Foster Care Case Worker

Job overview

The Foster Care Case Worker role is hybrid in Arlington Heights, IL, with work at the agency office, courthouse, DCFS facilities, clients’ homes, and in a vehicle; the posting states office attendance twice weekly and also references hybrid positions. Salary is $63,954 per year. Shelter Youth & Family Services provides care and programs to support children and families at risk and in need. The case worker provides direct services to foster care clients and high-risk families, coordinating assessments, referrals, and service plans. The role monitors safety and progress, supports permanency planning, and works with families, community providers, supervisors, and DCFS to advance client needs.

What you'll do

• Provide individual and family casework using trauma-informed services and community connections
• assess needs and develop and monitor service plans
• assess client safety and recommend referrals or placements
• assess and implement permanency plans
• connect clients with community resources
• maintain timely records and reports
• participate in court proceedings and case reviews
• coordinate family and sibling visits
• maintain required home and community contact.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

foster care case worker

child welfare

family casework

trauma-informed services

permanency planning

hybrid

arlington heights il

shelter youth & family services

$63,954/year

bachelor's degree required

dcfs

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field required; master’s in social work desired; must meet Illinois DCFS driver requirements, pass the CWEL exam and required courses, and hold a valid driver’s license with reliable insured transportation; CPR, First Aid, and CPI certification required within six months.

About the employer

Shelter Youth & Family Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.