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Child Welfare Specialist

1 month ago

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Job Summary:

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Child Welfare Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Child Welfare department, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of children and families.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide comprehensive casework services to families, including assessment, service planning, and intervention.
  • Collaborate with other service providers, schools, and healthcare facilities to promote the child's well-being.
  • Assess family service needs and provide linkages to community resources to remediate problems and prevent abuse or neglect.
  • Ensure child safety and well-being during service delivery.
  • Provide strength-based casemanagement to facilitate the resolution of minor to moderate challenges contributing to risk to children.
  • Advocate with medical or government institutions as needed.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in social work or a related human services field.
  • Minimum of one year of related experience preferred.
  • State licensing/certification as required by the state of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
  • Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) or ability to obtain required.
  • Child Endangerment Risk Assessment Protocol (CERAP) required.
  • Specialty required.
  • Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
  • Training in KEEP and/or Generations PMTO or availability to participate in training, coaching, and fidelity to certification once hired required.
  • Successful completion of CCS Bootcamp required.
  • Successful completion of Client-Centered Service Planning and Aftercare Planning Training preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate families, youth, and foster parents to participate in detailed interventions models.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
  • Excellent organization, presentation, and PC/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
  • Valid driver's license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
  • Access to reliable transportation.
  • Proof of valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage required.

About LSSI:

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 we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference. LSSI is hiring a full-time Child Welfare Specialist, Monday through Friday. Provides the full casework service to assure the safety and well-being of children by assisting families to meet minimum parenting standards. Service provision is in compliance with state mandates, COA standards, agency policies, and program plans. 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 $60,000-$72,000/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.