Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.

LSSI is hiring a full-time Family Supportive Services Worker. Provides the full casework services to assure the safety and well-being of children by assisting families to meet minimum parenting standards.

Benefits and Perks:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you're helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare insurance.
• Up to 26 paid vacation days.
• 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!
• The opportunity to become a part of a fantastic team of Child Welfare professionals!

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate and collaborate with other service providers, schools, healthcare facilities, to promote and ensure child well-being and safety during service delivery.
• Assess family service needs and provide linkage to community resources to remediate problems and prevent abuse or neglect and verify participation.
• Provide strengths-based case management to facilitate the resolution of low to minor challenges contributing to risk to children.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field or a degree in related human services field.
• State licensing/certification as required by the State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
• Valid Illinois driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.
• Access to transportation for visits and to transport clients to and from appointments.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.