About Us:
The Baby Fold has been successfully wrapping services around children and families since 1902, offering life-critical support such as foster care, special education, early childhood programming, and adoption support.
The Baby Fold is a unique resources with a strong and enduring heritage.
We care for our youngest citizens so they can be blessed with loving homes, stable lives, and the futures they deserve.
Benefits & Perks: We take good care of our employees so they can take care of our community.
Benefits for full time Director of Clinical Services & Adoption Support Programs include:
Health Insurance (choice of 3 medical plans)
Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement plan, 403(b) with employer match
No cost Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Plan and Dependent Care Plan
Paid Vacation, Personal time, Sick time, and Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement, up to $3,500/year for pre-approved course work
Employee Assistance Program
No fee, No credit check $1,500 Line of Credit for medical, mental health, & veterinary services
Personalized assistance with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Advancement opportunities and abundant training
Mentorship and professional development opportunities
PAY: $100,000 - $120,000 annually, exempt
4 weeks paid vacation + 1 week paid personal time each year, in addition to sick pay and paid holidays
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of the Director of Clinical Services & Adoption Support Programs include, in part:
Clinical Oversight and Research Responsibilities
Develops and approves the design, implementation, evaluation, and modification of clinical and therapeutic programming in all child and family service programs at The Baby Fold.
Collaborates with Program Directors and other departmental leaders to ensure that treatment practices are high quality, research-based, and data-driven.
Adoption Support and Training Services (ASTS) Department Program Management
Develops and implements systems and staffing structures to provide oversight for all programs in the Adoption Support and Training Services Department, in all geographic locations.
Includes maintaining systems for service delivery, program evaluation/outcome reports, and contract management with service partners and funders.
ASTS Department Personnel Management: Directly supervises department leaders to oversee the development and implementation of systems and staffing structures that:
Supports the Personnel Management of department staff, including employment, training, supervision, professional support, and performance feedback, including the timely completion of performance evaluations.
Provides high quality, consistent training and professional growth opportunities for ASTS department staff to ensure that The Baby Fold’s quality standards are met and that staff maintain their required licensing and supervision hours to meet program service and billing requirements
Professional Leadership
Models the agency’s core values of respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence, stewardship, and diversity in all activities and interactions.
Represents The Baby Fold in business contacts with professionals and the public outside the agency.
Exercises professional leadership by keeping abreast of current trends, developments, and funding opportunities within field of responsibility.
Provides training on topics related to field of knowledge, as needed.
Provides strategic input and leadership through the Leadership Team structure, on decision-making issues affecting the organization.
Requirements of the Director of Clinical Services & Adoption Support Programs include, in part:
Master’s Degree in social work or a related field required; Ph.
D in Psychology/PsyD.
preferred.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) within the state of Illinois required.
Must meet the definition of an LPHA (Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts) as defined in Part 132, Medicaid Community Mental Health Service Program.
Minimum of five years of related direct service experience.
Minimum of five years of program supervisor and/or administrator experience.
Must have experience and demonstrated clinical supervision skills for trauma-informed treatment with children and families.
Must possess a thorough knowledge of child welfare practices.
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION STATEMENT: The Baby Fold is committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion, where each individual feels empowered and where our differences are celebrated.
We encourage each other to engage in meaningful conversations, seek out different perspectives, and continually work to cultivate an environment where all ideas are valued.
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