LCSW Supervisor I for Mobile Team

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois. Chicago is the Midwest's hub and it is well-known for its magnificent skyline that stretches across the waters of the massive freshwater Lake Michigan. It also has world-class museums, kilometers of sandy beaches, sprawling parks, public art, and maybe the most beautiful city in the world. Chicago is a leader in reforming public schools, enhancing public safety and security initiatives, providing affordable housing in attractive and economically sound communities, ensuring accessibility for all and fostering, social, economic and environmental sustainability. Facility: A faith-based, not for profit mental health agency located in Chicago’s North Lawndale community, providing clinical and psycho educational services to families from varying Chicago neighborhoods for over 20 years. Opportunity: LSW Supervisor I for Mobile Crisis Program * Full time, employed position * Schedule: Monday - Friday,40 hour week with some on-call admin responsibilities/evenings requested (including the weekend once the program is operational 24/7) * Team will consist of a Case Manager, Social Worker (MSW) and a Supervisor (LSW/LCSW) * Will service Cook County and Lawndale area * Illinois licensed Duties and Responsibilities * Supervise the community outreach engagement specialists *Lead the development of a specific educational and training program for the Community Outreach engagement specialists *Assist with the supervision of the mobile crisis response teams *Provide a small percentage of direct services Requirements *Three years post-masters experience in social services preferred *2 years of supervisory experience *3 or more years of experience working with populations exposed to trauma, and experience establishing relationships with community supportive service providers String knowledge of individuals experiencing homelessness, post-traumatic stress disorder, drug and alcohol abuse, disabilities and other mental health or emotional disorders *Crisis experience and inner-city communities experience preferred Compensation: Annual salary starting at $67,000 with comprehensive benefits available. Can be discussed in detail during interview