Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
2010-FC Pass Thru-024 Child Welfare Resource Specialist I-10-S
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, Peoria, Illinois, us, 61639
2010-FC Pass Thru-024 Child Welfare Resource Specialist I-10-S
1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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. Benefits and Perks
On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet. Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure. Salary $/Hourly or 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! Job Summary
Provide a full range of resource services to foster and/or adoptive families within the state mandates, COA standards, agency policies, and program plans. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct an in-depth, mutual assessment of prospective foster/adoptive families to determine suitability for foster home licensing in accordance with DCFS Rule 402, the Child Care Ace, agency policies and procedures, and other applicable rules and procedures. Conduct ongoing, mutual assessment with licensed families to ensure quality care for children and for purposes of monitoring, license renewal, and/or enforcement. Participate in the planning and implementation of the recruitment for new foster homes. Efforts should be made to secure foster families that can be matched to the population served by the programs. Complete and submit all required reports, documentation, and billing accurately and timely as required by the agency and funding sources. Identify ongoing training and support issues in existing homes and facilitate the provision of services needed to meet identified needs. Include foster/adoptive parents in the assessment and decision-making process. Participate in the supervisory process for guidance, direction, support, and approval of decision-making, assessment, service planning, and intervention. Participate in program staffing’s and present prospective and licensed families for staffing in preparation for recommending licensure, renewal of license, or other critical decisions. Additional Functions/Responsibilities
Initiate mutual assessment process with new applicants within 15 days of receipt of completed application packet or as assigned by supervisor. Complete initial home studies within 75 days of receipt of the completed application packet. Work in collaboration with the CCS Network Management Team and/or other intra-agency entities on program, fiscal, community, and organizational issues. Design and provide training or arrange for training in the community as needed. Consistently refine practice to achieve outcome measures established by the agency QF process, as well as Child and Family Services Review. Assist in the planning and facilitation of training for foster, birth, and adoptive parents and staff as required. Conduct complaint investigations and other enforcement activities in accordance with the Child Care Act, DCFS rule and procedure, and the agency’s annual Foster Parent Rights and Responsibilities Implementation Plan. Participate in additional functions, including but not limited to foster parent appreciation events. Respond to all incoming correspondence and questions in a timely manner, including but not limited to inquiries received via email, telephone, text message, and fax. Ensure reasonable measures are taken to protect confidential and/or sensitive information, as well as ensuring the security of all LSSI systems is maintained. Responsible for completing all required training assignments as well as complying with the related organizational, administrative, and programmatic policies. Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned. 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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1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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. Benefits and Perks
On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet. Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure. Salary $/Hourly or 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! Job Summary
Provide a full range of resource services to foster and/or adoptive families within the state mandates, COA standards, agency policies, and program plans. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct an in-depth, mutual assessment of prospective foster/adoptive families to determine suitability for foster home licensing in accordance with DCFS Rule 402, the Child Care Ace, agency policies and procedures, and other applicable rules and procedures. Conduct ongoing, mutual assessment with licensed families to ensure quality care for children and for purposes of monitoring, license renewal, and/or enforcement. Participate in the planning and implementation of the recruitment for new foster homes. Efforts should be made to secure foster families that can be matched to the population served by the programs. Complete and submit all required reports, documentation, and billing accurately and timely as required by the agency and funding sources. Identify ongoing training and support issues in existing homes and facilitate the provision of services needed to meet identified needs. Include foster/adoptive parents in the assessment and decision-making process. Participate in the supervisory process for guidance, direction, support, and approval of decision-making, assessment, service planning, and intervention. Participate in program staffing’s and present prospective and licensed families for staffing in preparation for recommending licensure, renewal of license, or other critical decisions. Additional Functions/Responsibilities
Initiate mutual assessment process with new applicants within 15 days of receipt of completed application packet or as assigned by supervisor. Complete initial home studies within 75 days of receipt of the completed application packet. Work in collaboration with the CCS Network Management Team and/or other intra-agency entities on program, fiscal, community, and organizational issues. Design and provide training or arrange for training in the community as needed. Consistently refine practice to achieve outcome measures established by the agency QF process, as well as Child and Family Services Review. Assist in the planning and facilitation of training for foster, birth, and adoptive parents and staff as required. Conduct complaint investigations and other enforcement activities in accordance with the Child Care Act, DCFS rule and procedure, and the agency’s annual Foster Parent Rights and Responsibilities Implementation Plan. Participate in additional functions, including but not limited to foster parent appreciation events. Respond to all incoming correspondence and questions in a timely manner, including but not limited to inquiries received via email, telephone, text message, and fax. Ensure reasonable measures are taken to protect confidential and/or sensitive information, as well as ensuring the security of all LSSI systems is maintained. Responsible for completing all required training assignments as well as complying with the related organizational, administrative, and programmatic policies. Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned. 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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