Child Welfare Specialist in Palatine, IL

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Are you a current or former Little City employee? *
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? *
Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited school? *
Do you hold a Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) in the state of Illinois, or are you eligible to receive licensure within the first 90 days of employment? *
Do you have a valid driver's license AND current auto insurance? *
The schedule is varied and hybrid: day shift with some evenings as needed. Are you available for this schedule? *
The pay for this position is $45,000.00-$58,000.00 salary/year. Is this within your acceptable range? *
Do you have at least one year of relevant experience working with children with developmental, behavioral, and/or emotional challenges? *
Can you briefly describe the setting and your responsibilities? *
This role involves attending court hearings at least every six months and representing the child's best interest in juvenile court. Describe any experience you have with court processes, formal reviews, or documentation under legal/regulatory mandates (e.g., CANS, ACR). *
Describe a case (real or hypothetical) where you had to balance a child's safety, well-being, and permanency goals. How did you approach it? *

This position requires a criminal background check and fingerprinting as a condition of employment, in accordance with Illinois state requirements for roles involving direct care and support of individuals with disabilities. These will be initiated at the appropriate stage of the hiring process.

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