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Skills: Case Management, Child Welfare, Crisis Intervention, Family Assessment, Advocacy
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Skills: Case Management, Child Welfare, Crisis Intervention, Family Assessment, Advocacy
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Skills: Case Management, Child Welfare, Family Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Advocacy
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$60k–$67k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, professional certificate
On Demand Flexible Paydays, Healthcare Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, 403(b) Plan
Posted 59d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive casework services to ensure the safety and well-being of children while assisting families in meeting parenting standards. Coordinate with schools, healthcare facilities, and community resources to implement strength-based interventions.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in social work or a related human services field and at least one year of related experience. Must possess or be able to obtain specific Illinois state certifications including CWEL and CERAP.
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 Child Welfare Specialist, Monday through Friday. Provides the full casework services to assure the safety and wellbeing of children be assisting families to meet minimum parenting standards. Service provision is in compliance with the state mandates standards, agency policies, and program plans.
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:
Complete and submit all required reports, documentation and billing accurately and timely as required by agency and funding sources.
Participate in supervisory process for guidance, direction, support and approval of decision making, assessment, service planning and intervention. Present cases for staffing and conduct family-child team meetings.
Coordinate and collaborate with other service providers, schools and healthcare facilities to promote the child(ren)’s well-being.
Assess family service needs.
Provide linkage to community resources to remediate problems and prevent abuse or neglect and verify participation.
Ensure child safety and well-being during service delivery.
Provide strength-based case management to facilitate the resolution of minor to moderate challenges contributing to risk to children.
Advocacy with medical or governmental institutions.
Position Qualifications: In addition to a real passion for working with at-risk children and families, this opportunity requires:
Bachelor’s degree in social work or degree in related human services field required.
Minimum of (1) year of related experience required.
State licensing/certification as required by the state of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) or ability to obtain 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.
Demonstrated ability to motivate families, youth and foster parents to participate in detailed interventions models.
Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
Access to reliable transportation.
Proof of valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage 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.
Related keywords
Child Welfare SpecialistFoster CareCWELCERAPKEEPGenerationsPMTOCCS BootcampClient-Centered Service PlanningCANTSSocial WorkCase ManagementHuman ServicesIllinois Department of Children and Family Services
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
9,650
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
Based on 1786 listings with disclosed salaries, most social services jobs in Illinois pay between $50k–$100k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
How many Social Services jobs are open in Illinois right now?
There are currently 8,303 open social services positions in Illinois listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Which companies are hiring for Social Services roles in Illinois?
Companies currently hiring include Chicago Public Schools, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Healthcare Plus, Westside Children's Therapy, Gardant, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
Are there remote or hybrid Social Services jobs in Illinois?
Yes — 790 of the 8303 open social services positions offer remote or hybrid work (158 remote, 632 hybrid).
How do I apply for Social Services jobs in Illinois?
Each listing links directly to the employer's application page. Apply early — fresh listings get the most recruiter attention in the first two weeks.