Community Connections Specialist — Child Welfare Services

Job overview

The Community Connections Specialist — Child Welfare Services role is onsite in Joliet, IL, with weekly in-home visits across Will, Grundy, and Kankakee Counties. Compensation is $25–$27 per hour, based on experience. Aunt Martha’s supports children and families through prevention, early intervention, and community-based services. The specialist assesses child safety and family needs, connects families with relevant community resources, and reinforces protective factors and family strengths. The role supports child safety and family preservation through advocacy, documentation, and collaboration with internal teams, DCFS partners, and service providers.

What you'll do

• Conduct weekly in-home visits to assess child safety, family needs, and risk factors
• use a solution-focused approach
• connect families to parenting education, in-home assistance, medical and behavioral health care, and other resources
• promote protective factors and family strengths
• maintain case documentation and reports
• collaborate with internal teams, DCFS partners, and community providers
• advocate for families while supporting child safety and family preservation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

community connections specialist

child welfare services

joliet il

aunt martha's

in-home visits

family support

child safety

community resources

family preservation

case documentation

travel across three counties

$25–$27/hour

bachelor's degree required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life and disability insurance
• paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• 401(k)
• EAP
• employee discount programs
• professional development and growth opportunities.

Why this role

A bachelor's degree in social work or a related human services field is required; a master's degree is not required. The role requires travel throughout Will, Grundy, and Kankakee Counties and may require flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

About the employer

AUNT MARTHAS HEALTH AND WELLNESS INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.