Foster Care Family Support Specialist

Job overview

The Foster Care Family Support Specialist works across office, home, community, and foster care settings, based at Stewart Campus in Chicago, IL. The schedule is full-time, with evening, weekend, and holiday availability potentially required based on program needs. Compensation is $19.62–$22.00 per hour, varying by education and experience. Lawrence Hall’s Foster Care Program connects DCFS-referred youth ages 0–21 with safe homes and services that support permanency.

What you'll do

• Transport youth to school, family visits, therapy, medical appointments, and other activities
• supervise and document parent-child and sibling visits in accordance with agency and DCFS requirements
• support daily living, personal care, mentoring, and skill development
• provide respite support for foster families
• assist caseworkers during home visits and provide stabilization services as needed
• complete documentation, reports, and service notes accurately and promptly.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

foster care

family support

chicago il

lawrence hall

full-time

$19.62–$22.00/hour

youth services

family visitation

transportation

trauma-informed services

flexible schedule

evenings and weekends may be required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Average of 17–25 days PTO plus nine holidays
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 5% employer match
• FSA
• commuter benefits
• employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• disability coverage
• EAP
• wellness reimbursement
• referral bonus
• CEUs for licensed employees
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Why this role

Frequent travel throughout Chicago is required, using an agency or personal vehicle. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Illinois driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and proof of insurance. Benefits include PTO, holidays, insurance, retirement match, and other employee supports.

About the employer

Lawrence Hall is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.