Permanency Achievement Specialist
Permanency Achievement Specialist
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USD 51800 - 60000
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WHO WE ARE:
Annually serving over 1400 youth and families Lawrence Hall is a community-based organization committed to helping Chicagos youth families and communities heal from the adverse effects of childhood trauma. For more than 150 years Lawrence Hall has been delivering high-quality care throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and is a statewide leader in highly effective evidence-based and innovative therapeutic treatment. Their core programs-Child and Family Treatment Center Therapeutic Day School Creative Therapies Foster Care Transitional/Independent Living Program Workforce Development and Community Wellness-have met the changing and complex needs of youth and families by not only becoming more community based but also by developing more preventative programs that help curb violence in Chicagos communities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reporting to the Placement Services Coordinator the Permanency Achievement Specialist conducts interviews and assessments to complete the DCFS related subsidy forms. Compiles documents from the field needed to finalize the subsidy process. Establishes rapport with external stakeholders to ensure the employee remains current on permanency policy and procedures. Lawrence Hall fosters a culture built upon four core values: Respect Empowerment Safety and Teamwork. These values are deeply embedded within our organizations philosophy of trauma-informed care and directly influence every position. Must be able to effectively use both verbal and physical intervention skills with individuals six (6) through twenty-one (21) years of age. Physical intervention skills require the ability to kneel and return to standing without assistance. Flexible schedule required as this position may require work outside of normal business hours occasionally.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides consultation regarding permanency issues; identifies and removes barriers to permanency working to secure appropriate placements for children; monitors and takes action to complete permanencies with children waiting for reunification or adoption/subsidized guardianship
- Assists the worker with the facilitation of community resources to prepare the home of 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 to complete 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 completion of ICPC documentation to IDCFS needed for out of state permanency options for children with relatives and licensed potential adoptive families and work with the receiving state to eliminate barriers
- Provides linkages between caseworkers recruitment resource specialists adoptions staff and community providers to expedite and finalize the permanency process and ensures all necessary actions and reviews have taken place to facilitate positive permanency outcomes
- Uses active and reflective listening skills and affirmations to demonstrate respect and empathy avoiding negative and derogatory labels that foster disrespect
- Understand that behaviors responses attitudes and emotions are a collection of survival skills often developed in response to traumatic experiences
- Maintain confidentiality of employees volunteers and program participants to provide a safe environment
- Attend at least two trainings related to being trauma informed in a twelve-month period
- Ability to work effectively with program participants and family members employees and vendors in a culturally diverse environment to support healing and recovery
- Maintains electronic calendar to provide accounting for daily activities and provides permissions for viewing to the appropriate individuals
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in social work or related human service field
- Child Welfare License preferred but not required
- Ability to engage with families
- Ability to use computer to complete all documentation
- Experience working with children and youth with special needs as well as experience or training in Reunification Adoption and Sub-Guardianship
- Must pass State of Illinois written exam on Licensing Standards for Foster Family Homes (402) the Child Care Act
- Knowledge of childhood trauma and prior experience working in settings with youth and families that have been exposed to trauma or experiencing traumatic stress preferred
- Knowledge of youth development adolescent issues positive youth development/strengths-based approach preferred
- Personal vehicle or access to vehicle and proof of insurance
- Valid Illinois/Indiana/Wisconsin Drivers license
- No history of child abuse or neglect
- Ability to pass background and drug screen
Benefits and Perks that Support You
- Time Off Benefits (PTO): Employees receive an average of 17-25 days of PTO including vacation paid leave and sick time in addition to 9 paid holidays.
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans are available for employees spouses/domestic partners and child dependents.
- Wellness Reimbursement: Employees can receive up to $20 per month towards wellness-related subscriptions/memberships.
- Retirement Savings: Our 401(k) plan includes a 100% employer match on contributions up to 3% after one year of service.
- Supplemental Insurance: Coverage options include Critical Illness Accident Insurance and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability for employees and their families.
- Life & AD&D Insurance: Full-time employees receive term life insurance equal to twice their salary at no cost.
- Commuter Benefits: Pre-tax options are available to help cover parking and transit expenses.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): A free and confidential resource providing support for personal and work-related challenges.
- Employee Referral Program: Employees can earn up to $1500 for referring successful candidates.
- Tuition & Loan Assistance: Lawrence Hall is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the necessary skills and abilities. Lawrence Hall encourages you to apply even if you do not have experience in all areas of essential functions. We look forward to your application.
This position meets the FLSA requirements for Exempt
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
