Foster Care Caseworker

Envision Unlimited•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Foster Care Caseworker to support children, youth, families, and foster/adoptive homes through case management, placement support, home visits, documentation, and coordination with community resources and service providers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a social service-related field required.
At least one year of child welfare-related experience and/or training required.
Reliable transportation, State of Illinois Driver’s License, valid vehicle insurance, and vehicle registration required.
Strong computer literacy required.
Must be willing to complete weekly youth visits, documentation, parent/sibling visits, monitored visits as needed, and transportation responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adolescents
CWEL certification
CERAP certification

Responsibilities

Assist with child placement and provide ongoing support to children and foster/adoptive homes.
Connect children, parents, and guardians with community resources based on family needs.
Maintain case records, reports, progress notes, itineraries, and required placement paperwork.
Conduct home visits and document progress toward service and permanency goals.
Coordinate transitions between foster homes and support family, school, psychiatric, team, ACR, and court-related activities.
Attend court hearings and testify when needed.

Benefits

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO
Dental and Vision Insurance Options
Company paid Life and LTD Insurance
Voluntary plans (Pet insurance, AD&D, Life, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability)
11 Paid Holidays
Paid vacation, sick time and personal days
403B plan
In house training and CEU’s
Employee Assistance Network
Support for pursuing clinical licensure (financial and time off)
Opportunity for career growth & development