Bilingual Foster Care Case Manager: Make an Impact

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

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.