Bilingual Permanency Achievement Specialist

One Hope United • Chicago, IL

18h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in both our Pilsen office and Joliet office. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Permanency Achievement Specialist to join our team in Champaign, IL. The ideal candidate will be responsible for working with children and families to achieve permanency through adoption or reunification. This role involves providing support, resources, and guidance to ensure successful outcomes for children in need of permanent homes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field required
• Previous experience working with children and families in a social services setting required
• Knowledge of child welfare laws and regulations
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) written and orally required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement permanency plans for children in foster care
• Collaborate with social workers, case managers, and other professionals to support permanency goals
• Provide counseling and support services to children and families throughout the permanency process
• Advocate for the best interests of children in court hearings and meetings
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all interactions and progress

Benefits

• Tuition assistance up to $2500 per fiscal year
• Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days
• Up to 6 paid Personal Days
• 1 paid Mental Health Day
• Up to 5 paid Sick days annually
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• Dependent care
• Commuter benefits
• Transit benefits
• Agency-paid Life&ADD insurance up to $50K based on salary
• Agency-paid short-term disability
• Agency-paid long-term disability after 1 year of employment
• Voluntary Supplemental Life&ADD
• Voluntary Critical Illness insurance
• Voluntary Accident insurance
• Voluntary Hospital insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
• Voluntary Legal Plans
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program with 6 free counseling sessions
• Career ladders
• Professional development
• Promotion opportunities
• Free LCSW and LCPC Supervision hours available in some locations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level