Child Welfare Specialist

3 weeks ago

Joliet, Illinois, United States Little City Foundation Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Child Welfare Specialist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Child Welfare Specialist to join our team at Little City Foundation. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing case management services to children and families in foster care and adoption.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide case management services to children and families in foster care and adoption, including assessment, planning, and implementation of services.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with community-based providers, including schools, medical providers, and social services agencies.
  • Collaborate with biological parents, foster parents, and other stakeholders to ensure the best interests of the child are met.
  • Conduct home visits, in-person contacts, and collateral contacts to assess the safety and well-being of children in foster care.
  • Develop and implement service plans, including CANS assessments, Service Plans, and comprehensive case review documents.
  • Provide transportation for parents and children to and from visits, as needed.
  • Engage in on-going continuous quality improvement to ensure upkeep of critical records required for the case record.
  • Attend required program meetings and agency-mandated meetings, including the monthly Foster Care and Adoption Team Meeting, All Staff Meeting, joint supervisions, and other staffings as required.
  • Represent the child's best interest in juvenile court, as required.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school.
  • 1 year of relevant experience working with children with developmental, behavioral, and/or emotional challenges, preferred.
  • Licensed as a Child Welfare Employee (CWEL) in the state of Illinois or eligible to receive licensure within the first 90-days of employment.
  • Proficient in the use of a computer to complete all documentation, and proficient with entering case-related documentation into a centralized database.
  • Must possess their own vehicle and have valid auto insurance in order to perform the duties necessary as outlined herein.

Work Environment:

The employee frequently is required to use manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination when working with persons served and handling office, medical, or household equipment. The employee is subject to assist and lift up to 50 pounds with varying amounts of assistance on a reoccurring basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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