Bilingual Foster Care Case Manager

One Hope United; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Vacation days

Personal days

Mental Health Day

Sick days

Medical/dental/vision

403(b) retirement

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Career ladders

Job summary

One Hope United in Illinois seeks a Foster Care Case Manager to support diverse families within the DCFS framework. You will collaborate with medical, educational, and mental health providers to safeguard children and plan services.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a human services field, bilingual English/Spanish, and the ability to pass background checks. On-call duties and court involvement are possible as part of the casework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field or related required.
• CWEL, CANS, CERAP preferred; bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Must have a good driving record and pass background checks.
• Must pass DCFS tests to become Licensed Child Welfare Specialist within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a conduit of information between all parties to the case and identified stakeholders, including medical, educational and mental health providers.
• Conduct visits with children, parents and/or caregivers that include the on-going assessment of child safety, permanency, and well-being.
• Develop and implement a plan that meets the needs of the children and the family.
• Facilitate placement and delivery of services in collaboration with biological, foster and adoptive families.
• Perform case management responsibilities in accordance with state and federal laws, Department of Children and Families Administrative Codes and Operating Procedures, funding source policies and internal policies on child abuse, abandonment, and neglect within required timeframes.
• Attend court hearings, prepare and file all court documents within required timeframes.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services Field or Related

Job description

Foster Care Case Manager

The Foster Care Case Manager position carries for DCFS. The ability to engage with diverse families, good oral and written communication skills, valid driver's license, be able to pass all background checks, professional and working relationships with service providers, court personnel, and DCFS staff. Must be able to multi-task and work well under pressure at times. Have knowledge of computer skills and the ability to be on call at times. Must pass DCFS required tests to become a Licensed Child Welfare Specialist within 60 days of hire and become Solution-Based Casework certified within 9 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services Field or Related required

Certification

• CWEL, CANS, CERAPpreferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish required
• Must have a good driving record

Job Duties Include

• Serve as a conduit of information between all parties to the case and identified stakeholders, including medical, educational and mental health providers.
• Conduct visits with children, parents and/or caregivers that include the on-going assessment of child safety, permanency, and well-being.
• Develop and implement a plan that meets the needs of the children and the family.
• Facilitate placement and delivery of services in collaboration with biological, foster and adoptive families.
• Perform case management responsibilities in accordance with state and federal laws, Department of Children and Families Administrative Codes and Operating Procedures, funding source policies and internal policies on child abuse, abandonment, and neglect within required timeframes.
• Attend court hearings, prepare and file all court documents within required timeframes.

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.