Child Welfare Case Manager — Flexible Hours & Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

On Demand Flexible Paydays

Competitive salary

Salary $60,000-$67,000 annually

Advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid training

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring a full-time Child Welfare Specialist who provides full casework services to assure the safety and well-being of children in Illinois.

The role involves completing reports, collaborating with schools and healthcare facilities, coordinating with service providers, and linking families to community resources. A bachelor’s degree, licensing, and CWEL eligibility are required, with strong communication and organizational skills essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
• Minimum of one year of related experience.
• State licensing/certification as required by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
• CWEL license or ability to obtain.
• CERAP required.
• Specialty required.
• Training in KEEP and/or Generations PMTO, or availability to participate in training, coaching, and adherence to certification once hired.
• Successful completion of the CCS Bootcamp.
• Successful completion of Client-Centered Service Planning and Aftercare Planning training.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate families, youth, and foster parents to participate in detailed intervention models.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation, and PC/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other related software.
• Background check clearance (both criminal and CANTS).
• Valid driver’s license in good standing for the state of residence.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Proof of valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Motivate families

Written communication

Organizational skills

Case management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring a full-time Child Welfare Specialist who provides full casework services to assure the safety and well-being of children in Illinois.

The role involves completing reports, collaborating with schools and healthcare facilities, coordinating with service providers, and linking families to community resources. A bachelor’s degree, licensing, and CWEL eligibility are required, with strong communication and organizational skills essential.