Child Welfare Specialist
2 weeks ago
BASIC FUNCTION:
Provide services to children and their families in order to achieve the particular case goal.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide comprehensive case management services to children, including assessment, referral, placement supervision, service plan formulation and implementation, and appropriate involvement with the biological families. Act as a partner to Foster Parents in times of need.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and current service reports on children and families served including timely written case notes, six-month summaries and permanency reports as required and/or requested by DCFS. Conduct quarterly audits of client files.
- Ensure that a healthy, safe and secure home environment and a consistency of care is provided to the children, including but not limited to, ensuring that the children received proper medical, dental and emotional care as required.
- Advise and consult with the Client, Foster Parent and Child Welfare Supervisor to ensure adequate understanding of the case dynamics and the needs of the Client.
- Coordinate effectively with DCFS and other community agencies for the maximum utilization of available resources to address the service goals of the cases assigned.
- Work in conjunction with the Child & Family Services Coordinator to develop a working knowledge of community resources which may be used in serving clients and maintain a close working relationship with these resources.
- Act as a Liaison to the Foster Parent Enrichment Coordinator and Child & Family Services Coordinator within the Spanish speaking communities towards identifying resources and foster parent recruitment.
- Prepare for and attend required case meetings, ACRs, court hearings, and staffings.
- Submit reports as required by Supervisor.
- Perform on-call duties as needed to carry out the responsibilities as required.
- Communicate problems and issues within the department to the Child Welfare Supervisor.
- Complete all mandatory agency and job specific training.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or related field.
- Bilingual English/Spanish required.
- One year Child Welfare Experience.
- DCFS Child Welfare Employee Licensure required.
- Ability to work with DCFS, courts and other social service systems.
- Ability to pass DCFS required criminal background check including CANTS/SACWIS and SORS.
- Valid Illinois driver's license with acceptable driving record; insured and reliable transportation.
BENEFITS:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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