Child Welfare Specialist
Little City FoundationIllinois, United States
Posted March 3, 2026
45000 - 55000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Little City Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Through advocacy, residential care, respite services, and specialized programs for autism and other developmental challenges, the organization fosters safe, inclusive environments. By promoting continuous learning, creative exploration, and productive employment, Little City helps clients realize their unique potential. Its compassionate, community-centric approach sets it apart in the disability services sector.
Job Description
Child Welfare Specialist initiates, facilitates, and performs casework-related functions to ensure the safety, well-being, and permanency of children in foster care and adoption programs. The role involves assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing monitoring of safety and well-being, as well as providing counseling and training to biological parents and foster families.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school
- 1 year of relevant experience working with children with developmental, behavioral, and/or emotional challenges preferred
- Licensed as a Child Welfare Employee (CWEL) in the state of Illinois or eligible to receive licensure within the first 90-days of employment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in the use of a computer and in entering case-related documentation into a centralized database
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans with employer match
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life insurance
- Critical illness
- Hospital indemnity
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time)
- Employee assistance program
