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One Hope United Permanency Achievement Specialist in Chicago, Illinois
Description
The Permanency Achievement Specialist is responsible for providing support and assistance to the Foster Care Case Managers to help youth in care achieve timely long-term permanency. The position will assist Foster Care Case Managers preparing the youth's case for reunification, adoption and or guardianship and help mitigate any barriers to achieving permanency.
Job Duties Include:
Provide consultation regarding permanency issues to identify and remove barriers to permanency, working to secure appropriate placements for children
Monitor and complete permanencies with children waiting for reunification or adoption/subsidized guardianship
Assist the case manager with the facilitates of community resources to prepare the home of parents
Assist the case manager with post adoption, guardianship connection to the DCFS unit prior to finalization
Compiles documents from the field needed to finalize the subsidy process
Work to secure additional service resources in a timely manner to expedite permanency
When reunification is not possible, assist the worker in listing children for adoption with the applicable Adoption registry
Assist the worker to complete required documentation and home study to begin the adoption or sub-guardianship subsidy process
Submit, monitor, and follow up with the needs of the subsidy packet pending DCFS approval
Support the case manager with completion of ICPC documentation to IDCFS needed for out of state permanency options for children with relatives and licensed potential adoptive families, working with the receiving state to eliminate barriers
Provide linkage between case managers, recruitment resource specialists, adoptions staff and community providers to expedite and finalize the permanency process
Ensure that all necessary actions and reviews have taken place to facilitate positive permanency outcomes
Qualifications
Education
B achelor's degree in social work, or another related human service field required
Experience
Experience working with children with special needs preferred
Experience or training in Reunification, Adoption and Sub-Guardianship
Certification & Licenses
- CWEL, 402, Child Care Act required
Other
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with OHU required levels of coverage for auto insurance
Ability to pass background check
Must be able to pass the State of Illinois written examination on Licensing Standards for Foster Family Homes (402), the Child Care Act
Required Skills
Ability to engage with families
Proficient in the use of a computer to complete all required documentation
We Invest in You!
Competitive pay and benefits
Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
Generous vacation and PTO plans
Health, dental, vision, retirement plan with employer contribution, health savings account, Agency paid life and LTD, supplemental life insurance
Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
Leadership opportunities on site-based Center Management Teams
A Different Kind Of Employer - One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us?
800 talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois, Missouri, and Florida
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Energetic leadership and a rich community of support
One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. One Hope United participates in e Verify.
In the spirit of caring for one another and our community, please note that upon accepting an offer of employment from One Hope United, you will be required to share proof of a Covid-19 vaccination. The requirement is subject to accommodation in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.