Foster Care Child Welfare Specialist
Company: Bethany For Children & Families
Location: Moline
Posted on: May 26, 2023
Job Description:
Foster Care - Child Welfare Specialist Job Description:The Child
Welfare Specialist is responsible for providing case management
social services to children, youth, or families assigned to his/her
caseload as per the specified program plan. The Child Welfare
Specialist must be able to develop a supportive relationship with
the clients assigned to his/her caseload and assist them in
addressing and meeting the needs and goals documented in the
specific program treatment plans. At the time of a crisis, the
Child Welfare Specialist is available and prepared to meet a family
or a youth at various locations including the client's home at
times that may not comply with normal business hours. Foster Care -
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,
- Dental insurance,
- Vision insurance (100% employer-paid premiums if enrolled in
the dental insurance plan),
- Group Life insurance,
- Options of employee-paid premiums for voluntary supplemental
insurance offered, and
- An Educational Aid program. Foster Care - Child Welfare
Specialist Performance Objectives:
- Formulating a preliminary and tentative assessment of clients'
functions and reviewing appropriate information with the Supervisor
to develop an effective case plan/treatment plan commensurate with
the clients' needs.
- Maintaining case records, submitting required reports,
providing statistical data, etc., in accordance with the agency's
expectations.
- Meeting regularly with the Supervisor to discuss clinical
issues, issues surrounding service delivery, and critical issues
requiring supervisory consent or referral source authority.
- Developing and utilizing knowledge of agency and community
resources appropriate to established case plans, and assessing the
usefulness to individual client's needs.
- Being readily accessible to his/her clients for meetings
according to their schedule or contract requirements at
client-convenient times of the day or night.Foster Care - Child
Welfare Specialist Qualifications:
- Possess a Bachelor's Degree in social work or a human services
field,
- Have two (2) years of social service experience,
- Have the ability to fulfill all of the regulatory requirements
for employees of Child Welfare Agencies as are prescribed in
Illinois Administrative Rule and Procedure, including successful
completion of required background checks, and certification as a
driver of children by the Illinois Department of Children and
Family Services,
- Have the ability to provide own transportation in performing
job requirements, including a valid driver's license and acceptable
insurance coverage,
- Maintain a flexible schedule in response to program needs or
caseload assignments (the Child Welfare Specialist must be
available outside of normal business hours, including some evenings
and weekends, to assist families in meeting goals or in responding
to crisis),
- Have sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences in
the community,
- Be able to lift 30 lbs,
- Be able to carry car seats to and from the office and
children's home, and
- Be able to physically attend to young children and infants.To
learn more about the foster care programs and services provided by
Bethany for Children & Families, visit our website at and click on
Services, Child Welfare Services, Foster Care and Licensing.Come
join our team and help make a difference in the lives of area
children & families!EOE PI214925121
Keywords: Bethany For Children & Families, Moline , Foster Care Child Welfare Specialist, Other , Moline, Illinois
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