Foster Care Caseworker-CWEL/CERAP certification
About Envision Unlimited: Founded in 1948 in Chicago, Envision Unlimited provides a full spectrum of care for individuals with disabilities ranging in age from infancy to 80+. We serve all individuals regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, and foster care. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, foster care and Supportive Housing.
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Job Title: Foster CareCaseworker (Hybrid)
Location: Cook County, IL (Hybrid)
Salary: $56,992 annually + full benefits
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Foster Care Caseworker to support children, youth, families, and foster/adoptive homes through case management, placement support, home visits, documentation, and coordination with community resources and service providers.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with child placement and provide ongoing support to children and foster/adoptive homes.
- Connect children, parents, and guardians with community resources based on family needs.
- Maintain case records, reports, progress notes, itineraries, and required placement paperwork.
- Conduct home visits and document progress toward service and permanency goals.
- Coordinate transitions between foster homes and support family, school, psychiatric, team, ACR, and court-related activities.
- Attend court hearings and testify when needed.
Preferred
- CWEL certification
- CERAP certification
- Experience working with adolescents
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees so classified.