Child Welfare Specialist
About The Position
UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Child Welfare Specialist to join our mission‑driven team. This role is responsible for providing comprehensive case management services to children in foster care, ensuring that each child's physical, social, emotional, and permanent needs are met in accordance with all Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) regulations and agency standards. The Child Welfare Specialist will lead and coordinate services for a designated caseload, maintain regular contact with children, foster families, and natural families, and advocate for needed educational, medical, clinical, and social support. Responsibilities include arranging appointments, attending court hearings and administrative case reviews, coordinating interdisciplinary meetings, ensuring compliance with required documentation, and responding to emergencies or crises as needed. This position requires the ability to provide hands‑on physical assistance and intervene during behavioral incidents when necessary. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who is passionate about supporting vulnerable children, collaborating across teams, and helping families work toward safety, stability, and long‑term success. If you are committed to making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in social services or a related field
- At least one year of experience in child welfare or developmental disabilities
- Ability to obtain required DCFS certifications, including CERAP and Child Welfare Licensure
- Valid Illinois driver's license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation
- Strong interpersonal, communication, critical‑thinking, and organizational skills
Responsibilities
- Providing comprehensive case management services to children in foster care
- Ensuring that each child's physical, social, emotional, and permanent needs are met in accordance with all Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) regulations and agency standards
- Leading and coordinating services for a designated caseload
- Maintaining regular contact with children, foster families, and natural families
- Advocating for needed educational, medical, clinical, and social support
- Arranging appointments
- Attending court hearings and administrative case reviews
- Coordinating interdisciplinary meetings
- Ensuring compliance with required documentation
- Responding to emergencies or crises as needed
- Providing hands‑on physical assistance and intervening during behavioral incidents when necessary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
