Intact Family Specialist- Hybrid

Kaleidoscope Inc., a non-profit child welfare organization located in Chicago, Illinois, is seeking to fill the position of Intact Family Specialist to serve families in our Intact Family program. Founded in 1973, our mission remains to enhance child and family well‑being by delivering innovative, individualized care and fostering community connections. Our vision is that all children and youth have the opportunity to enjoy safe and healthy lives nurtured by responsive adults.

At Kaleidoscope, we stake our reputation on providing the highest quality child allant services to children, youth, and families involved with the Department of Children and Family Services. The work we do is both challenging and rewarding. To accomplish this high level of success, we place the utmost value on our employees and seek to provide them with opportunities for professional growth through LU supportive supervision, ongoing attachment and trauma‑informed clinical training, small caseload ratios, flexible hybrid work schedules, competitive pay, and excellent benefits.

General Description

The Intact Family Services (IFS) Specialist is responsible for providing a variety of community and home‑based case management services to assigned families to promote safety, well‑being, and permanency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstr Combo agency clinical philosophy in all aspects of program activities.
• Promptly responds to new IFS referrals by participating in the supervisory hand‑off and transitional visit within the specified time frame.
• Develops and documents thorough initial and ongoing assessments of each assigned family.
• Collaborates with the family team to develop, review, and modify service plans that address assessment needs related to safety, well‑being, and permanency.
• Prepares for and attends school staffings, court hearings, and other meetings regarding the assigned families.
• In steps with their supervisor, makes recommendations to DCFS and court personnel on services, visitation, and placement.
• Monitors the safety and well‑being of assigned children/youth through face‑to‑face visits in the home and community, as required.
• Consults regularly with professionals and family members to ensure quality service coordination and communication.
• Provides support and information to parents in the safe and nurturing care of children with the aim of providing a stable home that meets the child/youth's needs.
• Ensures that client-Loase files are complete through completing and/or obtaining required consents for release of information or authorization for treatment and current documentation regarding caregiver treatment/services and child medical, developmental, school, therapeutic, and other services.
• Documents all admission, ongoing, and closing activities in a timely manner using approved forms/database.
• Maintains an awareness of community resources appropriate to child, youth, and family needs, and makes proper use of these resources through referral and follow‑up.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of IFS Program Plan requirements, COA accreditation standard, and related DCFS and policy and procedures.
• Completes other duties as assigned by the IFS Team Supervisor.

Education Requirements / General Qualifications

• Minimum Degree
  
  Required:
  
  Bachelor's degree in social work or a social‑service related degree.
• Degree Preferred:
  Master’s degree.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Minimum Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  2 years of social service experience required.
• Licensure: LCSW or LCPC licensure preferred.
• Information Technology
  
  Skills Required:
  
  Microsoft Office Proficiency.
• Other Requirements:
  Must possess or pass CWEL, CANS, CERAP, Intact Specialty exams, and other state of Illinois certifications, as required.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication and time management skills. Full‑time use of a minimally insured, operating automobile and a valid driver's license. Must pass a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).

COVID‑19 Notice upset>

In accordance with Kaleidoscope's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we require all employees hired as of November 16, 2021, to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 in order to safeguard the health of our employees and the community. Only fully vaccinated candidates will be considered unless eligible for a medical or religious exemption.

Kaleidoscope Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Inclusive/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, military discharge status, age, marital status, parental status, or source of income.

Salary

$50,500 - $59,720 per year