Permanency Achievement Specialist

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois • Rockford, IL

1d • $58,000 - $61,000

About The Position

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is seeking a full-time Permanency Achievement Specialist to join their team. This role involves providing consultation on permanency issues, identifying and removing barriers to permanency, and working to secure appropriate placements for children. The specialist will monitor and take action to finalize permanencies for children awaiting reunification or adoption/subsidized guardianship. This position will also facilitate linkages between caseworkers, recruitment resource specialists, adoption staff, and community providers to expedite and finalize the permanency process.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in social work or another related human service field is required.
• Ability to engage with families.
• Must be proficient in the use of a computer to complete all documentation required to complete the duties below.
• Must have a valid Illinois Driver’s License and an ability to pass a background check and be able to pass the State of Illinois examination on Licensing Standards for Foster Family Homes (402), the Child Care Act.
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation, and pc/computer skills (including proficiency with Microsoft Office — Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance required.
• Access to transportation for visits and to transport clients to and from appointments.
• Position requires valid IL statutory minimum liability auto insurance coverage (including bodily injury and property damage).

Nice To Haves

• CWEL preferred but not required.
• Experience working with children with special needs preferred, as well as experience or training in Reunification, Adoption, and Sub-Guardianship.

Responsibilities

• Assists the worker and facilitates linkages to community resources to prepare the home of the parent.
• Assists the worker with post-adoption, Guardianship connection to the DCFS unit prior to finalization.
• Works to secure additional service resources in a timely manner to expedite permanency.
• When reunification is not possible, assists the worker in listing children for adoption with Greenlight or the applicable Adoption registry.
• Assists the worker in completing the required documentation and home study to begin the Adoption or Sub Guardianship subsidy process.
• Submits, monitors, and follows up with the needs of the subsidy packet pending DCFS approval.
• Supports the worker with the completion of ICPC documentation to IDCFS needed for out-of-state permanency options for children with relatives and licensed potential adoptive families and works with the receiving state to eliminate barriers.
• Performs other related tasks as needed.

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