Bilingual Permanency Achievement Specialist

Bilingual Permanency Achievement Specialist This position is in both our Pilsen office and Joliet office.

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Permanency Achievement Specialist to join our team in Champaign, IL. The ideal candidate will be responsible for working with children and families to achieve permanency through adoption or reunification. This role involves providing support, resources, and guidance to ensure successful outcomes for children in need of permanent homes.

• Develop and implement permanency plans for children in foster care
• Collaborate with social workers, case managers, and other professionals to support permanency goals
• Provide counseling and support services to children and families throughout the permanency process
• Advocate for the best interests of children in court hearings and meetings
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all interactions and progress

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field
  required
• Previous experience working with children and families in a social services setting
  required
• Knowledge of child welfare laws and regulations
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) written and orally required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Tuition assistance up to $2500 per fiscal year
• Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days, up to 6 paid Personal Days, 1 paid Mental Health Day, and up to 5 paid Sick days annually
• Medical, dental, vision, 403 (b) retirement, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, dependent care, commuter and transit
• Agency-paid Life&ADD insurance up to $50K based on salary and short-term disability
• Agency-paid long-term after 1 year of employment
• Voluntary Supplemental Life&ADD, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
• Voluntary Legal Plans
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program with 6 free counseling sessions
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
• Free LCSW and LCPC Supervision hours available in some locations

• 800+ talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois and Florida
• Fiscally stable, $70 Million agency-- strong since 1895
• Energetic leadership and a rich community of support