Description
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.
LSSI is hiring afull-timeChild Welfare Assistant,Monday through Friday.Under the general supervision of the program director or designee, perform a variety of social work, group and outreach activities to individuals and families.
Benefits and Perks:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you're helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:
- On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
- Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure.
- Salary $15.80-$18.30/Hourly.
- Opportunity for advancement.
- Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
- The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!
- The opportunity to become a part of a fantastic team of Child Welfare professionals!
Essential Functions:
- Carry caseload of clients providing individual, family, and group counseling, case management and evidence-based treatment services.
- Provide on-going assessment and treatment planning for youth on caseload and linkage of clients to needed services.
- Complete and submit all necessary reports and documentation accurately and on time as required by agency and funding sources.
- Provide outreach to communities and partner agencies.
- Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.
Position Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate degree preferred.
- One (1) year experience working with youth preferred.
- Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
- Knowledge of evidence based clinical interventions, including crisis intervention, preferred.
- Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using.
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in a clear, comprehensible manner.
- Valid driver's license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
- Access to reliable transportation for visits, meetings and to transport clients as needed.
- Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.
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Lutheran Social Services of IL
paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, 403(b)
Nov 14, 2024