Case Aide: Advocate for Families & Kids

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois; Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois is seeking a Case Aide to provide direct and indirect case support for agency clients. You will help develop and implement service plans, coordinate with caregivers, and ensure proper documentation and advocacy to access services.

Role requires a high school diploma and at least two years of experience with children and families; valid Illinois driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma; 2+ years of experience working with children and families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides Direct/Indirect Case Assistant Services with assigned Agency clients.
• Evaluates client needs and assists in understanding knowledge and modeling to address needs.
• Helps develop and implement the Client Service Plan and Behavioral Learning Plan.
• Assists clients and caregivers to access services (transportation, advocacy, homemaker services).
• Represents clients’ needs to referral sources, governmental and judicial systems.
• Learns community resources to support Agency clients and shares observations in team meetings.
• Transports and supervises visits with child, caregivers, and siblings; supports parenting interactions.

Education

High School diploma preferred

Job description

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois is seeking a Case Aide to provide direct and indirect case support for agency clients. You will help develop and implement service plans, coordinate with caregivers, and ensure proper documentation and advocacy to access services.

Role requires a high school diploma and at least two years of experience with children and families; valid Illinois driver’s license is preferred.