Child Welfare Case Manager - Flexible Hours & Growth

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Competitive salary

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring a full-time Child Welfare Specialist to provide comprehensive casework services to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children. The role involves coordinating with families, schools, and healthcare providers to meet parenting standards, with a focus on safeguarding children and supporting families through strength-based case management.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, and CPA/CWEL licensing as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field required.
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience required.
• State licensing/certification as required by Illinois DCFS.
• CWEL or ability to obtain required.
• CERAP required.
• KEEP and/or GenerationsPMTO training or availability to participate.
• CCS Bootcamp completed.
• Client-Centered Service Planning and Aftercare Training completed.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate families, youth and foster parents.
• Clear written and verbal communication required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software.

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit all required reports, documentation and billing accurately and timely.
• Participate in supervisory process for guidance, direction, support and approval of decision making; present cases for staffing and conduct family-child team meetings.
• Coordinate with other service providers, schools and healthcare facilities to promote child well-being.
• Assess family service needs.
• Provide linkage to community resources to remediate problems and prevent abuse or neglect.
• Ensure child safety and well-being during service delivery.
• Provide strength-based case management to facilitate resolution of challenges contributing to risk to children.
• Advocacy with medical or governmental institutions.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related human services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring a full-time Child Welfare Specialist to provide comprehensive casework services to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children. The role involves coordinating with families, schools, and healthcare providers to meet parenting standards, with a focus on safeguarding children and supporting families through strength-based case management.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, and CPA/CWEL licensing as