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Masters, Child Welfare Specialist

Rockford, Illinois, United States · On-site

$60k–$67k/yr

Entry level$9K raised

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of chi…

Skills: Case Management, Foster Care Services, Adoption Services, Crisis Intervention, Client Assessment

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Family Case Manager, Foster Care

Aurora, Illinois, United States · On-site

$60k–$67k/yr

Entry level$9K raised

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of chi…

Skills: Case Management, Child Welfare, Crisis Intervention, Family Assessment, Advocacy

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Care Coordinator, Pathways

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Entry level$9K raised

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is a not-for-profit social service agency with more than 70 program sites throughout the state of Illinois. Our services include counseling, mental health, substance abuse treatment, …

Skills: Care Coordination, Case Management, Intake Process, Person-Centered Approach, Crisis Services

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Child Welfare Case Aide

Aurora, Illinois, United States · On-site

$15/hr–$18/hr

Entry level$9K raised

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of chi…

Skills: Social Work, Client Monitoring, Case Documentation, Outreach, Child Development

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Direct Support Person, Palmer Square Adult CILA

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Entry level$9K raised

LSSI is hiring a full-time Direct Support Person, 5 days a week. Responsible for providing assistance to individuals in areas of self-care, hygiene, meal preparation, housekeeping, socialization and recreations. Also res…

Skills: Self-care Assistance, Hygiene Support, Meal Preparation, Housekeeping, Data Collection

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Crisis Counselor, Project Impact

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Mid level$9K raised

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of chi…

Skills: Clinical Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, HIPAA Compliance, Electronic Health Records

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Care Coordinator, Pathways

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Entry level$9K raised

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is a not-for-profit social service agency with more than 70 program sites throughout the state of Illinois. Our services include counseling, mental health, substance abuse treatment, …

Skills: Care Coordination, Intake Process, Case Management, Person-Centered Approach, Resource Navigation

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Child Welfare Case Aide

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$17/hr–$20/hr

Entry level$9K raised

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of chi…

Skills: Social Work, Client Monitoring, Case Documentation, Outreach, Child Development

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Family Case Manager, Masters

West Peoria, Illinois, United States · On-site

$60k–$67k/yr

Entry level$9K raised

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of chi…

Skills: Case Management, Child Welfare, Crisis Intervention, Service Planning, Court Testimony

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Family Service Case Manager

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$58k–$61k/yr

Mid level$9K raised

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of chi…

Skills: Case Management, Family Finding, Research, Investigation, Outreach

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Family Case Manager, Foster Care

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$60k–$67k/yr

Mid level$9K raised

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of chi…

Skills: Case Management, Child Welfare, Crisis Intervention, Family Assessment, Advocacy

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Clerk, Foster Care

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$17/hr–$19/hr

Mid level$9K raised

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of chi…

Skills: Filing, Document Management, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word

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Family Service Case Manager

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$58k–$61k/yr

Mid level$9K raised

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of chi…

Skills: Case Management, Family Finding, Research, Investigation, Outreach

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Case Manager, CST

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$22/hr–$24/hr

Mid level$9K raised

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of chi…

Skills: Case Management, Mental Health Services, Evidence Informed Interventions, Clinical Documentation, Electronic Health Records

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Family Case Manager, IFR

Des Plaines, Illinois, United States · On-site

$60k–$67k/yr

Entry level$9K raised

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of chi…

Skills: Casework, Family Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Service Planning, Collaboration

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Family Case Manager, Intact

Canton, Illinois, United States · On-site

$60k–$67k/yr

Mid level$9K raised

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of chi…

Skills: Case Management, Child Welfare, Crisis Intervention, Family Assessment, Community Resource Linkage

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Child Welfare Case Aide

Canton, Illinois, United States · On-site

$15/hr–$18/hr

Entry level$9K raised

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of chi…

Skills: Social Work, Client Monitoring, Case Documentation, Outreach, Child Development

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Licensed Practical Nurse, Shady Oaks West

Homer Glen, Illinois, United States · On-site

Mid level$9K raised

LSSI is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), 3 days a week. Responsible for providing direct nursing services to clients and function as a key member of a team of social workers, nurses, support staff, and medical pr…

Skills: Nursing Care, TB Testing, Patient Documentation, Electronic Health Records, Microsoft Office

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Internship, CCS- Child Welfare Specialist

Rockford, Illinois, United States · On-site

Entry level$9K raised

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of chi…

Skills: Case Management, Trauma-Informed Care, Interviewing Skills, Documentation, Crisis Intervention

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Family Case Manager, Foster Care

Rockford, Illinois, United States · On-site

$60k–$67k/yr

Entry level$9K raised

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of chi…

Skills: Case Management, Child Welfare, Family Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Advocacy

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Masters, Child Welfare Specialist

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Rockford, Illinois, United States • On-site

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  • $60k–$67k/yr
  • Full-time
  • postgraduate degree
  • On Demand Flexible Paydays, Healthcare Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, 403(b) Plan
  • Posted 3d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Provide a full range of foster care and adoption services to achieve permanency for children within state and agency mandates. Coordinate case management, attend court hearings, and collaborate with schools and healthcare providers to ensure child well-being.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in social work or a related human services field and at least one year of related experience. Candidates must possess state licensing, a valid driver's license, and complete specific certifications such as CCS Bootcamp and trauma training.

