Licensing Representative

Gain a meaningful career helping children and families thrive. If you have a desire to help others, this might be the place for you. Join our welcoming environment and make an impact!

The team at LCFS brings their best to the important work of strengthening families and building futures for children and parents. As a leading child welfare agency with 16 locations across Illinois, our mission is to nurture and strengthen children and families in need. Be a part of a team that is a leader in innovative best practice and strong child welfare outcomes!

Professional Development/ Training and Support

Health and Wellness

Work/Life Balance

Life Insurance & Disability Insurance

Employee Recognition/Staff Engagement

• Tuition Assistance/ Reimbursement Program (up to $3,000/year after first year of employment)
• Employer paid licensure for LCSW and LCPC
• University tuition discount available upon hire:
• Chamberlain University: 10% discount
• Lewis University: 20% discount
• National Louis University: 10% discount
• Extensive Leadership Training and Professional Development Classes
• LGBTQ+ Training
• Supervisory support
• Public Loan Forgiveness Organization

LCFS is an equal opportunity employer and consideration for employment is made without regard to: race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Position:Licensing Representative

Location: Springfield, IL

Job :2165

# of Openings:1

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois
What We Do
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois improves the well-being of people across the state by protecting children, strengthening families and building futures for those who have experienced trauma. We do this as a leading provider of a variety of child welfare services. LCFS is a welcoming organization serving children, individuals, families and communities of all faiths, races, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender expressions and gender-identifications.
Who We Are
Champions in supporting children, youth and families throughout Illinois so they are able to reach their full potential.
Dynamic and innovative leadership who believe in collaboration with their team of professionals and are revolutionizing the impact on services to families.
A community which embraces and is committed to being WIDE (welcoming, inclusive, diverse and equitable).
Impacting the child welfare community by addressing institutional racism and implicit bias to increase positive outcomes for children and families of color.
Creating a culture focused on supporting families and ensuring all children find safe, loving permanent homes, particularly by reuniting them with their families.
Join the team of professional staff providing excellent services to children and families!
Licensing Representative
Monitors all licensing applications to ensure that they are processed and submitted to DCFS in an accurate and timely manner.
Monitors all 6 month evaluations of foster/relative homes. Monitors all renewals of foster/relative homes.
Assists supervisor in monitoring the quality and quantity of licensing services provided by the workers.
Reviews licensing materials and studies written by downstate staff.
Processes all licensing documentation for adoption staff.
Prepares and distributes listing of foster homes available for placement to other units.
Works effectively with other Child Welfare units to monitor foster parent performance.
Provides assistance and consultation to downstate supervisors and licensing staff.
Conducts foster parent surveys regarding foster parent concerns, needs, and satisfaction with service.
Assists in training sessions and support groups of foster parents.
EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field. Prefer but not required at least 1 year of Child Welfare experience, licensed as a Child Welfare Specialist and trained in DCFS Rule 402 and Child Care Act. Must demonstrate ability to relate to clients. Must have own car with valid driver’s license and insurance.
PHYSICAL AND SPECIAL DEMANDS
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