LGBTQ+ Child Welfare Specialist

Lawrence Hall is a Chicago-based nonprofit social services agency providing therapeutic wellness and skill-development services to youth families and communities affected by trauma.

Our Lakewood Affirming Care Group Home provides a safe structured and supportive environment for LGBTQ youth. Our team centers each young persons identity voice strengths relationships and long-term stability.

As the LGBTQ Child Welfare Specialist you will provide comprehensive case management and advocacy for youth living in the Lakewood Affirming Care Group Home.

You will coordinate services related to placement education health care family connections court involvement permanency and transition planning. This is a great opportunity for someone committed to LGBTQ affirming trauma-informed and youth-centered child welfare practice.

• Coordinate case planning services visitation court involvement permanency and transition support in partnership with youth and families.

• Advocate for each young persons identity goals relationships and preferences while connecting them to affirming community resources.

• Collaborate with DCFS schools courts providers families and the Lakewood team while maintaining timely documentation in SACWIS and other required systems.

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Social Work Psychology Human Services or a related field.

• Current Child Welfare Employee Licensure or ability to complete required DCFS training examinations and CERAP requirements.

• Experience working with LGBTQ youth or demonstrated knowledge of LGBTQ affirming practices.

• Valid Illinois drivers license reliable transportation or access to a vehicle and proof of insurance.

• Ability to meet all required background mandated reporter licensing and employment requirements.

Preferred:

• Previous child welfare case management experience.

• Current CWEL CERAP SACWIS or other relevant DCFS credentials.

• Experience in residential care foster care behavioral health or affirming services for adolescents.

Qualified LGBTQ applicants and individuals with relevant lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is a full-time onsite position based at the Lakewood Affirming Care Group Home in Chicago. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. with flexibility required for court hearings visits meetings emergencies and occasional evenings or weekends.

Local travel is required including work in residential court school community and family-home settings. The position may also involve transporting youth in an agency or personal vehicle and occasionally lifting up to 20 pounds.

Compensation is determined by a base salary for each position with additional compensation considered based on relevant education and experience.

We care about the well-being of our employees and are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes:

• Salary: $53800$59000 per year based on experience

• Average of 1725 days PTO plus 9 holidays

• Medical insurance HMO and PPO options

• Dental insurance HMO and PPO options

• Vision insurance

• 401(k) with up to 5% employer match and auto-vesting

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Medical and Dependent Care

• Pre-tax commuter benefits Parking and Transit

• 100% employer-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

• Voluntary Life Insurance for employees spouses and children

• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• 100% employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free counseling and life resources

• Wellness Reimbursement Program

• Employee Referral Bonus up to $1500

• Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for licensed employees

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Submit your online application here. We look forward to learning more about you!

Lawrence Hall encourages you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification.

This position is exempt.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

CLASSIFICATION

• Department: Affirming Care / Lakewood Affirming Care Group Home
• Reports to: Assigned Program Supervisor
• Status: Exempt
• PTO / Time Off Schedule: Schedule C

Required Experience:

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