Foster Care Child Welfare Specialist

About the role

Bethany for Children & Families is searching for a compassionate, dedicated, and resilient Child Welfare Specialist to join our Foster Care team in Moline, Illinois. This role involves walking alongside children, youth, and families, helping them navigate challenges and work toward brighter futures. You’ll be a steady presence during crises, developing case plans, and connecting families with resources.

Responsibilities

• Build supportive relationships with children, youth, and families on your caseload.
• Develop case plans/treatment plans tailored to each family’s unique needs.
• Keep case records and reports accurate, timely, and in line with agency expectations.
• Meet regularly with your Supervisor to review cases, service delivery, and critical issues.
• Connect families to agency and community resources that match their needs.
• Be available for families outside of normal business hours, including some evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in social work or a human services field.
• At least two years of social service experience.
• Ability to meet all regulatory requirements for Child Welfare Agencies in Illinois, including background checks and IL DCFS driver certification.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and acceptable insurance coverage.
• Flexibility to support families outside regular business hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences in the community.
• Physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds, carry car seats, and attend to infants/young children.

Benefits

• Annual Base Salary: $55,700.00
• Twelve (12) days of vacation earned during the first year of employment, with an increased tier-system after three years.
• Eight (8) days of sick leave earned during the first year of employment, with an increased tier-system after three years.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays.
• Agency contributions of 3% base with up to an additional 3% match to a 403(b) Thrift Plan (retirement plan) starting after 90 days of employment.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employer-paid premiums for vision).
• Group Life Insurance; Basic Life and Basic AD&D (100% employer-paid premiums).
• Options for voluntary supplemental insurance (employee-paid premiums).
• Educational Aid program.