Bilingual Permanency Achievement Specialist

Location: 924 W. 19th Place, Suite 300 Chicago (Pilsen), IL Job Id: 7685 # of Openings: 1 This position is in both our Pilsen office and Joliet office. Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Permanency Achievement Specialist to join our team in Champaign, IL. The ideal candidate will be responsible for working with children and families to achieve permanency through adoption or reunification. This role involves providing support, resources, and guidance to ensure successful outcomes for children in need of permanent homes. Responsibilities: Develop and implement permanency plans for children in foster care Collaborate with social workers, case managers, and other professionals to support permanency goals Provide counseling and support services to children and families throughout the permanency process Advocate for the best interests of children in court hearings and meetings Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all interactions and progress Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field required Previous experience working with children and families in a social services setting required Knowledge of child welfare laws and regulations Bilingual (Spanish and English) written and orally required Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team We Invest in You! Tuition assistance up to $2500 per fiscal year Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days, up to 6 paid Personal Days, 1 paid Mental Health Day, and up to 5 paid Sick days annually Medical, dental, vision, 403 (b) retirement, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, dependent care, commuter and transit Agency-paid Life&ADD insurance up to $50K based on salary and short-term disability Agency-paid long-term after 1 year of employment Voluntary Supplemental Life&ADD, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren) Voluntary Legal Plans Voluntary Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program with 6 free counseling sessions Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities Free LCSW and LCPC Supervision hours available in some locations A Different Kind of Employer: One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us? 800+ talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois and Florida Fiscally stable, $70 Million agency-- strong since 1895 Energetic leadership and a rich community of support One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. OHU participates in E-Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr One Hope United