Fraud Prevention Supervisor jobs in Illinois

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a full-time position located in Fairview Heights, IL.

The Prevention Supervisor has lead responsibility for overseeing all program grant services, including development, monitoring program staff, implementation, and reporting. This position works closely with the agency grant writer and Director of Community Support Services to develop new programs and expand current services. Conduct interviews and select and supervise staff working in grant programs. Assures compliance with grant requirements, including financial and program components. Represents the agency at community events, and meetings, provides direct client services, and leads coalitions as needed. Models CARE principles for staff and clients and supports staff as they provide services aligned with the CARE model.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interview, hire, and select staff for employment in various programs; monitor compliance with grant requirements and assist staff in resolving barriers to achieving the expectations of the grant. Provides direction to program services and assists staff in resolving service delivery obstacles.
• Ensure that accurate and complete data is compiled in the grant reporting systems as required by the funder and agency to document compliance with the goals, objectives, and quantity of services. Participates in the ongoing development and related activities of a comprehensive quality improvement process. With the assistance of the grant staff, develops, reviews and/ or submits programmatic reports promptly on a monthly and quarterly basis as required by the funder and agency; reports include narrative and quantitative data.
• Monitor expenditures every month and make spending adjustments as needed to ensure that the grant is neither over nor under-spent.
• Work with the Director of Community Support Services to develop program services that support target communities, families, and the agency's mission. Maintains awareness of program needs and identifies potential matches between opportunities and program priorities for program development and/or expansion.
• Conduct outreach to target communities and families for community resources and support. Participates and supports additional community events as an organization representative. Provides presentations in the community on behalf of the agency and programs as needed.
• Develop partnerships amongst service providers and businesses for the identification of community resources. Accepts calls from community resources and personnel from other agencies after regular business hours.
• Adhere to agency personnel policies. Assures that staff comply with agency policies and procedures, including training requirements. Monitors and maintains training records of all program staff as identified by the agency and funder.
• The Prevention Supervisor will assist in training and mentoring newly hired employees upon completion of the new hire orientation.
• Remains knowledgeable about grant components, community needs, trends among youth, community resources, and their respective eligibility; assists and advocates on behalf of clients and schools to assure that they receive services and benefits that they are eligible for and need.
• Must be certified in the CARE practice model and provide support to team members consistent with CARE principles. This includes shift planning, coaching, and decision-making support for staff on duty.
• Provide weekly supervision to all program staff to ensure program deliverables are on track to be completed by the end of the grant cycle.
• Must be certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and capable of performing crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques with fidelity to the TCI model. Expected to conduct TCI methods as required.
• Will actively seek to prevent behavioral crises, de-escalate crises as they occur, and respond to crises by TCI guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to recruit sites for program implementation and community leaders within the target area
• Ability to engage youth, parents, and community leaders around difficult issues and topics
• Ability to coach and train individuals using a strengths-based approach
• Understanding of community needs and the ability to analyze data about the service site
• Critical thinking within a fast-paced environment
• Project management with attention to detail
• Interpersonal and communication skills

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• A high school diploma or GED: Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Must have experience working with grant programs for 2 years.
• Supervisory experience of a minimum of 2 years is preferred.
• Exhibit the leadership qualities required for this position.
• Must possess and retain a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• The personal characteristics and experiential background that enable the Prevention Supervisor to provide appropriate care for children and adults, develop positive, therapeutic relationships with them, guide them in their development, and actively engage the target community.
• Ability to receive a DCFS/CANTS Clearance.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must possess and maintain proof of automobile insurance.

CARE & TCI

One of the essential job functions of any position within the agency is to align their performance with our overarching philosophy of CARE. All decisions, actions, communication, and performance should align with the six CARE principles (Developmentally Focused, Family Involved, Relationship Based, Ecologically Oriented, Competence Centered, and Trauma Informed). Not only must the staff complete the CARE training with satisfactory participation, but they must then put that training into practice in their everyday work.

Every employee must also pass TCI training with a satisfactory grade in written and/or physical testing. All employees must remain current on refresher training that is provided monthly at all locations. Staff will be tested every 6 months on the physical portion, if applicable to the position. Staff will be tested annually on the written portion regardless of the position. If staff are not current on the TCI refresher training every six months, they will be required to retake the full course. If they do not pass either test, they may be required to retake the full course. Not only must a staff complete the TCI training with satisfactory participation, but they must then put that training into practice in their everyday work.

EQUIPMENT USED

Computer, Copy Machine, Calculator, Smart Phone, Fax Machine and Telephone