Child Welfare Worker
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Job Description
Envision Unlimited is a large nonprofit agency with locations on the north and south sides of Chicago. We provide day program residential case management career and therapeutic services to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or mental illness in our continued commitment to provide persons with disabilities or other special needs. In addition we provide foster care services for children in the Chicagoland area.We emphasize quality services which promote choice independence and community integration. Through the collaborative efforts of an interdisciplinary team our members receive personcentered services aimed at improving functionality and practical application of social financial and emotional skills. We work to build partnerships with our community to enrich the lives of our members by creating lasting opportunities that will strengthen relationships for a lifetime.
We are looking for a Child Welfare Worker to join the team in our Foster Careprogram toworkwith families who were brought to the attention of DCFS because of an indicated finding from a child abuse/neglect investigation.
Position:Child Welfare Worker
Qualifications:Bachelors degree in Human Service field plus two or more yearsofexperiencein child welfare. Must have reliable vehicle available for daily use and provide proof of a valid drivers license and vehicle insurance.Must pass the Child Care Act Foster Home Licensing CERAP and DCFSLicensure exams within first six months of employment.
Purpose:Perform functions conducive tomaintaining childrenin foster home placements assist with assessing future homes for suitable placements and provide supportive services to both parents and childrenin the home.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Monitor childs placement and services for safety wellbeing and permanency.
- Monitor and supervise foster home settings to ensure that appropriate care is being provided.
- Maintain caseworker files and forms to ensure that case notes are up to date andinformation is noted in a professional manner.
- Respond to telephone inquiries from parents and social service agency personnel onmatters regarding clients.
- Visit foster homes at least twice per month to monitor living conditions regarding safety cleanliness and appropriate care to clients.
- Arrange visits between DCFS clients and parents and siblings. Provide/coordinate transportation for these visits.
- Prepare for DCFS case reviews (ACR) for caseload clients.
- 8. Refer and link foster and birth parents and clients to appropriate social services.
- Participate in staffings and parent meetings as needed.
- Conduct quarterly school visits and complete reports and comply with DCFS Rule 314.
- Responsible for carrying and responding to agency cellular phone on a 24 hour basis.
Other Responsibilities:
- Inform supervisor of any unusual activities or problems relating to caseload clients.
- Assist supervisor in special projects.
- Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.
Position reports to: Child Welfare Worker Supervisor
Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals:
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO PPO
Dental and Vision Insurance Options
Company paid Life Insurance
12 Paid Holidays
Paid vacation sick time and personal days
403B plan
Inhouse training and CEUs
Employee Assistance Network
Opportunity for career growth and development
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or a responsibility required of the employee and is subject to change based on the needs of the department and/or agency.
Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Employment Type
Full Time
