Permanency Support Specialist

Caritas Family Solutions•Herrin, IL

22m•Onsite

About The Position

The Foster Care Permanency Support Specialist will serve as a support person for the Foster Care Case Manager and the Foster Care Supervisor. This position is supervised by the Administrative Manager.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (Related fields will be considered.)
Administrative — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
No experience required (For positions that manage staff, the years specified need to be progressive years of management experience. For all positions, the years required can be interchanged with equivalent experience from an advanced degree related to this job and/or with other relevant experience verified by applicant/incumbent).
Active Learning — Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Active Listening — Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reading Comprehension — Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Speaking — Talk to others to convey information effectively.
Writing — Communicate effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Language — Able to read and write in English.
Coordination — Adjust actions in relation to others' actions.
Service Orientation — Look for ways to help people.
Social Perceptiveness — Be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Complex Problem Solving — Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Time pressure planning — Plan and be responsible for regularly meeting strict deadlines.
Judgment and Decision Making — Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one ensuring that decisions made have an impact on others, the image/reputation of Caritas, and/or the financial resources.
Must display a willingness to adopt trauma informed interventions, principles, and practices as well as commitment to ongoing development of their capacity for application of trauma informed care.
Realizes the prevalence of trauma among persons served by Caritas and the general population.
Recognizes how trauma affects everyone involved-including clients, their families, staff, and community; and impacts behaviors.
Responds to trauma by actively implementing the guiding principles of trauma informed care into their daily practice.
Resists re-traumatization of persons served and staff providing services, by creating safe, welcoming, and supportive environments.
Proficient Computer Skills In: Excel, Outlook, Word, Database Management Software
Expert Computer Skills In: Excel, Outlook, Word, Database Management Software
Access to reliable transportation to get to/from work: Required.
Access to a reliable automobile: Required
Must provide proof of auto liability insurance (and continue to while working in this position): Required
Must possess a valid driver's license: Required

Responsibilities

Assists Foster Care Case Manager with preparation of court hearings, ACR’s, CIPP’s and other meetings.
Types and/or proofs reports as needed.
Files court reports.
E-Files or occasionally files appropriate/required documents.
Provides transportation of children/parents to appointments, on an occasional (emergency basis)
Enters CFS 502’s into SACWIS.
Submits 1425L.
Tracks/Assists with Legal Screens.
Tracks/Assists with Adoption Subsidy Packets.
Assembles new files and filing.
Maintains checklists of what is needed, due, expired or missing.
Completes initial clothing shopping for new cases.
Completes referral forms and other documentation necessary for the effective, efficient, achievement of the permanency goal by established timeframes.
Completes all Caritas paperwork and complies with program expectations as related to the position.
Makes courtesy calls to remind parents of upcoming appointments.