Full job description

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.

LSSI is hiring a full-time Master's Child Welfare Specialist, Monday through Friday. Responsible for providing the full range of foster care and/or adoption services to children and families within state mandates, juvenile court directions, COA standards, program plans, and agency policy.

Benefits and Perks: 

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages: 

  • On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
  • Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
  • Salary $60,000-$67,000/Annually.
  • Opportunity for advancement.
  • Comprehensive benefits package for Full-time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
  • The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:

  • Provide and coordinate a continuum of case management services on all levels of the child welfare system designed to achieve permanency for children within their family of origin, extended family, or a foster/adoptive family within the policies and procedures of the agency, accreditation agency, and regulatory agency.
  • Perform all tasks as required in the written service plan that is based upon the comprehensive, integrated assessment being certain to engage children and families in the process.
  • Complete and submit all reports, documentation, and billing accurately and timely as required by the agency and funding sources.
  • Respond in person to client emergencies 24-hours-a-day, attend court hearings, and ACRs.
  • Ensure productivity requirements established by the Program Director or designee are met.
  • Participate in the supervisory process for guidance, direction support, and approval of decision-making, assessment, service planning, and intervention. Present cases for staffing and conduct family-child meetings.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with other service providers, schools, and health care facilities to promote the child(ren)’s well-being.
  • Communicate with supervisor, work group, and collateral agencies regarding children’s and/or family’s status.
  • Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Position Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in social work or other related human services field required.
  • State licensing/certification as required by the State of Illinois and regulatory agencies, including Department of Children and Family Services and the Department of Mental Health.
  • Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of related experience required.
  • Training in KEEP and/or GenerationsPMTO or availability to participate in training, coaching and fidelity to certification once hired required.
  • Successful completion of CCS Bootcamp required.
  • Successful completion of Client-Centered Service Planning and Aftercare Planning Training required.
  • Successful completion of four (4) of the following required:
             LSS I/COY Trauma Training
             Client-Centered Specialized Casework Training
             DCFS Adoption & Guardianship Training
             Co-Occurring Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Training
             Reunifying Families Training
             DCFS: Child and Family Meeting Training
  • Excellent organization, presentation, and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensive manner, verbally and written.
  • Capacity to understand and empathize with the cultural, psychological, and practical needs of the clients that the agency serves.
  • Valid driver’s license in good standing required for the state of residency.
  • Access to reliable transportation for meetings, home visits, and to transport clients as needed.
  • Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury, and property damage required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.

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Child WelfareSocial WorkFoster CareAdoptionCase ManagementDCFSCANTSKEEPGenerationsPMTOCCS BootcampTrauma TrainingClient-Centered Service PlanningPermanency PlanningHuman ServicesJuvenile CourtCOA Standards

About Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

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Responding to the Gospel, LSSI brings healing, justice, and wholeness to people and communities.

Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1867
Headquarters
Des Plaines, IL
LinkedIn followers
9,717
Total funding
$9K

Serving Illinois since 1867, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a statewide, not-for-profit social service agency of the three Illinois synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The demographics of clients served by LSSI generally reflect those of Illinois’ population, with one important exception—more than 80 percent of clients report an annual household income under $15,000, compared to just 12 percent of all Illinois households. The organization provides critical programs for the state’s most vulnerable residents including foster care, mental health services, alcohol and drug treatment, affordable senior housing, residential programs for people with developmental disabilities, and programs that help formerly incarcerated individuals integrate back into society.

Offices: 1001 E. Touhy Avenue, Suite 50, Des Plaines, IL 60018, US · 415 W. Golf Rd, Suite 63, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005, US · 5825 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60634, US · 675 Varsity Dr, Elgin, Illinois 60120, US · 5517 N. Kenmore Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60640, US

Behavioral Health ServicesSenior Community ServicesChildren's Community ServicesPrisoner and Family MinistryFoster CareAffordable Senior HousingHome-based CareMental HealthAddiction ServicesIntellectual and Developmental Disability Programs
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About Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

LinkedInVisit site

Responding to the Gospel, LSSI brings healing, justice, and wholeness to people and communities.

Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1867
Headquarters
Des Plaines, IL
LinkedIn followers
9,717
Total funding
$9K

Serving Illinois since 1867, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a statewide, not-for-profit social service agency of the three Illinois synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The demographics of clients served by LSSI generally reflect those of Illinois’ population, with one important exception—more than 80 percent of clients report an annual household income under $15,000, compared to just 12 percent of all Illinois households. The organization provides critical programs for the state’s most vulnerable residents including foster care, mental health services, alcohol and drug treatment, affordable senior housing, residential programs for people with developmental disabilities, and programs that help formerly incarcerated individuals integrate back into society.

Offices: 1001 E. Touhy Avenue, Suite 50, Des Plaines, IL 60018, US · 415 W. Golf Rd, Suite 63, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005, US · 5825 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60634, US · 675 Varsity Dr, Elgin, Illinois 60120, US · 5517 N. Kenmore Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60640, US

Behavioral Health ServicesSenior Community ServicesChildren's Community ServicesPrisoner and Family MinistryFoster CareAffordable Senior HousingHome-based CareMental HealthAddiction ServicesIntellectual and Developmental Disability Programs
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