Licensing Representative

Lutheran Child & Family Services•Springfield, MO

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois improves the well-being of people across the state by protecting children, strengthening families and building futures for those who have experienced trauma. We do this as a leading provider of a variety of child welfare services. LCFS is a welcoming organization serving children, individuals, families and communities of all faiths, races, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender expressions and gender-identifications. We are champions in supporting children, youth and families throughout Illinois so they are able to reach their full potential. We have dynamic and innovative leadership who believe in collaboration with their team of professionals and are revolutionizing the impact on services to families. We are a community which embraces and is committed to being WIDE (welcoming, inclusive, diverse and equitable). We impact the child welfare community by addressing institutional racism and implicit bias to increase positive outcomes for children and families of color. We create a culture focused on supporting families and ensuring all children find safe, loving permanent homes, particularly by reuniting them with their families. Join the team of professional staff providing excellent services to children and families!

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field.
Must demonstrate ability to relate to clients.
Must have own car with valid driver’s license and insurance.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of Child Welfare experience
Licensed as a Child Welfare Specialist
Trained in DCFS Rule 402 and Child Care Act

Responsibilities

Monitors all licensing applications to ensure that they are processed and submitted to DCFS in an accurate and timely manner.
Monitors all 6 month evaluations of foster/relative homes.
Monitors all renewals of foster/relative homes.
Assists supervisor in monitoring the quality and quantity of licensing services provided by the workers.
Reviews licensing materials and studies written by downstate staff.
Processes all licensing documentation for adoption staff.
Prepares and distributes listing of foster homes available for placement to other units.
Works effectively with other Child Welfare units to monitor foster parent performance.
Provides assistance and consultation to downstate supervisors and licensing staff.
Conducts foster parent surveys regarding foster parent concerns, needs, and satisfaction with service.
Assists in training sessions and support groups of foster parents.