Qualifications:

Bachelor in social work from an accredited program/school of social work, plus 2 years of subsequent experience with children and families, or a bachelor's degree in a field related to social work and 3 years of experience with children and families. A passing grade on DCFS licensing exam once employed. Computer knowledge including proficient knowledge of Microsoft office (word, excel and access) and keyboarding. Sensitivity and responsiveness to the cultural differences of individuals and families in groups outside one's own. Demonstrated commitment to empowering families to solve their own problems and to the value of a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a child. A belief in the capacity of people to grow and change. A demonstrated ability to establish a mutually respectful relationship in which the family is a full partner, empowered to solve their own problems. An understanding that most work will take place in the family home and community. An understanding that work schedules are flexible in order to meet family needs.

Summary :

Provides direct service to a caseload of ten to fifteen families. (subject to DCFS contract) I.

Direct Service Duties:

Provides individual, parent, and family support services to clients that include education, teaching and modeling of skills in parenting, child care, communication, household management and other needed skills. Monitors assigned cases weekly. Provides linkages to services as required by families on an aggressive basis. Develops, as directed, parts of the family service plan. Provides home management services as required/needed. Provides services as directed/fills-in when peers are not available to serve their caseload. Provides provision of concrete services, advocacy and other networking and supportive activities on behalf of the families. Provide non-traditional and varied activities with and on behalf of families in order to meet the needs of the family. II.

Indirect Services:

Actively participates in YSBIV's continuous Quality Improvement program. Completes documentation as required according to program procedure. Develops and maintains on-going relationships and knowledge of services provided by collateral agencies. Maintains confidentiality and safeguards client information as required by agency policy procedure. Participates in staff, case monitoring meetings as directed. Participates in professional development activities including: training, evaluations, conferences. Keeps in daily contact with supervisor.

Core Competencies:

Empathy Observant Organized Self-starter Responsible decision making Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley believes that all people deserve inclusivity, fairness, and justice. We believe that both the success of our team and the wellness of our community is strongest by recognizing the qualities that make each person unique, including race, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religion, national origin, gender identity and other identities. The YSB team values and respects each other and our community as we proudly serve.