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SOS CHILDREN'S VILLAGES ILLINOIS Family Support Specialist in Chicago, Illinois
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11923555
Why SOS Illinois?
At SOS Illinois we are committed to keeping brothers and sisters in foster care together by providing safe, stable, and loving homes. We do this by offering an innovative approach to traditional foster care. Our model of care provides a private, single-family home, access to a community center, and support from professionally trained Foster Parents and staff. With this, the children we serve benefit from the stability of remaining with their siblings as well as the support of neighboring SOS Illinois Foster Parents and the entire community.
Work for an impactful organization with a purpose
Corporate culture that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion
Hybrid/flexible work options to help balance work and life
PTO (paid time off in the form of personal days, sick time, vacation days, and paid company holidays
Employee Referral Bonuses
Employee Well-Being Benefits
Competitive Healthcare plans through BCBS for you and your dependents (eligible the first of the following month after 30 of FT employment)
Vision/Dental/Life Insurance offerings
Flexible PTO
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
403b Retirement Savings Plan (nonprofit version of 401K). Able to contribute immediately upon full-time employment. In addition, the organization will contribute 4% to your savings plan after 12 months of full-time employment regardless if you are contributing.
Part of the federal student loan forgiveness program
Access to financial advisors and financial education tools
Tuition reimbursement options
Opportunities for further education as well as time to attend trainings/workshops/etc. for personal/professional development
The Role:Provides in-home intervention to children and their families utilizing a cognitive-behavioral, solution focused model to help families adopt positive solutions to problems through the teaching of skills and behavioral techniques accessing community resources and support.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for intervention and treatment process for families referred for or seeking In Home Family Services.
Provides screening and assessments in order to identify family protective and risk factors, challenges, strengths, and areas to address in the service plan.
Provides services and support in conjunction of the service plan; with constant review and adjustment as needed.
Maintains expected level of direct contact with families per program requirements, and remains available to families 24/7, for crisis intervention as needed.
Maintain complete, accurate, and current service reports on families served including timely written case notes, treatment plans, family assessments and court reports as required and/or requested by DCFS, referral sources and SOS.
Conducts audits of client files at least quarterly.
Provides training and support groups on various topics, as needed, based on community and client trends, requests from organizations, and collaboration with other programs. Topics include, but are not limited to, healthy relationships, self-esteem, bullying, financial literacy, leadership, parenting, and more.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with community service providers and resources, such as medical staff and clinics, public welfare personnel, lawyers, therapists, law enforcement staff, school officials, neighbors, religious and youth organization representatives, etc.; utilizing referral sources as necessary.
Coordinates effectively with families and community agencies for the maximum utilization of available resources to address the service goals of the cases assigned.
Prepares and submits reports and/or recommendations to the direct supervision concerning case load status, budget equests, and changes in service plans, and any unusual incidents that occur in the operation of the program. Perform on-call duties as needed to carry out the responsibilities as required.
Communicates problems and issues within the department to the In Home Family Coordinator or Director.
Must be able to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with children and families, staff, and support agencies.
Completes all mandatory agency and job specific training.
Represents SOS in a professional manner to the pub