Licensing Representative

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Employer licensure paid

Tuition discounts (universities)

Leadership training

LGBTQ+ training

Supervisory support

Public Loan Forgiveness Organization

Job summary

LCFS in Springfield, IL seeks a Licensing Representative to monitor licensing applications and ensure timely submissions to DCFS. You will oversee six-month evaluations and renewals for foster and relative homes, and support licensing staff with ongoing training.

We value candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field, consent to work across Illinois, and the ability to relate to clients. A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field is required.
• At least 1 year of child welfare experience preferred.
• Must have own vehicle and valid driver's license.
• Must demonstrate ability to relate to clients.
• DCFS Rule 402 and Child Care Act training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor licensing applications and ensure timely submission to DCFS.
• Track six-month evaluations and renewals for foster/relative homes.
• Assist supervisor in monitoring licensing services quality and quantity.
• Prepare and distribute lists of available foster homes.
• Coordinate with other Child Welfare units to monitor foster parent performance.
• Provide training support to foster parents.

Skills

Client relations

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Gain a meaningful career helping children and families thrive. If you have a desire to help others, this might be the place for you. Join our welcoming environment and make an impact!

The team at LCFS brings their best to the important work of strengthening families and building futures for children and parents. As a leading child welfare agency with 16 locations across Illinois, our mission is to nurture and strengthen children and families in need. Be a part of a team that is a leader in innovative best practice and strong child welfare outcomes!

Full Time Employee Benefits

Professional Development/ Training and Support

Health and Wellness

Work/Life Balance

Life Insurance & Disability Insurance

Employee Recognition/Staff Engagement

• Tuition Assistance/ Reimbursement Program (up to $3,000/year after first year of employment)
• Employer paid licensure for LCSW and LCPC
• University tuition discount available upon hire:
• Chamberlain University: 10% discount
• Lewis University: 20% discount
• National Louis University: 10% discount
• Extensive Leadership Training and Professional Development Classes
• LGBTQ+ Training
• Supervisory support
• Public Loan Forgiveness Organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCFS is an equal opportunity employer and consideration for employment is made without regard to: race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.EEOC_KnowYourRights

Position:Licensing Representative

Location: Springfield, IL

Job Id:2165

# of Openings:1

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois
What We Do
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois improves the well-being of people across the state by protecting children, strengthening families and building futures for those who have experienced trauma. We do this as a leading provider of a variety of child welfare services. LCFS is a welcoming organization serving children, individuals, families and communities of all faiths, races, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender expressions and gender-identifications.
Who We Are
Champions in supporting children, youth and families throughout Illinois so they are able to reach their full potential.
Dynamic and innovative leadership who believe in collaboration with their team of professionals and are revolutionizing the impact on services to families.
A community which embraces and is committed to being WIDE (welcoming, inclusive, diverse and equitable).
Impacting the child welfare community by addressing institutional racism and implicit bias to increase positive outcomes for children and families of color.
Creating a culture focused on supporting families and ensuring all children find safe, loving permanent homes, particularly by reuniting them with their families.
Join the team of professional staff providing excellent services to children and families!
Licensing Representative
Monitors all licensing applications to ensure that they are processed and submitted to DCFS in an accurate and timely manner.
Monitors all 6 month evaluations of foster/relative homes. Monitors all renewals of foster/relative homes.
Assists supervisor in monitoring the quality and quantity of licensing services provided by the workers.
Reviews licensing materials and studies written by downstate staff.
Processes all licensing documentation for adoption staff.
Prepares and distributes listing of foster homes available for placement to other units.
Works effectively with other Child Welfare units to monitor foster parent performance.
Provides assistance and consultation to downstate supervisors and licensing staff.
Conducts foster parent surveys regarding foster parent concerns, needs, and satisfaction with service.
Assists in training sessions and support groups of foster parents.
EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field. Prefer but not required at least 1 year of Child Welfare experience, licensed as a Child Welfare Specialist and trained in DCFS Rule 402 and Child Care Act. Must demonstrate ability to relate to clients. Must have own car with valid driver’s license and insurance.
PHYSICAL AND SPECIAL DEMANDS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties listed in the job description satisfactorily.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, or controls; reach with hands and arms. Objects include a computer and keyboard, calculator, typical business machines such as a fax machine and copier. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may work in and/or visit Agency offices throughout Illinois and must be able to transport him/herself to these sites. The employee is required to have a valid driver’s license and must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle.
The work environment characteristics include a noise level which is usually low to moderate.
LCFSis committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We expect the LCFS organizational culture to be color cognizant, believing in the importance of racial and ethnic differences because of their profound impact on individuals, groups, communities and society, as well as acknowledging the accompanying widespread racism and discrimination in our broader society. We expect that within the organization there be explicit, productive conversations about the role of race and culture in the work we do, as well as advocacy for addressing the social injustices that result from systemic racism.