Child Welfare Specialist

The Child Welfare Specialist initiates and facilitates casework functions within Illinois' foster care and adoption system to ensure the safety, well-being, and permanency of assigned youth. This role involves managing a blended caseload, conducting home visits, and collaborating with biological families, foster parents, and community providers to support reunification or alternative placement goals. The position requires maintaining detailed case documentation, attending court hearings, and providing clinical support and advocacy for children with developmental, behavioral, or emotional challenges.