Foster Care Child Welfare Specialist

Bethany for Children & Families; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance (employer-paid)

Group Life Insurance

403(b) Thrift Plan match

11 paid holidays

12 days of vacation first year

8 days of sick leave first year

Educational Aid program

Job summary

Bethany for Children & Families in Moline, Illinois, seeks a compassionate Child Welfare Specialist to support foster care families. You will build relationships with children and families, develop tailored case plans, and ensure timely documentation while collaborating with supervisors and community partners.

You will respond to crises, coordinate resources, and provide ongoing support outside regular hours.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in social work or a human services field.
• At least two years of social service experience.
• Ability to meet all regulatory requirements for Child Welfare Agencies in Illinois, including background checks and IL DCFS driver certification.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and acceptable insurance coverage.
• Flexibility to support families outside regular business hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences in the community.
• Physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds, carry car seats, and attend to infants/young children.

Responsibilities

• Build supportive relationships with children, youth, and families on your caseload.
• Develop case plans/treatment plans tailored to each family’s unique needs.
• Keep case records and reports accurate, timely, and in line with agency expectations.
• Meet regularly with your Supervisor to review cases, service delivery, and critical issues.
• Connect families to agency and community resources that match their needs.
• Be there when families need you most, sometimes outside of normal business hours.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or a human services field

Job description

Description Make a difference every day!

Description Make a difference every day! Child Welfare Specialist wanted! Bethany for Children & Families is searching for a compassionate, dedicated, and resilient Child Welfare Specialist to join our Foster Care team in Moline, Illinois. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to change lives. You’ll walk alongside children, youth, and families, helping them navigate challenges and work toward brighter futures. From developing case plans to showing up during crises, you’ll be a steady presence when it matters most. If you’ve got a heart for service, and the determination to make an impact, this is the role for you!

Annual Base Salary: $55,036.80

Benefits That’ll Make You Smile

• Competitive Compensation,
• Twelve (12) days of vacation earned during the first year of employment with an increased tier-system upon meeting year three,
• Eight (8) days of sick earned during the first year of employment with an increased tier-system upon meeting year three,
• Eleven (11) paid holidays,
• Agency contributions of a 3% base with up to an additional 3% match calculated on bi-weekly earnings to a 403(b) Thrift Plan (retirement plan) starting the first of the month after the first 90 days of employment,
• Health insurance,
• Dental insurance,
• Vision insurance (100% employer-paid premiums),
• Group Life Insurance; Basic Life and Basic AD&D (100% employer-paid premiums),
• Options of employee-paid premiums for voluntary supplemental insurance offered, and
• An Educational Aid program.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Child Welfare Specialist:

• Build supportive relationships with children, youth, and families on your caseload.
• Develop case plans/treatment plans tailored to each family’s unique needs.
• Keep case records and reports accurate, timely, and in line with agency expectations.
• Meet regularly with your Supervisor to review cases, service delivery, and critical issues.
• Connect families to agency and community resources that match their needs.
• Be there when families need you most, sometimes outside of normal business hours.

Requirements

What We’d Love to See in You:

• A Bachelor’s degree in social work or a human services field.
• At least two years of social service experience.
• Ability to meet all regulatory requirements for Child Welfare Agencies in Illinois, including background checks and IL DCFS driver certification.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and acceptable insurance coverage.
• Flexibility to support families outside regular business hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences in the community.
• Physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds, carry car seats, and attend to infants/young children.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.