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Adoption Caseworkers
Adoption caseworkers recruit, evaluate and make recommendations for licensed
adoptive candidates, implement placement of children, provide pregnancy
counseling, facilitate alternatives available, and assist expectant parents in
reaching a sound decision. Successful candidates will hold a bachelor degree in
social work, psychology, or in a related field. They must also possess the ability
to pass state licensure tests.
Caseaides
Caseaides provide and monitor parental and sibling visits to ensure safety,
maintain accurate case notes, and to transport children and families as needed.
Successful candidates will hold a high school diploma or GED with interest in
the social service field
Clerical Support Staff
Secretary/Receptionist support provide clerical support to Staff. Duties include
providing reception and general clerical duties, answering the phone, entering
data and preparing billings, preparing billings and recording receipted
payments, composing and typing correspondence, providing accounts payable
to Administration, providing disbursements from petty cash, maintaining petty
cash and checking and providing services for office operation. Successful
candidates will hold a high school diploma or equivalent education and
experience.
Physician Referral
Physician Referral Coordintor operates the Physician Referral telephone line to
receive calls and verify client eligibility. Responsible for referring Medicaid clients
to doctors and other community resources and for referring pediatric clients for
the Kane County Health Department.
Physician Referral Director
Physician Referral Director position is for 37.5 hours a week and would require
an individual to provide overall support, coordination and direction to Physician
Referral Services. Responsibilities would include the planning, coordination,
staffing, and communication within the program to effectively deliver quality
services throughout the service area. The Director would attend commission
meetings, provide physician outreach, and maintain community contacts and
public relations. Candidates must have Associates degree or equivalent from a
two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related
experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Bi-lingual Outreach
Bi-lingual Outreach Caseworkers assist members of the community in
accessing and utilizing the services and programs of the area by means of
advocacy, translation and transportation; they assist with referrals; and
ensure individuals and families understand the availability of services and their
responsibilities and obligations for those they receive. Our bi-lingual
caseworkers have a bachelor's degree or a high-school diploma along with
experience in delivering human services. They are also fluent in bi-lingual
skills in Spanish and English.
Foster Care Caseworker
Foster care caseworkers implement placement of children, complete family
assessments, and develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate client
service plans. Successful candidates will hold a bachelor degree in social work,
psychology, or in a related field. They must also possess the ability to pass state
licensure tests.
Recruiting/Licensing
Recruiting/Licensing caseworkers recruit foster parents and provide training.
Assist in the licensing process of foster homes and in placement of children
in need of substitute care. Develop recruitment and training programs for
special needs foster homes. Identify appropriate placements for foster children
using state approved matching tools. Work with child welfare staff to assist in all
aspects of the placement process and in assessing the needs for various types
of homes. Ensure foster homes meet all licensing standards. Maintain case
files to ensure compliance with state regulations, and provide regular monitoring
as required. Successful candidates will hold a bachelor degree in social work,
psychology, or in a related field. They must also possess the ability to pass state
licensure tests.
Regional Director
This position is responsible for the daily operation and management of
designated regional and satellite offices, for the management of staff, and for the
implementation and administration of agency programs. Successful candidate
will be a Catholic in good standing. Individual must possess excellent written
and verbal communication skills, well developed organizational skills and work
collaboratively with staff at all levels. Master degree in social work or related field
required as well as five or more years in social work programs with experience in
child welfare, counseling and supervision.
Therapists
Professional counselors provide professional, confidential counseling to
individuals, couples and families. Successful candidates will hold a master
degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or in a related field. They must
also possess LCPC or LCSW or be in active preparation to attain license.
School Counselors
School counselors assist in identifying Catholic elementary school children with
social, emotional or learning problems and provide intervention on site or refer
the children to appropriate outside agencies. Successful candidates will hold a
masters degree and have several years of counseling experience and be a
Catholic in good standing.
Immigration & Refugee Caseworker
Immigration and Refugee Caseworkers provide service to clients in preparation
of applications and petitions for submission to the United States Citizenship and
Immigration Service. Do intake assessment to determine the needs of the client
in respect to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service regulations. Advise
clients of the availability of services. Ensure the clients are aware of their
responsibilities and obligations for the services they receive. Prepare
appropriate petitions and applications as needed. Maintain accurate case files
for each refugee family on their behalf. Provide a friendly, positive environment
for the client. Seek clarification on immigration law as needed from the Program
Director. Serve as a resource to other staff with new information. Must have a
high school diploma.
Foster Care Caseaid Coordinator
Foster Care Caseaide Coordinator has a High School Diploma or GED with
interest in social service. Coordinator provides and monitors parental and
sibling visits to ensure safety; maintains accurate case notes; transports
children and families as needed; reports activities to caseworkers; oversees
other case aides in their duties; and provides scheduling of other caseaides to
organize and provide for the necessary transportation
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