Family Finding & Licensing Specialist

Family Finding & Licensing Specialist Hephzibah Children's Association - 3.8 Oak Park, IL Job Details Full-time From $45,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Working with individuals with disabilities Parent collaboration Social work Research Driver's License Working with children Bachelor's degree Family communication in social service case management Working with families Social Work Working with children with disabilities Full Job Description We are seeking a full-time Family Finding and Licensing Specialist in the Family-Based Services Program. This position will identify and engage familial supports and connections including relatives and fictive kin for the purpose of life-long connections and permanency achievements. This position will also be responsible for assessing and licensing, and monitoring foster family homes and will collaborate with casework teams. Will assist the family caseworker with facilitating the expansion of resources needed to better serve children and their families involved in foster care, including locating absentee parents or guardians.

Requirements include:

Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, or related field. Child Welfare licensure preferred. Rule 402 licensure preferred. Child Care Act licensure preferred. Experience in investigation and person location preferred. Experience in a social services agency or child welfare agency is preferred. Strong Communication skills, research skills experience, and working with children with special needs. Must possess strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Must be able to work with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate connections between newly found family/fictive kin members, supports, and other collateral resources. Must have reliable transportation and valide IL driver's license. Hephzibah Children's Association is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome qualifed applicants from all background to apply. We value, advocate for and support inclusion thorughout our agency.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person