Case Manager

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions; El Vista (IL); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5h work week

Holidays

Vacation days

Sick days

Personal/Wellness days

Parental leave

Educational assistance

EAP

Mileage reimbursement

Cellphone reimbursement

Dress for your day

Advancement opportunities

Professional development

Medical plans (4 options)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Life insurance

Long-term disability

FS Plan & Dependent Care Plan

Job summary

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions (CYFS) seeks compassionate, culturally competent individuals for Child Welfare Case Manager roles. You will develop supportive relationships, assess family needs, and connect clients with services to promote stability and permanency.

Responsibilities include collaborating with families, developing plans, guiding goal setting, and visiting homes and communities. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required; additional licensure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Service, or related field.
• Experience in child welfare preferred.
• Licensure preferred or required in some cases.

Responsibilities

• Develop a supportive relationship with clients and assist children and families in addressing needs and goals.
• Collaborate with clients to gather information on family needs and connect them with services.
• Walk with families through goal setting to achieve solutions and promote stability and permanency.
• Coordinate and schedule family visits to support relationships.
• Visit clients in various settings to monitor progress toward goals.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Conflict Resolution

Documentation

Self-starter

Time Management

Organization

Bilingual

Team Player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work/Human Service/related field

Job description

See yourself achieving solutions. Join our team!

Perks of Working at CYFS:

37.5 hour work week

Paid Time Off:

• 12 Paid Holidays
• 15 Paid Vacation Days (increases every 2 years)
• 8 Paid Sick Days
• 5 Paid Personal/Wellness Days
• 3 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Educational Assistance:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
• Tuition Assistance Program for staff who are continuing their education

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 5 free counseling sessions per year for employee or their family
• Immediate community referrals to licensed counselors
• 24/7 call line
• Tax consultation/financial resources
• Discounted legal services and mediation services
• Health and Wellness resources

Use of agency vehicles and/or mileage reimbursement

Agency-issued cellphone or cellphone reimbursement

"Dress for your day" dress code

Opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Supportive, inclusive, and strengths-focused culture

Salary:

Starting at $55,500.00 (eligible for overtime pay, on-call stipends, other financial incentives)

About the Position:

Develop a supportive relationship with clients and assist children and families in addressing needs and meeting goals with the overall objective of achieving solutions that promote stability and permanency.

A Typical Day as a Child Welfare Case Manager:

• Collaborate with clients to gather information on their family's needs
• Develop a plan with clients to connect them with needed services
• Walk with families and clients through the process of goal setting to help them achieve solutions
• Support family relationships by coordinating and scheduling family visits
• Engage with families and clients by visiting them in a variety of settings to assess progress towards their goals.

Location:

2610 W Richwoods Blvd, Peoria IL, including travel and spending time in the field visiting clients' homes, communities, and attending court. This office provides services to the following counties: Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Mason, and Fulton.

Work Hours:

Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based on the availability of youth and families served. Hybrid work is available based on job duties.

Does the Following Apply to You?

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Service, or related field
• Child Welfare Experience (preferred)
• Child Welfare Licensure (preferred)

Additional Qualifications:

• Completion of DCFS criminal background check and fingerprinting
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Obtain an insured vehicle
• At least three years of driving experience with a valid driver's license
• Successful completion of DCFS Foundations Training to obtain Child Welfare Licensure

Desired Skills:

• Interpersonal Skills
• Conflict Resolution
• Documentation
• Self-starter
• Time Management
• Organization
• Bilingual (not required)
• Team Player

Additional Benefits:

• Choice of 4 medical plans including PPO and high deductible plans with HSA
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k plan with 4% employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plan and Dependent Care Plan

About The Center for Youth and Family Solutions (CYFS):

(CYFS) is seeking compassionate, committed, and culturally competent individuals who align with our mission of helping children and families in need with dignity, compassion, and respect to resolve life challenges. CYFS is one of Central Illinois' largest, nationally accredited social service agencies, serving over 20,000 individuals in 37 counties.

Our family-centered, inclusive, trauma-responsive, and strength-based interventions help bring about lasting positive change.

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.