Child Welfare Specialist

Lawrence Hall•Chicago, IL

1d•$53,800 - $59,000

About The Position

As a Foster Care Child Welfare Specialist, you'll support youth in care, coordinate services, and partner with birth families and foster caregivers. You'll work in the field across Cook and surrounding counties, visiting homes, monitoring placements, and providing consistent care. This trauma-informed, mission-driven role focuses on long-term permanency and family reunification.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
Valid Illinois driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance
Child Welfare Employee Licensure
Willingness to work in a field-based role and be on-call on a rotating basis

Responsibilities

Manage cases for youth and families, including placement, visitation, and permanency planning
Conduct in-home visits and support foster caregivers
Attend court hearings and administrative reviews
Collaborate with educators, service providers, and legal professionals
Maintain accurate case documentation
Support foster parents and engage birth families in reunification
Participate in on-call rotation and supervision
Apply trauma-informed care principles in all interactions

Benefits

Average of 17-25 days PTO + 9 holidays
Medical insurance - HMO and PPO options
Dental insurance - HMO and PPO options
Vision insurance
401(k) with up to 5% employer match and auto-vesting
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
Pre-tax Commuter benefits - Parking and Transit
100% employer-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Children
Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
100% employer- paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free counseling and life resources
Wellness Reimbursement Program
Employee Referral Bonus up to $1,500
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for licensed employees
Public Service Loan Forgiveness