Lutheran Social Services of Illinois Careers

Description

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure.
• Salary $54,000-$63,500/Annually.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours. 
• The training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!
• The opportunity to become a part of a fantastic team of Child Welfare professionals! 

• Conduct in-depth, mutual assessments of prospective foster/adoptive families to determine suitability for foster home licensing in accordance with DCFS Rule 402, the Child Care Act, agency policies and procedures and other applicable rules and procedures.
• Conduct ongoing, mutual assessment with licensed families to ensure quality care for children and for purposes of monitoring, license renewal and/or enforcement.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of the recruitment plan for new foster homes. Efforts should be made to secure foster families that can be matched to the population served by the programs.
• Complete and submit all required reports, documentation and billing accurately and timely as required by agency and finding sources.
• Identify ongoing training and support issues in existing homes and facilitate provision of services needed to meet identified needs. Include foster/adoptive parent in assessment and planning process.
• Participate in supervisory process for guidance, direction, support, and approval of decision-making, assessment, service planning and intervention. Participate in program staffing’s and present prospective and licensed families for staffing in preparation for recommending licensure, renewal of license or other critical decisions.

• Bachelor's’ degree in Social Work or degree in related human services field required.
• Previous child welfare experience strongly desired.
• State licensing/certification as required by the State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS CWEL) required.
• Experience working independently and as a member of a team, preferred. 
• Training in KEEP and/or GenerationsPMTO or availability to participate in training, coaching and fidelity to certification once hired required. 
• Successful completion of CCS Bootcamp required. 
• Successful completion of Client-Centered Service Planning and Aftercare Planning Training preferred. 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both written and verbally. 
• Basic understanding of Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc. and willingness to learn other systems used by LSSI. 
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage.
• Access to reliable transportation for visits, meetings, and to transport clients as assigned.
• A valid Illinois driver’s license in good standing for the state of residency required.