Description
CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST NEEDED
(Case Worker)
Location: Chicago Village
( 7600 S. Parnell Ave. Chicago, IL.)
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: providing intake and referral services, treatment planning, conducting homes visits, representing the child and family in court, attending administrative case reviews, participating in regular family team meetings, participation in the child’s educational needs, organizing client records, maintenance of agency records and necessary correspondence; and share on-call responsibilities with other staff, including weekends.
Position Minimum Requirements: BSW or BA in related human services, MA preferred; Must have a Child Welfare Employee Licensure and 1-2 years child welfare foster care experience. Bi-lingual a plus but not necessary. Ability to meet DCFS requirements as they relate to employment in a Child Welfare Agency, including a criminal background check, drug test and provide academic transcripts. Must hold a valid Illinois driver’s license with acceptable driving record and provide own reliable and insured transportation. This is a full time position with a competitive salary and benefits package.
SOS Children’s Villages Illinois provides quality foster care in agency owned homes within a family setting. SOS has 18 foster homes in a Village in Lockport and an urban Village in the City of Chicago at 76th Street and Parnell with 16 homes.
SOS is seeking responsible, energetic individuals to become a part of the SOS Team. Those applying must be willing to use a team approach to provide quality care for the Children living in our Villages. The ability to work closely with our foster parents and other support staff towards the best interests of our children is essential.
SOS Children’s Villages Illinois is an Equal Opportunity Employer
www.sosillinois.org
Qualified applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to:
SOS Children’s Villages Illinois
Attn: Human Resources Department
216 West Jackson Blvd. suite 925
Chicago IL 60606
*Please indicate you wish to be considered for the Chicago Location or Lockport Location.
Email Resumes: madan

sosillinois.org
Fax Resumes: 312-372-8202
No Phone Calls Please.
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