Permanency Worker

Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley; Princeton (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley is seeking a Permanency Worker to manage cases involving substitute care, adoption, or guardianship in the Princeton, Ottawa, and Aurora areas. You will also process adoption and guardianship subsidies for children enrolled with the agency.

This role requires driving with a reliable vehicle and meeting insurance requirements within 30 days of hire. DCFS adoption meetings may be attended as part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Needs a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Strong communication, written and verbal, is essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide full case management for goals other than reunification.
• Prepare subsidies and ensure all subsidy submission items are completed.
• May carry reunification cases as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Proficient in communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's in Social Work or related field

CWEL (Child Welfare Employee License)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Make a lasting difference as a Permanency Worker!

The Permanency Worker is structured as a 2-part role. This employee will carry full case management for cases with goals of substitute care, adoption, or guardianship, and completing adoption and guardianship subsidies for children in the Princeton, Ottawa, and Aurora areas.

*This role does involve a large amount of driving and requires a reliable vehicle with liability coverage limits: bodily injury $100,000 each person / $300,000 each accident, and property damage $50,000 for each accident.

You will be required to obtain this insurance coverage within 30 days of hire. Agency vehicles are available but not guaranteed.

Qualifications:

• 21 years old
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable vehicle
• Bachelor's in Social Work or a related field
• Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL)
• Experience with children
• Experience facilitating meetings
• Organized, adaptable, and independent
• Proficient in communication (verbal and written)
• Knowledge of basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook email, typing)
  

Duties:

• Full case management for goals other than reunification

• Writing subsidies and ensuring completion of all items necessary for subsidy submission

• May carry reunification cases
  as needed/when required by supervisor

• Obtain subsidy signatures in person

• Attend DCFS adoption meetings
  

Core Competencies:

• Sensitivity to all cultures

• Great attention to detail and organization

• Ability to learn and use new skills

• Stay informed of current developments

• Follow policy and procedure

*Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley believes that all people deserve inclusivity, fairness, and justice. We believe that both the success of our team and the wellness of our community is strongest by recognizing the qualities that make each person unique, including race, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religion, national origin, gender identity and other identities. The YSB team values and respects each other and our community as we proudly serve.