Impactful Child Welfare Specialist

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois; Decatur (IL); Sur place; USD 57 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois seeks a Child Welfare Specialist to oversee assigned children and families, monitor well-being, and support birth parents toward reunification, coordinating home visits with foster families.

You must drive your own vehicle, may work evenings or weekends, and may travel to high-risk communities. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 1 year of experience is required, with IL CWEL certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related human service field with 1 year of related experience in child welfare, case management, or a related role.
• A Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) in IL is required.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsabilités

• Oversee children and families assigned to LCFS for child welfare services; monitor well-being and assist with reunification; coordinate home visits.
• Transport clients in own vehicle; may work evenings, weekends, and travel to high-risk communities; provide on-call services.
• Implement and refer targeted services such as counseling, respite, mentoring, education support, and case management.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to improve service delivery and program outcomes.
• Maintain SACWIS records; prepare required reports for court and collateral contacts; ensure confidentiality.
• Engage clients and families to assess dynamics and provide parenting education; build therapeutic alliances.
• Ensure knowledge of laws and policies; propose program adjustments for improved effectiveness.
• Represent clients’ needs to referral sources and agencies; uphold safety and confidentiality.
• Attend to diversity, inclusion, and equity in all interactions; perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Driving ability

Child welfare knowledge

Case management

Advocacy

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Formation

CWEL IL required

Description du poste

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois seeks a Child Welfare Specialist to oversee assigned children and families, monitor well-being, and support birth parents toward reunification, coordinating home visits with foster families.

You must drive your own vehicle, may work evenings or weekends, and may travel to high-risk communities. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 1 year of experience is required, with IL CWEL certification preferred.