Impactful Foster Care Caseworker | Sign-On Bonus

Youth-Service-Bureau-of-Illinois-Valle; Princeton (IL); Presencial; USD 44.000 - 62.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Sign-on bonus

Resumo da vaga

Youth-Service-Bureau-of-Illinois-Valle is seeking a Foster Care Caseworker to manage a caseload of children in placement, ensuring safety, well‑being, and progress toward permanency goals. The role collaborates with families, foster caregivers, and partners to implement service plans, with coverage in the Ottawa area while aligned to our Princeton office.

The position emphasizes direct services, family engagement, caregiver support, documentation, and teamwork to improve outcomes for youth in

Qualificações

• 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, sensitivity, and ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain consistent contact with children based on service plans and monitor progress toward permanency goals.
• Assess and support each child's emotional, physical, educational, cultural, and social needs; coordinate services with internal programs and external providers.
• Attend court hearings and administrative reviews as required; prepare reports when necessary.

Conhecimentos

MS Office

Cultural awareness

Diversity engagement

Formação

Bachelor's degree in human services

Descrição da vaga

Youth-Service-Bureau-of-Illinois-Valle is seeking a Foster Care Caseworker to manage a caseload of children in placement, ensuring safety, well‑being, and progress toward permanency goals. The role collaborates with families, foster caregivers, and partners to implement service plans, with coverage in the Ottawa area while aligned to our Princeton office.

The position emphasizes direct services, family engagement, caregiver support, documentation, and teamwork to improve outcomes for youth in