Bilingual, Spanish Cook

Erikson Institute

Bilingual (Spanish) Developmental/Infant Mental Health Specialist for children in foster care at Erikson Institute. Provide assessments, referrals, and support within the child welfare system in Chicago, IL.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $63,000 - $68,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct developmental assessments of young children birth to age four with their foster parents in Cook County
Interpret and document assessment results
Make and follow up on referrals and recommendations for children and their parents to support the family’s functioning
Provide attachment and trauma-informed case consultation to caregivers and DCFS or private agency case managers
Build networks of referral resources
Collaborate with early childhood and child welfare systems
Advocate for the needs of young children and families

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in child development, Social Work, Psychology or related field
Professional licensure such as LSW/LCSW or LPC/LCPC preferred
Required bilingual fluency (written and verbal) in Spanish
Deep bicultural competency within the Latino community
Knowledge of child development, infant mental health, social work, and the child welfare system
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English required
Minimum of two years of clinical or assessment experience in mental health, child welfare or early childhood setting
Excellent organizational skills
Valid Illinois driver’s license and access to reliable car for travel as needed
Available to work Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a minimum of two days per week working onsite at assigned DCFS office locations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ample clinical and professional support through weekly supervision
Group supervision/case presentations
Trainings offered by the program

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Hard Skills & Tools

Developmental AssessmentTrauma-Informed CareChild Development KnowledgeInfant Mental HealthSocial Work PracticesReferral Resource NetworkingDocumentation of Assessment ResultsCase ConsultationAdvocacy for FamiliesOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationCollaboration SkillsBicultural CompetencyAdvocacy Skills

Certifications

LSWLCSWLPCLCPC