Child Family Team Meeting Facilitator

Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley; Aurora (IL); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

You will serve as a Child Family Team Meeting Facilitator for the Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley, coordinating CFTMs to establish strong permanency plans for clients. Meetings occur remotely via Teams/Zoom, with multiple sessions daily.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field and experience with Child Welfare/licensure processes, plus strong communication, organization, and cultural sensitivity. You will support program goals and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, education or related field.
• Experience with Child Welfare and Licensure processes is required.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences in diverse families and groups.

Responsibilities

• Prepare notes and facilitate Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTMs).
• Track when CFTMs are needed.
• Hold 3–5 CFTMs per day via Teams or Zoom (no in-person).
• Facilitate meetings with Caseworkers to identify client needs.
• After CFTM, write a case note.
• Focus on Foster Care Special Cases and contract deliverables.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Engage all participants with respect and equity.
• Follow agency procedures for interactions with participants and families.
• Demonstrate assertive, professional communication and support program goals.
• Read and understand policies; develop relationships with local community resources.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Written communication

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Timeliness

Patience

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

In coordination with the Family Finding and Child Welfare Director, the Child Family Team Meeting Facilitator will hold Child and Family Team Meetings to establish a strong permanency plan for clients.

*This position can be based out of one of our following offices: Ottawa, Aurora, Crystal Lake, Princeton, or Rockford.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, education or related field
• Previous experience and knowledge of Child Welfare and Licensure processes is a MUST
• Sensitivity and responsiveness to the cultural differences of individuals and families in groups outside one’s own

Duties

• Prep notes and facilitate Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTMs).
• Track when CFTMs are needed
• Holds 3-5 CFTM’s per day, ALL VIA Teams or Zoom (no in-person).
• Facilitates meetings with Caseworkers on client cases to identify needs.
• After CFTM, must write a case note
• Focused on Foster Care Spec Cases and contract deliverables
• Maintains professional boundaries
• Treats all program participants and families equally.
• Follows agency and program procedures regarding interactions with participants and their families.
• Maintains confidentiality of participant/agency information.
• Demonstrates professional, assertive communication skills with participants, co-workers and supervisor.
• Understands and supports program goals/agency mission.
• Has read and understands policies and procedures related to position
• Establishes/develops/maintains relationships with local community resources on behalf of the community committee.

Other Duties

• Actively participates in YSBIV’s Continuous Quality Improvement program

Core Competencies

• Ability to relate and engage families
• Timely
• Patience
• Child Development
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficient critical thinking skills

*Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley believes that all people deserve inclusivity, fairness, and justice. We believe that both the success of our team and the wellness of our community is strongest by recognizing the qualities that make each person unique, including race, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religion, national origin, gender identity and other identities. The YSB team values and respects each other and our community as we proudly serve.