Foster Care Caseworker – Create Lasting Youth Impact

Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $1,500 (without CWEL)

Sign-on bonus $3,500 (with CWEL)

Job summary

Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley is seeking a Foster Care Caseworker to manage caseloads of children in placement, ensuring safety, progress toward permanency, and collaboration with families and partners.

The role requires serving diverse populations, coordinating services, and documenting case progress, with opportunities to participate in court hearings and quarterly reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field.
• CWEL license preferred but not required.
• Minimum of two years of relevant human services experience.
• Successful completion of required licensing exams during employment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) and general computer skills.
• Strong cultural awareness and ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain consistent contact with children based on service plans.
• Assess and support each child’s emotional, physical, educational, cultural, and social needs.
• Monitor adjustment and progress in placement, school, and community.
• Coordinate services through internal programs and external providers.
• Attend court hearings and administrative reviews as required.
• Maintain regular communication with families in alignment with service plans.
• Conduct assessments and monitor progress toward reunification or permanency goals.
• Coordinate and connect families with necessary services and resources.
• Facilitate and support family visitation and aftercare services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with foster and relative caregivers.
• Support caregivers in meeting the needs of the child.
• Monitor placement stability and progress.
• Provide training resources and guidance to enhance caregiver effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate, timely case documentation and prepare reports for court when required.
• Collaborate with service providers and advocate for the best interests of children and families.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field

Child Welfare Employee License preferred

Tools

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley is seeking a Foster Care Caseworker to manage caseloads of children in placement, ensuring safety, progress toward permanency, and collaboration with families and partners.

The role requires serving diverse populations, coordinating services, and documenting case progress, with opportunities to participate in court hearings and quarterly reviews.