Foster Home Licensing Specialist – Hybrid Role

State of Illinois; Elgin (IL); Hybrid; USD 72.000 - 104.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

State of Illinois in Elgin (Kane County) seeks a Child Welfare Specialist under the Upward Mobility Program to support foster care services. You will evaluate licensing, coordinate with DCFS units, and advise on resources for children in care.

Qualifications include master’s or related field degrees or bachelor with relevant experience; the role requires background check, driver's license, and a hybrid work schedule. State benefits and up-front compensation details are provided.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in social work is preferred.
• Master's degree in related human service field is acceptable.
• Bachelor's degree in social work is acceptable.
• Bachelor's degree in a related human service field is acceptable with experience.
• One year of directly related professional casework/case management experience is required or preferred.

Aufgaben

• Serves as Foster Home Licensing Specialist.
• Coordinates with other units and staff, including DCFS offices and foster parent resources.
• Consults with staff and LANs with recommendations about the selection of foster family resources and support services.
• Conducts investigations relative to complaints about licensed foster/adoptive homes.
• Provides/maintains reports, statistics, records and documentation of activities on a monthly basis or as needed.
• Performs other duties as required within the scope of the position.

Ausbildung

Master's degree in social work

Master's degree in related human service field

Bachelor's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in related human service field

One year of directly related professional casework/case management experience

Jobbeschreibung

State of Illinois in Elgin (Kane County) seeks a Child Welfare Specialist under the Upward Mobility Program to support foster care services. You will evaluate licensing, coordinate with DCFS units, and advise on resources for children in care.

Qualifications include master’s or related field degrees or bachelor with relevant experience; the role requires background check, driver's license, and a hybrid work schedule. State benefits and up-front compensation details are provided.