Child Welfare Specialist

2 weeks ago

Lockport, United States All’s Well Full time

BASIC FUNCTION:


Provide services to children and their families in order to achieve the particular case goal.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Provide comprehensive case management services to children, including assessment, referral, placement supervision, service plan formulation and implementation, and appropriate involvement with the biological families. Act as a partner to Foster Parents in times of need.
  • Maintain complete, accurate, and current service reports on children and families served including timely written case notes, six-month summaries and permanency reports as required and/or requested by DCFS. Conduct quarterly audits of client files.
  • Ensure that a healthy, safe and secure home environment and a consistency of care is provided to the children, including but not limited to, ensuring that the children received proper medical, dental and emotional care as required.
  • Advise and consult with the Client, Foster Parent and Child Welfare Supervisor to ensure adequate understanding of the case dynamics and the needs of the Client.
  • Coordinate effectively with DCFS and other community agencies for the maximum utilization of available resources to address the service goals of the cases assigned.
  • Work in conjunction with the Child & Family Services Coordinator to develop a working knowledge of community resources which may be used in serving clients and maintain a close working relationship with these resources.
  • Act as a Liaison to the Foster Parent Enrichment Coordinator and Child & Family Services Coordinator within the Spanish speaking communities towards identifying resources and foster parent recruitment.
  • Prepare for and attend required case meetings, ACR’s, court hearings, and staffings.
  • Submit reports as required by Supervisor.
  • Perform on-call duties as needed to carry out the responsibilities as required.
  • Communicate problems and issues within the department to the Child Welfare Supervisor.
  • Complete all mandatory agency and job specific training.


QUALIFICATIONS:


  • A bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or related field.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish required.
  • One year Child Welfare Experience.
  • DCFS Child Welfare Employee Licensure required.
  • Ability to work with DCFS, courts and other social service systems.
  • Ability to pass DCFS required criminal background check including CANTS/SACWIS and SORS.
  • Valid Illinois driver's license with acceptable driving record; insured and reliable transportation.


BENEFITS:


  • 403(b)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Loan forgiveness
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

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