Child Welfare Specialist

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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)
• 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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