Child Welfare Specialist

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Lawrence Hall Full time
Job Summary

Lawrence Hall is seeking a skilled Child Welfare Specialist to provide comprehensive case management services to children in placement, their families, and foster parents. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in human services, preferably in social work, and be licensed as a Child Welfare Employee. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing face-to-face in-home contact with foster caretakers, monitoring the home environment, and offering supportive services as needed. They will also be responsible for writing comprehensive Client Service Plans, attending court hearings, and maintaining regular contact with young people's educational, medical, and other service providers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive case management services to children in placement, their families, and foster parents
  • Face-to-face in-home contact with foster caretakers to monitor the home environment and offer supportive services
  • Write comprehensive Client Service Plans and present at Administrative Case Reviews
  • Attend court hearings and report on the status and progress of each case
  • Maintain regular contact with young people's educational, medical, and other service providers
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in human services, preferably in social work
  • Child Welfare Employee Licensure at hire or within three months of employment
  • Knowledge of childhood trauma and experience working with youth and families who have been exposed to trauma
  • Personal vehicle or access to vehicle and proof of insurance
  • Valid Illinois Driver's license


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