Case Manager - Great Start

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 52,556 - 70,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

14 paid holidays per year

12 sick days earned per year

15 days of paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Pension plan through IMRF

Job summary

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is hiring a full-time Family Educator/Home Visitor/Case Manager for its GREAT Start Program. This position provides essential home‑visiting services to families with children under three in Champaign County.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and experience with young children. They will conduct assessments and facilitate activities to support parental engagement and child development while offering case management to connect families with community resources.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university.
• Valid driver's license and dependable transportation.
• Spanish speaking individuals are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct child developmental assessments.
• Facilitate developmental activities with children and caregivers.
• Support child development by strengthening the parent–child relationship.

Skills

Experience working with parents and children under three years of age

Spanish speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in sociology, social work, psychology, human services, or child development

Tools

Valid driver's license

Job description

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District

Family Educator/Home Visitor / Case Manager – Full Time

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is hiring a full-time Family Educator/Home Visitor/Case Manager for its GREAT Start Prevention Initiative Birth to Three Home Visiting Program. The program offers free and voluntary home‑visiting services and support to families in Champaign County with children under the age of three and prenatal families. The selected candidate will perform professional work in the Baby TALK Model of family engagement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct child developmental assessments.
• Facilitate developmental activities with children and caregivers, develop family goal plans, provide case management and connect families to community resources.
• Support child development by strengthening the parent–child relationship, establishing and deepening working relationships with families, empowering parents to set goals for themselves and their children, and supporting families’ mastery in their growth and development.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in sociology, social work, psychology, human services, child development, or a closely related field.
• Valid driver’s license, dependable transportation, and proof of auto insurance.
• Spanish speaking individuals are highly desirable.
• Experience working with parents and children under three years of age is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Qualified bilingual employees receive an additional $3.00 per hour upon approval.
• Eligible employees may complete language proficiency testing upon hire and begin receiving the stipend as soon as they are approved.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance with enrollment beginning on the employee’s first day of employment.
• 14 paid holidays per year.
• 12 sick days earned per year.
• 15 days of paid time off earned in the first year of employment.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Comprehensive pension plan offered through Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

The expected annual starting salary is $52,556. Full annual salary range for a Class 6 Case Manager is $52,556 – $70,950 for a 40-hour week.

EEO Statement

Men, Women, Veterans, and individuals of all abilities are encouraged to apply. CUPHD also strongly encourages people of color, gay, lesbian, transgender, and non-binary people to apply. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you need accommodation in order to apply, please contact LaTasha Aragon at [e-mail]. CUPHD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to join its team.

Vaccination Requirement

All employees must be fully vaccinated with the most up-to-date influenza (seasonally) vaccine (September 2025 and beyond). All other vaccinations are highly recommended but not mandatory. Vaccinations taken prior to September 2025 will not be accepted. Proof of vaccinations must be on file with Human Resources prior to the start date.

Recruitment Status

This recruitment will remain open until filled; however, it will not close prior to July 1, 2026. This is a collective bargaining unit position with AFSCME.

Posting Date

Posted June 16, 2026.