Family Enhancement Worker

Kaleidoscope, a non-profit, child welfare organization located in Chicago, Illinois is seeking to fill the position of a Family Enhancement Worker to help serve families in our Intact Family Program. 

Founded in 1973, our mission today 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 responsive adults.

Job Summary

The Family Enhancement Worker provides short-term supportive assistance alongside the case managers in carrying out the delivery of program services to families.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Position-Specific

• Conduct collateral contacts with client by telephone or in person to assess needs.
• Responsible for updating supervisors regarding contact made with family.
• Provide clients with community-based resource information, as needed.
• Provide casework assistance to case managers as directed by director or supervisors that include obtaining documentation i.e., consent for release of information forms.
• Demonstrates a knowledge and acceptance of Agency policies and procedures and the policies and procedures of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) including procedures related to confidentiality.
• Provide transportation for clients to various appointments such as doctor, WIC, school, etc.
• Provide assistance to the client to enhance accessibility to service delivery such as household budgeting and homemaker services.
• Participate in supervision between the child welfare services worker and supervisor, when requested, to discuss case dynamics.
• Assist with administrative duties such as copies, filing, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned by program Director and team Supervisors.

Educational Requirements/General Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 year of social services or related field experience
• Full time use of insured, operating automobile and valid driver’s license. Subject to a MVR Report.

COVID-19 Notice

In accordance with Kaleidoscope’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we require all employees hired as of November 16, 2021 to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to safeguard the health of our employees and their families; clients; visitors; and the community at large. Additionally, all employees are required to practice social distancing and be masked in the office when away from assigned workstations. As such, only fully vaccinated candidates will be considered for employment with Kaleidoscope at this time unless eligible for medical or religious exemption.

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.