Kids Above All is seeking a Family Resource Specialist for our Chicago-South location.
Job Summary:
The Family Resource Specialist understand the case management services/procedures for children and families in regular, specialized or home-of-relative foster care programs. Recruiting for placement within our department, cold calling, investigations and working with cases throughout the department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review case files.
- Schedule meeting with children and foster parents.
- Prepare, maintain and provide documents and reports of cases.
- Refer clients to services and monitor progress in services.
- Recruit for placement.
- Investigate cases
- Complete data entry into client management systems.
- Consult and review cases with supervisors.
- May recruit, study and license foster homes.
- Work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team to do what is in the best interest of the child/family.
We are looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Service, Psychology or similar degree from an accredited university.
- Passing of all DCFS required examinations and certifications including the DCFS Child Welfare Licensure is preferred.
- 1 year of experience preferred
- Valid driver’s license, access to an insured automobile and acceptable driving record
- Demonstrated ability to build professional relationships
Must have a good driving record and willingness to travel. This position requires traveling to different site locations, court and home visiting.
Why Kids Above All?
At Kids Above All we value our employee’s work/life balance. Moreover, we offer:
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Paid Vacation and 14 paid agency holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, 401k, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary AFLAC coverage, and Agency paid life insurance (Kids Above All pays 80% of the cost for employee medical coverage)
- Flexible schedules
- Agency laptop and Cell phone provided for full-time staff
- Ongoing training
- Work-life balance
Range for Bachelors Degree: $50,050- $56,600.
Range for Masters Degree: $54,550- $66,550
Kids Above All is a Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and veterans are highly encouraged to apply.
