Permanency & Adoption Navigator — Flexible Hours

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet on demand paydays

Competitive salary based on education/

Advancement opportunities

Healthcare insurance

Paid time off (up to 26 days) per year

11 paid holidays

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Paid training

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring a full-time Permanency Achievement Specialist, Monday through Friday, to provide consultation on permanency issues and remove barriers to permanency for children awaiting reunification or adoption.

The role involves coordinating with caseworkers, recruitment resources, adoptions staff, and community providers to expedite and finalize permanency while supporting families throughout the process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or another related human service field is required.
• CWEL preferred but not required.
• Ability to engage with families.
• Must be proficient in the use of a computer to complete all documentation required to complete the duties below. Experience working with children with special needs preferred, as well as experience or training in Reunification, Adoption, and Sub-Guardianship.
• Must have a valid Illinois Driver’s License and an ability to pass a background check and be able to pass the State of Illinois examination on Licensing Standards for Foster Family Homes (402), the Child Care Act.
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation, and pc/computer skills (including proficiency with Microsoft Office — Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance required.
• Access to transportation for visits and to transport clients to and from appointments.
• Position requires valid IL statutory minimum liability auto insurance coverage (including bodily injury and property damage).

Responsibilities

• Assists the worker and facilitates linkages to community resources to prepare the home of the parent.
• Assists the worker with post-adoption, Guardianship connection to the DCFS unit prior to finalization.
• Works to secure additional service resources in a timely manner to expedite permanency.
• When reunification is not possible, assists the worker in listing children for adoption with Greenlight or the applicable Adoption registry.
• Assists the worker in completing the required documentation and home study to begin the Adoption or Sub Guardianship subsidy process.
• Submits, monitors, and follows up with the needs of the subsidy packet pending DCFS approval.
• Supports the worker with the completion of ICPC documentation to IDCFS needed for out-of-state permanency options for children with relatives and licensed potential adoptive families and works with the receiving state to eliminate barriers.
• Performs other related tasks as needed.

Skills

Engage with families

Computer proficiency

Special needs experience

Reunification experience

Adoption & Sub-Guardianship

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring a full-time Permanency Achievement Specialist, Monday through Friday, to provide consultation on permanency issues and remove barriers to permanency for children awaiting reunification or adoption.

The role involves coordinating with caseworkers, recruitment resources, adoptions staff, and community providers to expedite and finalize permanency while supporting families throughout the process.