Bilingual Clinician — Child Welfare and Foster Care

Job overview

The Bilingual Clinician — Child Welfare and Foster Care is an onsite role based in Chicago, IL, providing services in clients’ homes and communities. Compensation starts at $60,050 annually; final compensation depends on experience. The role supports youth in Illinois foster care through two child welfare contracts, including the Illinois Early Childhood Court Team. The clinician provides therapy and related clinical services to youth and families to support placement stability and help clients remain in their communities when clinically indicated. Through assessment, treatment planning, family support, and transition planning, the role contributes to continuity of care and the goals of the child welfare programs.

What you'll do

• Provide in-home or community-based individual and family therapy
• treatment may include parent consultation, couple, or group modalities. Gather and analyze information, complete assessments, formulate treatment plans, and implement treatment with supervisory consultation. Develop aftercare, discharge, and transition plans
• complete timely treatment documentation
• obtain and maintain certification to administer IM+CANS, DCFS CANS, and FAST assessment tools
• collaborate with agency personnel and participate in weekly supervision. Spanish fluency is required
• evening availability may be needed based on client and program needs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

bilingual clinician

child welfare

foster care

spanish fluency

chicago il

onsite

family therapy

youth services

community-based care

master’s degree

jcfs chicago

starting at $60,050 annually

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and paid federal and Jewish holidays
• full-time benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) contribution and match, wellness and financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, and six weeks of paid parental leave.

Why this role

Master’s degree in social work or a related human services field and fluent Spanish are required. A valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and reliable vehicle are required for travel in the Chicago metropolitan area. Benefits for eligible full-time employees include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with contribution and match, training, tuition reimbursement, and six weeks of paid parental leave.

About the employer

Jewish Child and Family Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.