Family Service Worker- Foster Care

Company: Children's Home Association of Illinois
Location: Peoria
Posted on: January 15, 2020

Job Description:

Family Service Worker- Foster Care Job Code: 2019-FOSTER C-018 Classification Grade 11 Hourly Job Responsibilities: This position involves providing support through a variety of interactions for the Foster Care and Intact programs, assists with reunification and maintenance of relationships through supervision of parent/child and sibling visitation, assists with transportation for appointments, including but not limited to medical, counseling, etc. JOB FUNCTION: Works directly with children, foster parents and natural parents in the Foster Care and Intact programs to provide supportive services to assist children and families in achieving their service plan goals. QUALIFICATIONS: -Minimum high school education plus related work experience working with emotionally/behaviorally disturbed children and youth -Strong interpersonal skills, maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences in clients, staff, foster parents and families served -Effective oral and written communication skills -Ability to work within a treatment team -Ability to handle job related manners in a professional, diplomatic and confidential manner -Hearing and speaking ability which allows for effective oral communication of information -Must by 21 to meet agency requirements -Ability to physically transport self and clients to various locations -Ability to lift children and/or infant carriers in and out of vehicles -Physical and emotional stamina to effectively handle job related issues and stress. Benefits: - Competitive compensation. - Medical, vision, dental insurance. - Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account. - 401K with company match. - Company paid life insurance and LTD. - Supplemental life insurance. - PTO and Sick Time.

Keywords: Children's Home Association of Illinois, Peoria , Family Service Worker- Foster Care, Other , Peoria, Illinois