Skill Advancement Coach

The Skill Advancement Coach provides structured, skill-based coaching to investigation supervisors and other staff across DCFS/CWCA teams. 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.

Clinical Responsibilities: (85%)

• Provide in-person, individual and group coaching to DCFS investigation supervisors and other targeted audiences, focusing on leadership, communication, reflective practice, and problem-solving skills.
• Support investigation supervisors and other assigned staff in applying trauma-informed, family-centered, and evidence-informed practices with their teams.
• 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.
• Support integration of coaching into DCFS designated program initiatives

Administrative and Case Management Responsibilities: (15%)

• Collect and analyze outcomes
• Contribute to CQI processes

Additional Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned

Required: Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, public administration or related field; Minimum of three (3) years of experience in child welfare or related fields

• Preferred: Master’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, public administration or related field; Minimum of two (2) years experience providing staff development, coaching, mentoring, training, or leadership development.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Excellent verbal and written abilities are essential, as well as a high level of computer skills
• Must be an excellent communicator and team player
• Employee must maintain automobile insurance. La Rabida strongly recommends that the employee maintain the following liability limits:

o Automobile liability/$100,000 per person per accident; bodily injury/$300,000 aggregate per accident; property damage/$50,000 per accident; and automobile medical payments/$1,000 per person

 

This is a grant funded position and not eligible for hospital issued increases. Should the grant funding be diminished or ended, this position will be terminated.

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education, and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head-on.   

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.