Master's Child Welfare Specialist

Description

Post Details
Job Title	Master's Child Welfare Specialist
Posted By	Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Job Function	Master's Child Welfare Specialist
Salary Range	Based on experience
Start Date	January 2012
Hourly Wage Range	Not Applicable
City	West Peoria
Deadline
Agency Email	Steve.Holcomblssi.org
Job Categories
Location	Location -> Illinois -> Greater Illinois -> CENTRAL: Bloomington/Normal, Decatur, Lincoln, Peoria, Pontiac, Springfield
Type of Work	Type of Work -> Service Delivery
Job Type	Job Type -> Full-time

Agency Profile:

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a not-for-profit social service agency of the three Illinois synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). LSSI serves people through an array of programs at more than 100 sites across Illinois. LSSI’s services include counseling, mental health, substance abuse treatment, residential treatment for children and adolescents, early childhood education, programs for adults and children with developmental disabilities, foster care and adoption, housing and services for older adults and individuals with disabilities, nursing care and programs for prisoners and their families.

How To Apply / Contact:

Qualified and interested applicants in the full time Master's Child Welfare Specialist opening should fax resume to 309-671-0503, attention Steve Holcomb, or email Steve.Holcomblssi.org for employment consideration.

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a full time Master's Child Welfare Specialist to work 37.5 hours per week for our nonprofit social services / human services agency. As a therapist, you will be:

• Working with families involved in the DCFS foster care system
• Duties include skills in assessment and diagnosis, treatment plan development and therapy with children, youth and family members with complex issues

Mandatory Job Qualifications

The qualified Master's Child Welfare Specialist must have a Master's degree in social work or related human services field. The ideal Master's Child Welfare Specialist will also:

• Have a valid driver's license with access to a reliable and insured vehicle
• Must pass fingerprint and criminal background check
• Experience in child welfare and sexual abuse population
   

Benefits:

The selected Master's Child Welfare Specialist can expect a competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefit package including:

• Retirement
• Generous earned paid vacation day allowance
• Ten paid holidays a year
• Insurance403(b) Plan and more!
   

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Children's Community Services
3000 West Rohmann Avenue
West Peoria, IL 61604

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer