Child Welfare Consultant Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

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To provide direct supervision to the case management staff in order to ensure the delivery of quality services to One Family Illinois children, foster parents and biological families in order to achieve the particular case goal as outlined and explained in the client service plan.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise all child welfare services, including intake, case management, and foster home placements, while monitoring clinical and legal services.
• Work with the Village Director and other supervisory staff to develop and implement other programs to ensure that necessary services are provided to One Family Illinois children and their families.
• Provide regularly scheduled and documented supervision with case management staff.
• Ensure that complete, accurate, and current documentation is maintained for all One Family Illinois children.
• Conduct quarterly file reviews.
• Facilitate and participate in family and team meetings. As needed, provide consultation to foster parents to ensure adequate understanding of case dynamics.
• Prepare monthly foster care agency performance report, and meet with APT monitor monthly.
• Monitor foster homes in accordance with DCFS 402 standards and act as liaison to the DCFS Foster Home Licensing Agent.
• Participate in the agency's annual Foster Parent Law Implementation Plan.
• Responsible for the implementation and coordination of SACWIS requirements.
• Develop relationships and coordinate with DCFS, LANS, and other community agencies for the maximum utilization of available resources to address all service goals.
• Prepare for and attend required case meetings, ACR's, court dates, and staffing as required.
• Submit reports as required by the Village Director.
• Maintain communication with other staff to ensure coordination of efforts.
• Perform on-call duties as needed.
• Communicate problems and issues within the department to the Village Director.
• Complete all mandatory DCFS, agency, and job-specific training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all One Family Illinois policies, state, federal, county, and city laws, rules, and regulations.
• Participate in ongoing professional development workshops and seminars as required by the organization and other governing bodies.
• Facilitate professional development and training opportunities for case management staff.
• Attend required staff meetings, agency meetings, supervision, and other meetings as requested.
• Supervise all programs under the direction of the Director of Programs and Services.
• Timely completion of all DCFS required paperwork, including 906, 1420, and 1425.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• MSW or other relevant DCFS approved Masters Degree.
• Three years direct service child welfare experience and 1 year experience in supervising child welfare staff; or 5 years direct service child welfare experience and proven leadership skills.
• DCFS Child Welfare Employee Licensure required; 402 Licensure preferred or ability to pass 402 licensure test within 3 months of employment.
• Experience in behavior management programs and needs assessment helpful.
• Ability to work with DCFS, courts, and other social service systems.
• Ability to pass DCFS required criminal background check including CANTS/SACWIS and SORS.
• Ability to provide required DCFS Medical Report/TB test.
• Valid Illinois driver's license with acceptable driving record; insured and reliable transportation.
• Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients and staff.
• Ability to relate to the Agency staff and to the public in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to work in an alcohol, tobacco, and drug-free environment.
• Commitment to One Family Illinois philosophy and mission.

ADA DISCLAIMER/STATEMENT: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Position responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job. This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.