
for prolonged periods; frequently pushes, pulls, grasps, feels, and
occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. The employee
frequently is required to use manual and finger dexterity and
eye-hand coordination when working with persons served and handling
office, medical, or household equipment. The employee is subject to
assist and lift up to 50 pounds with varying amounts of assistance
on a recurring basis. The employee is required to have corrected
vision and hearing within normal range and the ability to operate a
motor vehicle. Must have the ability to perform CPR and CPI.
Occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious
substances, including communicable diseases, when performing
personal care (Category III). Occasional exposure to cleaning
agents and disinfectants. Environmental Conditions: While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally
exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Fulltime
Role Compensation 58,000 to 62,000 Annually Benefits Paid vacation
Paid Sick Time 12 Paid Holidays Medical Dental Vision 403(b) Plan
Life Insurance Long-term & short-term disability Employee
assistance program (EAP) Family medical leave Tuition reimbursement
Benefit options and eligibility vary by Fulltime and Part-time
positions. Compensation within the posted salary range varies based
on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills,
education, and performance at the time of the offer Disclaimer: The
intent of this job description is to provide a representative level
of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required
of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a
declaration of the total of the specific duties and
responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be
directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically
presented in this description.
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