• Job Description

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  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. u00A0
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  LSSI is hiring a full-timeu00A0Child Welfare Specialistu00A0that will provide services for the Galesburg office, Monday through Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM (varies).u00A0 Provides the fullu00A0casework servicesu00A0to assureu00A0theu00A0safetyu00A0andu00A0well-beingu00A0ofu00A0children byu00A0assisting families tou00A0meetu00A0minimum parenting standards.u00A0Service provision is in compliance withu00A0 stateu00A0 mandates, COA standards, agency policies, andu00A0program plans. u00A0 u00A0
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  Benefits and Perks:
  LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that youu2019re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages: u00A0 u00A0
  • On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet. u00A0
  • Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure. u00A0
  • Salary $60,000-$72,000/Annually. u00A0
  • Opportunity for advancement. u00A0
  • 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. u00A0
  • The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed! u00A0
  Essential Functions: u00A0 u00A0
  • Complete andu00A0submit allu00A0requiredu00A0reports,u00A0documentation, andu00A0billingu00A0accurately andu00A0timelyu00A0as required by agency and funding sources.u00A0 u00A0
  • Participateu00A0in supervisory processu00A0foru00A0guidance,u00A0direction,u00A0support,u00A0andu00A0approvalu00A0ofu00A0decision making,u00A0assessment,u00A0service planning andu00A0intervention.u00A0Present cases foru00A0staffingu00A0and conduct family-child team meetings.u00A0 u00A0
  • Coordinateu00A0andu00A0collaborate withu00A0other serviceu00A0providers, schools,u00A0andu00A0healthcareu00A0facilitiesu00A0to promote the child(ren)'s well-being.u00A0 u00A0
  • Assessu00A0familyu00A0 serviceu00A0 needs. u00A0 u00A0
  • Provideu00A0linkageu00A0tou00A0community resources tou00A0remediateu00A0problemsu00A0andu00A0preventu00A0abuseu00A0oru00A0neglect and verify participation.u00A0 u00A0
  • Ensureu00A0childu00A0 safetyu00A0andu00A0well-beingu00A0 duringu00A0serviceu00A0 delivery. u00A0 u00A0
  • Provideu00A0strength-basedu00A0caseu00A0management to facilitateu00A0the resolutionu00A0ofu00A0minoru00A0tou00A0moderate challenges contributing to risk to children. u00A0 u00A0
  • Advocacyu00A0 withu00A0 medicalu00A0oru00A0governmentalu00A0 institutions.u00A0 u00A0
  Position Qualifications:
  In addition to a real passion for working with at-risk children and families, this opportunity requires: u00A0 u00A0
  • Bachelor ' su00A0degreeu00A0inu00A0socialu00A0worku00A0oru00A0degreeu00A0inu00A0relatedu00A0humanu00A0servicesu00A0fieldu00A0 required.u00A0 u00A0
  • Previousu00A0childu00A0welfareu00A0experienceu00A0stronglyu00A0 desired.u00A0 u00A0
  • Stateu00A0licensing/certificationu00A0asu00A0requiredu00A0by theu00A0stateu00A0of Illinoisu00A0Department of Childrenu00A0and Family Services.u00A0 u00A0
  • Backgroundu00A0checku00A0c l earance ,u00A0 bothu00A0criminalu00A0andu00A0 CANTS . u00A0 u00A0
  • Basicu00A0understanding ofu00A0Word,u00A0Excel ,u00A0 SharePoint, etc.u00A0andu00A0willingnessu00A0tou00A0learnu00A0otheru00A0 systemsu00A0 used by LSSI.u00A0 u00A0
  • Demonstrated abilityu00A0tou00A0communicate inu00A0au00A0clear, comprehensibleu00A0manner,u00A0bothu00A0verbally andu00A0inu00A0writing.u00A0 u00A0
  • Validu00A0driver ' su00A0license ,u00A0 inu00A0goodu00A0standingu00A0foru00A0theu00A0stateu00A0ofu00A0residencyu00A0 required.u00A0 u00A0
  • Accessu00A0to reliableu00A0 transportation.u00A0 u00A0
  • Proofu00A0ofu00A0va l idu00A0ILu00A0statutoryu00A0minimumu00A0liabilityu00A0insuranceu00A0coverageu00A0required.u00A0 u00A0
  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. u00A0 u00A0 u00A0

• About the company

  LSSI is a not-for-profit social services agency serving people of all faiths and all walks of life, including children, families and adults.

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