CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST- INTACT

CHILDRENS HOME ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS•Peoria, IL

18d

About The Position

Intact Child Welfare Specialists provide in-home individual and family counseling to families involved with the Department of Children and Family Services. Intact Services is an intensive program designed to prevent the removal of vulnerable children from their caregivers. The Intact CWS has full case management responsibility and coordinates service through collaterals and in-house programs, as well as providing support and direct service intervention for clients. The position requires strong assessment abilities and the ability to appropriately advocate for clients within the DCFS and Court systems, and with service providers. In addition, the position requires familiarity with community resources.

Requirements

A BSW and one year of directly related Child welfare casework experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related Human Service field and two years of directly related child welfare casework experience
Must have required DCFS licensure or be able to obtain certification upon hire
Effective oral and written communication and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Dependability
Ability to relate to youths, families, and community agencies/department
Ability to work independently and as an active team member
Demonstrated maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences in children and families served
Ability to handle job related matters in a professional, diplomatic, and confidential manner
Speaking and hearing ability to allow for effective oral communication of information
Ability to transport self and clients to various locations, physical and emotional stamina to handle job-related issues