Foster Care Specialist

6 days ago


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

Brightpoint, formerly known as Children's Home & Aid, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Bilingual Foster Care Specialist to join our team of mission-driven staff. As a critical member of our region's child welfare team, you will work collaboratively to ensure the safety and well-being of children and families.

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 needs of foster children are met.
  • Monitor biological families' progress towards reunification goals 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 required.
  • Ability to speak English and Spanish required.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary of $55,336/annual for qualified English/Spanish bilingual candidates.
  • One-time $3,000 CWEL recognition payment.
  • Eligibility 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

Brightpoint is a leader in the human services sector, dedicated to advancing the well-being of children and families through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions. We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action, and we welcome diverse candidates to join our team.



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