Intact Family Services - Child Welfare Specialist
Company: Bethany for Children & Families
Location: Moline
Posted on: May 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Intact Family Services - Child Welfare Specialist Job
Description: Are you looking for more than just a job? Are you
looking for a career in which you play an integral part in keeping
families together? Then join our committed Child Welfare Team at
Bethany for Children & Families to further the mission of keeping
children safe, strengthening families and building healthy
communities.Bethany for Children & Families has an immediate,
full-time opening for an Intact Family Services Child Welfare
Specialist. The Intact Program serves families involved with the
Illinois Department of Children & Families (DCFS) due to reports of
abuse or neglect. The goal is to positively intervene to keep
children safe so they may remain in their home environment and not
be placed into foster care.To learn more about the Intact Family
Services program on our website, go to www.bethany-qc.org, click on
Services, Child Welfare Services, and Intact Family Services.Intact
Family Services - Child Welfare Specialist Performance
Objectives:Provide in-home case management services to include
crisis intervention, parenting support, education, monitoring of
child safety and service linkages for families involved with DCFS
due to reports of abuse or neglect. Serve clients in Rock Island,
Henry, and Mercer counties in Illinois. Work flexible hours and
conduct home visits at times conducive to client schedules,
including some evenings and weekends. Respond effectively to
crisis, work collaboratively with other service providers, build
rapport with clients, and provide strength-based services to a
diverse population.Be able to work independently as well as in a
team context, and Adhere to agency and DCFS policies.Intact Family
Services - Child Welfare Specialist Position Requirements:A
Bachelor's Degree in social work or related field. Relevant child
welfare experience preferred. Be able to pass criminal and child
abuse and neglect background checks.Meet all agency and DCFS
requirements pertaining to licensure as a Child Welfare Specialist
in the State of Illinois. Provide own transportation, and hold a
valid drivers' license and vehicle insurance. Demonstrate computer
proficiency. Strong organizational, written and verbal
communication skills.Intact Family Services - Child Welfare
Specialist Position Benefits:Ten (10) days of vacation earned
during the first year of employment and twenty (20) days of
vacation earned during the second year of employment,Twelve (12)
sick days earned each year,Eleven (11) paid holidays, Agency
contributions of 8% calculated on bi-weekly earnings to a 403(b)
Thrift Plan (retirement plan) upon meeting plan eligibility
criteria,An option of two health plans, one with a Health Savings
Account benefit that includes employer contributions and wellness
incentive credits,Dental insurance,Vision insurance (100%
employer-paid premiums if enrolled in the dental insurance
plan),Options of employee-paid premiums for supplemental insurance
offered through AFLAC, andA Tuition Aide program.Join our team and
make a difference in the lives of area families!EOE PI176597301
Keywords: Bethany for Children & Families, Moline , Intact Family Services - Child Welfare Specialist, Other , Moline, Illinois
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