Permanency Support Specialist

Caritas Family Solutions•Glen Carbon, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to your opportunity to change the world! If you have a servant’s heart and want to be part of something truly special, then Caritas Family Solutions needs you. We have been serving the people of Illinois since 1947 and have over 500 committed and mission-driven team members. At Caritas, we do not hire people for jobs; we find new team members for rewarding and life-changing careers that make the world better. If you are kind, patient, and ready to make a difference, we would love to meet you! Full-time employees are offered the competitive benefits outlined below: Generous Paid Time Off? Paid training Health Insurance? Dental and Vision Life insurance 403(b) with company contribution 5% Tuition reimbursement We know great candidates bring a wide range of experience. If you believe you can be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply — even if you don’t meet every qualification listed. Job Title: Foster Care Permanency Support Specialist Department: Foster Care Status: Full-Time, non-exempt Reports To: Supervisor Compensation Starting Pay: $17.25, hourly PURPOSE: The Foster Care Permanency Support Specialist will serve as a support person for the Foster Care Case Manager and the Foster Care Supervisor. This position is supervised by the Administrative Manager. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties may be assigned. Assists Foster Care Case Manager with preparation of court hearings, ACR’s, CIPP’s and other meetings. Types and/or proofs reports as needed. Files court reports. E-Files or occasionally files appropriate/required documents. Provides transportation of children/parents to appointments, on an occasional (emergency basis) Enters CFS 502’s into SACWIS. Submits 1425L. Tracks/Assists with Legal Screens. Please note that the Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (Related fields will be considered.)
No experience required
Must display a willingness to adopt trauma informed interventions, principles, and practices as well as commitment to ongoing development of their capacity for application of trauma informed care. Realizes the prevalence of trauma among persons served by Caritas and the general population. Recognizes how trauma affects everyone involved-including clients, their families, staff, and community; and impacts behaviors. Responds to trauma by actively implementing the guiding principles of trauma informed care into their daily practice. Resists re-traumatization of persons served and staff providing services, by creating safe, welcoming, and supportive environments.
Proficient Computer Skills In: Excel, Outlook, Word, Database Management Software
Expert Computer Skills In: Excel, Outlook, Word, Database Management Software
Access to reliable transportation to get to/from work: Required.
Access to a reliable automobile: Required
Must provide proof of auto liability insurance (and continue to while working in this position): Required
Must possess a valid driver's license: Required

Nice To Haves

Related fields will be considered.

Responsibilities

Assists Foster Care Case Manager with preparation of court hearings, ACR’s, CIPP’s and other meetings.
Types and/or proofs reports as needed.
Files court reports.
E-Files or occasionally files appropriate/required documents.
Provides transportation of children/parents to appointments, on an occasional (emergency basis)
Enters CFS 502’s into SACWIS.
Submits 1425L.
Tracks/Assists with Legal Screens.