Impactful Child Welfare Specialist – Floater (Flexible Hours)

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Danville (IL); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-demand paydays (Dayforce Wallet)

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off (up to 26 days)

11 holidays

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Résumé du poste

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is seeking a full-time Child Welfare Specialist-Floater to provide the full range of case management services for children and families within CCS, across a 120‑mile catchment from the home site.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in social work, state licensing or certification as required by Illinois DCFS, clear background checks, and strong communication skills. Willingness to drive across sites is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required.
• Background check clearance (criminal and CANTS)
• Illinois DCFS licensing/certification as required
• Completion of subregion certifications within 1 year
• Minimum 1 year CWEL field experience and 1 year at LSSI
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Valid driver’s license and IL liability insurance
• Access to reliable transportation

Responsabilités

• Provide and coordinate casework services to achieve permanency within CCS across multiple sites.
• Prepare and submit reports, documentation, and billing accurately and timely.
• Participate in supervision and staffings; lead family-child team meetings.
• Coordinate with schools and health care providers to support child well‑being.
• Complete driving duties across varied hours and distances.
• Adhere to Youth in Care Sit List protocol and professional conduct.

Connaissances

Case management

Interagency collaboration

Documentation

Client communication

Driving

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is seeking a full-time Child Welfare Specialist-Floater to provide the full range of case management services for children and families within CCS, across a 120‑mile catchment from the home site.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in social work, state licensing or certification as required by Illinois DCFS, clear background checks, and strong communication skills. Willingness to drive across sites is essential.