Permanency Achievement Specialist

Salary: $50,000/yearPOSITION: Permanency Achievement SpecialistQUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in social work, or another related human service field. CWEL preferred but not required. Ability to engage with families. Must be proficient in the use of a computer to complete all documentation required to complete the duties below. Experience working with children with special needs preferred, as well as experience or training in Reunification, Adoption and Sub-Guardianship. Must have a valid Illinois Driver's License and an ability to pass a background check and be able to pass State of Illinois written examination on Licensing Standards for Foster Family Homes (402), the Child Care Act.CLASSIFICATION: Exempt FulltimeREPORTS TO: Family Permanency SupervisorSummary: Assists with completing documentation for permanencies.I. Duties: Provides consultation regarding permanency issues; identifies and removes barriers to permanency, working to secure appropriate placements for children; monitors and takes action to complete permanencies with children waiting for reunification or adoption/subsidized guardianship. Assists the worker with the facilitates of community resources to prepare the home of parent. Assists the worker with post adoption, Guardianship connection to the DCFS unit prior to finalization. When reunification is not possible, assists the worker in listing children for adoption with Greenlight or the applicable Adoption registry. Assists the worker to complete required documentation and home study to begin the Adoption or Sub Guardianship subsidy process. Supports the worker with completion of ICPC documentation to IDCFS needed for out of state permanency options for children with relatives and licensed potential adoptive families, and work with the receiving state to eliminate barriers. Provides linkages between caseworkers, recruitment resource specialists, adoptions staff and community providers to expedite and finalize the permanency process and ensures all necessary actions and reviews have taken place to facilitate positive permanency outcomes. Completes legal screen process for termination of parental rights, simplified adoptions, and subsidized guardianships. Collaborates with caseworkers to obtain all necessary legal screening documents.II. Direct Services Provide transportation for clients as directed by Foster Care Supervisor Supervise family visits as directed by Foster Care Supervisor Staff all cases with the clients foster care worker and Foster Care Supervisor Check voice mail on working days and return messages in appropriate time frame. Contact parents and/or foster parents regarding appointments or visits. Contact other necessary parties for transports or visits. Completes home study interviews with prospective adoption and guardianship familiesIII. Other Duties Actively participates in YSBIVs Continuous Quality Improvement program Checks emails on a daily basis. Keeps outlook calendar updated on a regular basis and shares with supervisor Comply with rules established for the position. Submit service tickets and visitation records to supervisor on a weekly basis. Attend agency meetings, trainings, events and supervisory meetings as directed by Foster Care SupervisorIV. Core Competencies Computer proficient great communication skills self starter team player organized attention to detail* Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley believes that all people deserve inclusivity, fairness, and justice. We believe that both the success of our team and the wellness of our community is strongest by recognizing the qualities that make each person unique, including race, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religion, national origin, gender identity and other identities. The YSB team values and respects each other and our community as we proudly serve.

Salary : $50,000