Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and were still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.
Benefits and Perks: LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you're helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:
- On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
- Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure.
- Salary $85,000-$157,000 Annually.
- Opportunity for advancement.
- Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
- The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!
LSSI is hiring for a full-time Executive Dir Quality Compliance and Data responsible for managing LSSI's Quality and Compliance, ensuring appropriate development of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) policies, procedures, and training. Responsible for collaborating with CIO, General Counsel, and networks/programs in the development and management of data.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
- Develop, communicate, and manage the LSSI CQI System; ensuring compliance, development of policies, and procedures related to provision of services.
- Responsible for overseeing contractual review process in collaboration with the networks.
- Leads and establishes metrices for benchmarking and analysis as well as processes for data use across the organization.
- Lead the organizational accreditation process.
- Responsible for operationalizing risk management processes and procedures across the organization.
- Provide direct supervision, training, support, review, and evaluation for assigned staff.
- Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.
- Ensure a workplace where employees are engaged, their dignity is valued, and they have a sense of belonging both within their specific role and within the organization overall.
- Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences of clients, coworkers, and community.
- Serve as the organization's Privacy Officer responsible for information and data privacy. Set privacy and confidentiality policies and standards throughout LSSI and ensure compliance with those standards in support of compliance with HIPAA and other laws.
- Demonstrate a commitment to collaboration and replication of best practices throughout the organization.
- Participate in and direct learning experiences to continue professional growth and self-development.
- Develop and maintain a working understanding of Social Ministry in the ELCA as LSSI serves as an extension of the work of the Church.
- Ensure job duties of the team and direct reports are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- May provide direct services or perform some of the same duties as assigned staff.
- Respond to all incoming correspondence and questions in a timely manner; including but not limited to inquiries received via email, telephone, text message, and fax.
- Ensure reasonable measures are taken to protect confidential and/or sensitive information as well as ensuring the security of all LSSI systems is maintained.
- Responsible for completing all required training assignments as well as complying with the related organizational, administrative, and programmatic policies.
- Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in social work or human behavior sciences required.
- Background check clearance required.
- Appropriate professional and state (LSW, LCSW, etc.) certification required.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in direct service required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience at program unit level required.
- Demonstrated ability to relate to professionals in other occupational fields required.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to relate to others, influence people, make decisions, plan, direct and/or control work.
- Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.