What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Welfare Specialist position at The Ace Consulting Group?
Child Welfare Specialist
Location: Various locations in Illinois (including Evergreen Park, Oak Park & Mt. Vernon)
Full-Time | $50,000 – $55,000 per year
Make a Difference in a Child’s Life!
The Ace Consulting Group is actively recruiting on behalf of one of our trusted nonprofit clients for Child Welfare Specialists. This meaningful role is perfect for someone passionate about supporting children and families through advocacy, case management, and community-based services.
What You’ll Do As The Child Welfare Specialist:
- Manage a caseload of children and families within the child welfare system
- Monitor safety, well-being, and progress toward family reunification
- Coordinate services like counseling, mentoring, and crisis intervention
- Prepare documentation for courts and ensure records are accurate and timely
- Partner with schools, medical professionals, and foster families to support each child
- Participate in clinical meetings, on-call support, and home visits
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in a human services-related field
- 1 year experience in case management, child welfare, or a similar role
- Must hold a valid Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) in Illinois
- Strong communication skills, crisis management ability, and empathy
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred (not required)
- Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation
Benefits
This is a temp to hire opportunity, while working for ACE you will qualify for medical benefits and IL Paid Leave. Once hired, you will qualify for 401k, PTO, holiday pay, life insurance, tuition reimbursement and more!
Why Apply Through Ace?
The Ace Consulting Group helps connect great people to great mission-driven opportunities. We’ll guide you through the process and advocate for you every step of the way.
Apply Now to Join the Impactful World of Child Welfare!
Ready to get started? Submit your resume to The Ace Consulting Group and we’ll be in touch if you're a fit for one of our openings.
EEO
The Ace Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Although you may not be working directly for The Ace Consulting Group (if this is a direct hire opportunity), we partner with clients who share the same hiring initiatives as us.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $58,735.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
License/Certification:
- Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000