Skill Advancement Coach - Child Welfare (4002

Skill Advancement Coach
- Child Welfare (4002)

Working Position Title
- Skill Advancement Coach
- Child Welfare (4002)

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Overview
- The Skill Advancement Coaching (SAC) Program supports the Child and Family Service Plan (CFSP), the SAFE Model, and the coaching fidelity model. Northern Illinois University will provide implementation and coaching support to DCFS for the Skill Advancement Coaching Program.

Position Summary
- Under the direction of the DCFS Director of the Office of Research and Child Well-Being, the Skill Advancement Coach provides structured, skill-based coaching to supervisors and other staff across DCFS/CWCA. This role strengthens supervisory capacity, improves team performance, and promotes alignment with DCFS values, well-being goals, and implementation science principles. The coach supports supervisors in applying trauma-informed, family-centered, evidence-based and evidence-informed approaches, translating strategic leadership into actionable development plans.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Coaching and Skill Development Provide individual and group coaching to supervisors and other targeted audiences, focusing on leadership, communication, reflective practice, and problem-solving skills Support supervisors and other assigned staff in applying trauma-informed, family-centered, and evidence-informed practices with their teams Develop and implement coaching plans based on observed supervisory and targeted audiences' strengths, skill gaps, and professional development goals Monitor and track progress toward leadership development objectives, adjusting coaching strategies as needed Reflective Practice and Mentorship Provide reflective support to supervisors and other assigned staff, helping them improve decision-making, team management, and staff development practices Foster a culture of continuous learning, feedback, and accountability among supervisory and other staff Education and Transferring Skills Ensure supervisors and staff are equipped to coach and guidance to their teams effectively Identify ongoing professional development needs for supervisors and other assigned staff, and recommend resources or learning opportunities Program Alignment and Collaboration Collaborate with ORCW leadership and program teams to ensure coaching aligns with DCFS vision, well-being goals, and implementation science practices Support integration of coaching into DCFS designated program initiatives, including EBI/EII implementation and strategies Evaluation and CQI Collect and analyze outcomes of supervisory and assigned staff coaching to assess impact on supervisory effectiveness and team performance Contribute to CQI processes, recommending improvements to coaching strategies and support systems Other Duties as Assigned Performs other related duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS) - Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, psychology, public administration or related field. Three (3) years of experience in child welfare (case work, supervision, mental health treatment provision to families involved in child welfare, work associated with child welfare), or related fields. A Masters Degree in social work, human services, psychology, public administration or related field can substitute for one (1) year of experience in child welfare.

A clinical license (LCP, LSW, LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, Clinical Psychology) can substitute for two (2) years of experience.

Additional Requirements (SPS) - None

Preferred Qualifications (SPS) - Master's degree in social work, human services, psychology, public administration or related field. Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Psychologist. One (1) year of experience providing staff development, coaching, mentoring, training, or leadership development. One (1) year of experience supervising others in a clinical or child welfare setting.

Two (2) years of experience…