Community Practice Coordinator (Hybrid)

Community Practice Coordinator, Early Childhood Court Team Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS) Northern Illinois University Primary Function The Early Childhood Court Team (ECCT) Community Practice Coordinator (CPC) is a full-time salaried position with full benefits. Under a Contract with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS), the Community Practice Coordinator works in collaboration with judicial and child welfare agencies, community partners, and stakeholders to plan, implement, manage, and support the evaluation of the local Safe Babies Court Team (SBCT). The goal is to effect system and practice change, the CPC is a champion for the voice of infants and toddlers and a support for family engagement for parents participating in Early Childhood Court Teams. The CPC utilizes coaching strategies and techniques to ensure family-centered; trauma and developmentally informed case management practices. NIU is looking for individuals with a master’s degree in social work, child development, or related field. Three (3) years of work experience in infant / early childhood development or infant / young children's mental health, or case management, or related field. Demonstrated experience with systems change and / or community collaboration. (Note : master’s degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.) This is not an academic position on the NIU campus. Some travel is necessary as this is a position working with the Winnebago County Family Court system. Required Qualifications Master’s degree in social work, child development, or related field. Three (3) years of work experience in infant / early childhood development or infant / young children's mental health, or case management, or related field. Demonstrated experience with systems change and / or community collaboration. Background Check : This is a security-sensitive position. Before any offer of employment is made, the University and IDCFS will conduct a pre-employment background check, which includes finger printing, state police check, FBI, and child abuse and neglect (CANTS) background check. Application Process For full consideration, please submit application and documents through NIU online employment system Community Practice Coordinator Required Applicant Documents Cover letter Resume List of References EEO Statement Summary : In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Employment Type : Full Time Salary : $65,000 - $70,000 Annual Bonus / Commission : No