Billingual Foster Care Case Manager

One Hope United; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

One Hope United seeks a Billingual Foster Care Case Manager to support diverse families in Romeoville, IL. You will coordinate services, conduct home visits, and collaborate with DCFS, providers, and courts to ensure child safety and permanency.

You will manage case plans, participate in trainings, and help families access resources such as housing, transportation, and therapy. This role requires strong communication and driving capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services Field or Related required.
• CWEL, CANS, CERAP preferred.
• Must have a good driving record.
• Must pass DCFS background checks and related screenings.
• Be able to multi-task and work under pressure; on-call as needed.

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 to assess 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, codes and procedures, within required timeframes.
• Attend court hearings, prepare and file all court documents on time.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services Field or Related

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

We value our Hope Members . The pay needs to be right and relevant to the position . We conduct regular compensation a nalysis to reward our team fairly .

Generous Vacation

Work and life balance is important to us ! Our Hope Members enjoy 10 holidays, up to 20 vacation days, 6 personal days, 5 sick days, and new to this year…1 mental health day.

Our package is robust with Allied Insurance ( m edical, d ental , v ision ) , 403b Retirement - 2% Contribution, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short-Term and Long-Term D isability options , Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance.

Tuition Assistance

We want Hope Members to learn and grow . We offer up to $2,500 annually in tui tion reimbursement. OHU support s educatio n al endeavors .

Professional Development

Our Hope Members strive for excellence in children and youth services. OHU supports them by providing opportunities to network and learn from leaders in the field at in-service days, conferences, and workshops.

We have a growth mindset. The OHU Promise is guiding us in significantly increasing services over the next six years. When a new or current position opens, we look first to advancing a Hope Member.

Position:Billingual Foster Care Case Manager

Location: Romeoville, IL

Job Id:07397

# of Openings:1

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

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services Field or Relatedrequired

Certification

• CWEL, CANS, CERAP preferred
• 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.

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. All applicants with a conditional offer of employment must submit to pre-employment drug testing and receive a negative test result. Final hiring decisions are contingent on a candidate submitting to a background check satisfactory to One Hope United.

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