Child Welfare Specialist — Flexible Hours & Impact

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Peoria (IL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 67,000

Full time

34 hours ago

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Competitive salary

Advancement opportunities

Healthcare insurance

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Paid training

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring a full-time Child Welfare Specialist to provide comprehensive casework for the safety and well-being of children. Responsibilities include reporting, supervision collaboration, and community resource linkage, with emphasis on preventing neglect and promoting family resilience.

Qualifications include a social work degree (or related field), IL licensing as required, CERAP, and training in KEEP/GenerationsPMTO.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in social work or related human services field required.
Minimum of 1 year of related experience required.
State licensing/certification as required by Illinois DCFS.
CWEL or ability to obtain required.
CERAP required.
Training in KEEP and/or GenerationsPMTO or availability to participate in training."
Successful completion of CCS Bootcamp required.
Successful completion of Client-Centered Service Planning and Aftercare Training.
Demonstrated ability to motivate families, youth and foster parents to participate in interventions.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and related software.
Background check clearance (criminal and CANTS).
Valid IL driver's license; reliable transportation.
Proof of IL minimum liability insurance.

Responsibilities

Complete and submit all required reports, documentation and billing accurately and timely.
Participate in supervisory process for guidance, direction, and approval of decision making; present cases for staffing and conduct family-child team meetings.
Coordinate with schools and healthcare facilities to promote child well-being.
Assess family service needs.
Provide linkage to community resources to remediate problems and prevent abuse or neglect.
Ensure child safety and well-being during service delivery.
Provide strength-based case management to resolve challenges.
Advocacy with medical or governmental institutions.