Child Welfare Specialist - Bilingual
Child Welfare Specialist - Bilingual
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09-04-2025
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Monthly Salary
$ 50336 - 55336
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
09-04-2025
Job Description
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois
Effective Date:March 1 2024
NONMANAGEMENT JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:Child Welfare Specialist
Exempt/Nonexempt:EXEMPT
Immediate Supervisor:Program Manager
Opportunity for an additional $1500 Quarterly Continuous Quality Performance Bonus
Salary Range:$
Essential Functions:
- Primarily responsible for overseeing children and families assigned to Lutheran Child and Family Services for providing child welfare services which includes monitoring the childs wellbeing the birth parents progress towards reunification facilitating home visits and communicating appropriate information to foster families in their efforts to assist the child and birth parents. Transport child and parents at times in own vehicle. May work evening and some weekends in order to complete tasks. May travel to highrisk communities. Provide oncall services as assigned.
- Exercises discretion and sound judgment in performance of duties in conformance with applicable policies procedures statutes rules and regulations.
- Implementation and referral of individualized and targeted services for youth and families such as counseling respite mentoring educational support case management crisis intervention and continual language to services to meet the specialize needs of children/families.
- Collaborate regularly with multidisciplinary teams and partners for continuous quality improvement interventions service delivery and the achievement of program outcomes.
- Actively participate in System of Care including the regular participation in clinical and medical staffings and level of care.
- Actively participate in regular supervision mediation problem resolution and crisis response by effectively responding to parent child provider and other stakeholder concerns and demonstrating the ability to effectively manage crisis and difficult case situations. (This includes oncall support.
- Assesses and maintains knowledge of child welfare and population specific laws policies and trends for recommending program adjustments and implementation that aides program effectiveness children families and communities.
- Achieve organizational performance outcomes on Key performance indicators metrics/dashboard towards safety permanency wellbeing and overall agency performance outcomes
- Represents clients needs and Agency interest to referral sources DCFS the judicial system and governmental agencies.
- Continuously assesses the childs needs related to safety education medical and social and psychological wellbeing. Prepares accurate timely required written and verbal reports to the court and collateral contact information as appropriate upholding all consents and confidentiality issues. Handles all crisis situation and client complains with sensitivity and consults with supervisory chain when appropriate to resolve the matter.
- Complies with all requirements regarding utilization of the DCFS electronic recordkeeping system (SACWIS). Prepares written service plans for each client as required by DCFS contract. Maintains uptodate and accurate client files and databases as required by agency/programmatic policies and procedures professional standards and external requirements of all relevant regulatory licensing or accrediting bodys. Implements continuous quality improvement in all aspects of performance.
- Engages the child the birth parents and the foster parents in competently assessing the dynamics of the relationships and establishes a therapeutic alliance. Teaches effective parenting skills specific to the needs of the child and family.
- Maintains knowledge of community resources and coordinates appropriate referrals and follow up as needed and required for child birth parents and foster parents. Establishes collaborative relationships with agency team members such as Case Aide other child welfare specialists service providers and institutions.
- Provides a welcoming and receptive environment in all contacts with clients agency staff and collateral contacts. Develops understanding and continuously develops selfawareness related to diversity inclusion and equity issues.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Ability Requirements:
- Ability to drive ones own vehicle and transport children youth and adults as needed.
- Indepth knowledge of child welfare systems regulations and best practices.
- Strong case management skills including assessments service planning and progress monitoring.
- Ability to advocate for childrens rights and best interests within the child welfare system.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written for effective interaction with families children professionals and agencies.
- Ability to provide crisis intervention and support to children and families facing challenging circumstances.
Education and Experience:
Bachelors in a related human service field with 1 year of related experience in child welfare case management or a related role with a demonstrated track record of expertise in specialized child and family services. A Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) in IL is required. (Proficiency in speaking reading and writing in English and Spanish preferred.
Physical Demands and Other Requirements:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential duties listed in the job description satisfactorily. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. Capable of operating standard office equipment including a computer and keyboard calculator typical business machines such as a fax machine and copier. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to have valid drivers license auto insurance and must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. The work environment characteristics include a noise level which is usually low to moderate.
Position Responsibilities/Program and Decision Making:
- Diversity and Inclusion/ Professionalism: In all aspects of their work presents as a role model to others behaving in a way which actively supports LCFS as a welcoming community promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace and collaborates with others to further equity and dismantle barriers to a more inclusive experience of community. Participates in annual professional development and/or advocacy regarding inclusion.
- Ethical Conduct: Follows all ethics policies and procedures related to program and decision making as defined by the agency as well as any related professional licensing regulatory or accrediting body. Maintain confidentiality of client staff and agency information. Reports any known or suspected breaches of confidentiality in accordance with policy. Reports possible misconduct or relevant errors/ oversight in a timely manner and responsibly addresses related issues with chain of command.
- Communication/ Interpersonal Skills:Consistently conveys clear accurate timely and respectful communication appropriate for the situation. Informs appropriate management staff when incident occurs or a crisis situation. Maintains professional boundaries with clients/residents staff interns volunteers and vendors. Able to successfully share skills and concepts with others and works effectively with others under time and environmental pressures.
- Safety and Agency Resource Utilization:Demonstrates sound judgement and foresight in safety awareness and in daily work. Notifies in a timely manner the supervisory chain of any incidents or circumstances that need attention. Report all suspicions or allegations of abuse immediately to their supervisor. Ensures appropriate utilization of materials and resources and minimizes waste.
- Other Responsibilities:All other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
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