Foster Care Specialist

4 days ago


Rockford, Illinois, United States Children's Home and Aid Full time
About the Role

Brightpoint, formerly known as Childrens Home & Aid, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Foster Care Specialist to join our team of mission-driven staff. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive and trauma-informed case management services to families involved in the child welfare system.
  • Assess the safety and needs of children and families, engaging biological families to strengthen their parenting skills and knowledge.
  • Collaborate with service providers and institutions to support families and ensure the best interest of children.
  • Monitor progress towards goals aimed at family reunification and provide testimony in the Juvenile Court System.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a closely related field.
  • Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL), Child Endangerment Risk Assessment Protocol (CERAP), and Child Abuse and Neglect (CANS) certification.
  • Ability to speak English and Spanish.
  • Experience providing collaborative, strength-based services to kids and families preferred.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary of $55,336/annual for qualified English/Spanish bilingual candidates.
  • Additional compensation: one-time $3,000 CWEL recognition payment.
  • Opportunity for promotion into an Advanced Specialist role within 6-12 months of hire.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) with match.
About Brightpoint

We believe that by building diverse and inclusive teams of passionate advocates for youth and families, we can continue to show up for Illinois families, putting those families at the center of every decision, and strengthening the communities where we all work, play, and live together.



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