Community Practice Coordinator (Hybrid)

Northern Illinois University; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A university in Illinois is seeking a Community Practice Coordinator for the Early Childhood Court Team. This full-time position involves collaborating with judicial and child welfare agencies to enhance practices affecting infants and toddlers. The ideal candidate holds a master’s degree in social work or child development and has significant experience in community collaboration. The role requires a deep commitment to family engagement and may involve travel to the Winnebago County Family Court system. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $70,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in infant/early childhood development or related field.
• Experience in mental health or case management for infants/young children.
• Demonstrated community collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and support evaluations for the Safe Babies Court Team.
• Work with judicial and child welfare agencies.
• Champion the voice of infants and toddlers in family engagement initiatives.

Skills

Community collaboration

Systems change experience

Family-centered case management

Education

Master’s degree in social work or child development

Job description

Community Practice Coordinator, Early Childhood Court Team

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS)

Northern Illinois University

Primary Function

The Early Childhood Court Team (ECCT) Community Practice Coordinator (CPC) is a full-time salaried position with full benefits. Under a Contract with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS), the Community Practice Coordinator works in collaboration with judicial and child welfare agencies, community partners, and stakeholders to plan, implement, manage, and support the evaluation of the local Safe Babies Court Team (SBCT). The goal is to effect system and practice change, the CPC is a champion for the voice of infants and toddlers and a support for family engagement for parents participating in Early Childhood Court Teams. The CPC utilizes coaching strategies and techniques to ensure family-centered; trauma and developmentally informed case management practices.

NIU is looking for individuals with a master’s degree in social work, child development, or related field. Three (3) years of work experience in infant/early childhood development or infant/young children's mental health, or case management, or related field. Demonstrated experience with systems change and/or community collaboration. (Note: master’s degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.) This is not an academic position on the NIU campus. Some travel is necessary as this is a position working with the Winnebago County Family Court system.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, child development, or related field.
• Three (3) years of work experience in infant/early childhood development or infant/young children's mental health, or case management, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience with systems change and/or community collaboration.

Background Check

This is a security-sensitive position. Before any offer of employment is made, the University and IDCFS will conduct a pre-employment background check, which includes finger printing, state police check, FBI, and child abuse and neglect (CANTS) background check.

Application Process

For full consideration, please submit application and documents through NIU online employment system Community Practice Coordinator.

Required Applicant Documents

• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of References

EEO Statement Summary: In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 Annual

Bonus/Commission: No