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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Case Practice Reviewer - School of Social Work
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What they do
A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
$68,965 / year median in Illinois
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Case Practice Reviewer - School of Social Work University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, remote work United States, Illinois, Urbana Aug 24, 2026 Case Practice Reviewer Children and Family Research Center (CFRC) School of Social Work University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Located Statewide in Illinois Job Summary
Participate, lead and potentially develop qualitative case reviews. Qualitative reviews are intensive reviews of Child Welfare cases utilizing a standardized review tool and protocol, which includes file reviews and extensive interviews in order to understand the current outcomes experienced by the child and family, identify strengths and areas in need of improvement, and to communicate those to direct service staff and administrators for practice and system improvement. The various qualitative review processes are always subject to change based on operational need. The below duties and responsibilities are general and apply to qualitative case reviews that occur. Duties & Responsibilities
Read each case electronically and hard file documents as needed.
Enter information into a database using an inclusive narrative format. Conduct phone or virtual interviews with parents, youth, staff, and other stakeholders. Attend and participate in each case staffing/team and provide reports during the staffing through discussion of qualitative case findings, identify strengths and needs of each case reviewed, answer questions, and report on trends identified. For one qualitative review process in particular, identify potential team members for a family and assist the caseworker with convening a Child and Family Team Meeting as needed.
Responsible for organizing and conducting comprehensive interviews with family members, caseworkers, supervisors, foster parents, and other stakeholders that are identified from reviewing the electronic case file.
Complete a standardized case review tool, utilizing all of the information gathered through the case file review and through interviews, determine the most appropriate responses and case ratings, then data enter case ratings into an established database at the conclusion of each review.
Author professional reports that synthesize large amounts of qualitative information from a variety of sources into short, concise, accurate narrative, using a standardized format.
Statewide travel for conducting evening interviews, as well as extended stays, as needed.
Participate in other related duties as assigned that could include writing ad hoc reports and presenting findings upon request. Work Schedule, Travel, or Other Job Expectations
Statewide travel required. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field. At least three (3) years of work experience in child welfare field. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Social Work or related field. At least three (3) years of work experience in child welfare as a caseworker, supervisor, or CQI staff, including experience completing qualitative case reviews. CWEL licensure. Fluency in a second language. Knowledge of SPSS or SAS. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Understanding and working knowledge of Illinois' child welfare system and the ability to apply them to both micro-level and systemic foster care issues i.e., DCFS Rules and Procedures, performance standards, court processes, etc. A thorough knowledge of the new practice model and an ability to relate it to feedback provided. Understanding of program monitoring and quality improvement processes. Strong communication skills to present high-level and complicated data and information to small, medium, and large audiences, consisting of all types of staff, caseworker to the DCFS Director. Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally in person and virtual platforms. Knowledge facilitating large groups of child welfare professionals (direct staff and quality improvement staff) to evaluate and understand detailed data sets, identify areas in need of improvement, develop improvement activities and implementation steps, and ongoing monitoring of the activities in order to adjust as needed. Ability to facilitate smaller case-specific group meetings, including development of a clear agenda and desired outcomes. Ability to conduct in-person interviews with all levels of client stakeholders, including interviews with children, adolescents, young adults, and child welfare staff. Able to work well in a team environment as well as independently. Working knowledge of research concepts, data analysis and reporting. Computer literate, particularly in Microsoft Office products (Excel specifically). Proficient in interviewing, with excellent writing skills and ability to present findings to small and large groups. Appointment Information This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the search posting closes. Remote work options may be available
for this position, with the ability to be on-site as needed per the
University's Workplace Flexibility policy. This position is not eligible
for any type of sponsorship for work authorization. The budgeted salary range
for this position is $58,000-$62,000. Salary is competitive and
commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering
internal equity. Application Procedures & Deadline Information Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on September 08, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting.