Intact Family Specialist

Kaleidoscope Inc, a non-profit, child welfare organization located in Chicago, Illinois is looking to fill the position of Intact Family Specialist to serve families in our Intact Family program. In addition to our competitive compensation, hybrid work schedule, and benefits package, we are also offering a $3,000 signing bonus for a limited time ! Our agency was founded in 1973 on the premise that youth with emotional and behavioral challenges would be better served in their home state. Today, our mission is to enhance child and family wellbeing by delivering innovative, individualized care and strengthening community connections. Our vision is that all children and youth have the opportunity to enjoy safe and healthy lives nurtured by supportive adults and engaged communities. At Kaleidoscope, we stake our reputation on providing the highest quality child welfare services to children, youth and families involved with the Department of Children and Family Services. The work we do is both challenging and rewarding. To accomplish this high level of success, we place the utmost value on our employees and seek to provide them with opportunities for professional growth through supportive supervision, ongoing attachment and trauma-informed clinical training, small caseload ratios, flexible hybrid work schedules, competitive pay and excellent benefits. Kaleidoscope's benefits package includes: Average of over 80% employer paid coverage in our medical plans through Blue Shield and Blue Shield. PPO Dental Plan FREE Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, AD&D, Vision and TelaDoc (an On-demand medical care service) Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 26 days per year! 11 paid Holidays Paid Birthday holiday 403b Plan Employee Assistance Program Monthly cell phone reimbursement Staff luncheons and fun staff development outings and activities GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Intact Family Services (IFS) Specialist is responsible for providing a variety of community and home-based case management services to assigned families with the goal of promoting safety, wellbeing and permanency. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Position-Specific Demonstrates agency clinical philosophy in all aspects of program activities. Promptly responds to new IFS referrals by participating in the supervisory hand-off and transitional visit within the specified time frame. Develops and documents thorough initial and ongoing assessments of each assigned family. Collaborates with the family team to develop, review and modify service plans that address assessment needs related to safety, wellbeing and permanency. Prepares for and attends school staffings, court hearings and other meetings regarding the assigned families. In consultation with supervisor, makes recommendations to DCFS and court personnel on services, visitation and placement. Monitors the safety and wellbeing of assigned children/youth through face-to-face visits in the home and community, as required. Consults regularly with professionals and family members to ensure quality service coordination and communication. Provides support and information to parents in the safe and nurturing care of children with the goal of providing a stable home which meets the child/youth's needs. Ensures that client case files are complete through completing and/or obtaining required, consents for release of information or authorization for treatment and current documentation regarding caregiver treatment/services and child medical, developmental, school, therapeutic and other services. Documents all admission, ongoing and closing activities in a timely manner using approved forms/database. Maintains an awareness of community resources appropriate to child, youth and family needs, and makes proper use of these resources through referral and follow-up. Demonstrates a working knowledge of IFS Program Plan requirements, COA accreditation standards and related DCFS and policy and procedures. Completes other duties as assigned by the IFS Team Supervisor. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Degree Required : Bachelor's degree in social work or social service related degree Degree Preferred: Master's degree Language Skills: Bilingual English/Spanish preferred Minimum Years of Experience : 2 years of social service experience required; Licensure: LCSW or LCPC licensure preferred Information Technology Skills Required: Microsoft Office Proficiency Other Requirements: Must possess or pass CWEL, CANS, CERAP, Intact Specialty exams and other state of Illinois certifications, as required Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication and time management skills Full time use of minimally insured, operating automobile and valid driver's license. Must pass a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR). EEO Statement Kaleidoscope Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Inclusive/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, military discharge status, age, marital status, parental status, or source of income. Job Posted by ApplicantPro