Foster Family Licensing Worker

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois • Marion, IL

8d • $60,500 - $70,000

About The Position

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), a leading not-for-profit organization, is seeking a full-time Child Welfare Resource Specialist. This role involves providing a full range of resource services to foster and/or adoptive families, adhering to state mandates, COA standards, agency policies, and program plans. The position requires flexibility with some evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or degree in related human services field required.
• State licensing/certification as required by the State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS CWEL) required.
• Training in KEEP and/or GenerationsPMTO or availability to participate in training, coaching and fidelity to certification once hired required.
• Successful completion of CCS Bootcamp required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both written and verbally.
• Basic understanding of Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc. and willingness to learn other systems used by LSSI.
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation for visits, meetings and to transport clients as assigned.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage.

Nice To Haves

• Previous child welfare experience preferred.
• Experience working independently and as a member of a team, preferred.
• Successful completion of Client-Centered Service Planning and Aftercare Planning Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth, mutual assessment of prospective foster/adoptive families to determine suitability for foster home licensing in accordance with DCFS Rule 402, the Child Care Ace, agency policies and procedures, and other applicable rules and procedures.
• Conduct ongoing, mutual assessment with licensed families to ensure quality care for children and for purposes of monitoring, license renewal and/or enforcement.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of the recruitment for new foster homes, with efforts to secure families that can be matched to the population served by the programs.
• Complete and submit all required reports, documentation and billing accurately and timely as required by agency and funding sources.
• Identify ongoing training and support issues in existing homes and facilitate provision of services needed to meet identified needs, including foster/adoptive parent in assessment and decision-making process.
• Participate in supervisory process for guidance, direction, support and approval of decision making, assessment, service planning and intervention.
• Participate in program staffings and present prospective and licensed families for staffing in preparation for recommending licensure, renewal of license or other critical decisions.

Benefits

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

What This Job Offers

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