Family Case Manager

LSSI; West Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet on-demand pay

Competitive salary

Advancement opportunities

Healthcare insurance

26 days PTO per year

11 paid holidays

Sick time

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Paid training

Job summary

LSSI is growing in Illinois and seeks a dedicated professional to provide and coordinate a continuum of case management services for children and their families. The role emphasizes permanency planning, collaboration with schools and health care providers, and timely documentation and reporting to ensure compliance with funding sources.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in social work or related field, possess required licenses, and complete or be willing to participate in KEEP/GenerationsPMTO

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field is required.
• State licensing/certification as required by Illinois and regulatory agencies.
• Background check clearance (criminal and CANTS).
• Minimum of one year of related experience.
• Training in KEEP and/or GenerationsPMTO or willingness to participate after hire.
• CCS Bootcamp completion is required.
• Client-Centered Service Planning and Aftercare Training completion required.
• Four of the listed trainings (trauma, specialized casework, DCFS trainings) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate a continuum of case management services to achieve permanency for children within their family or foster/adoptive setting.
• Perform tasks in the written service plan based on comprehensive assessment, engaging children and families.
• Complete and submit reports, documentation, and billing accurately and timely.
• Respond to client emergencies 24/7, attend court hearings and ACRs.
• Ensure productivity as directed by the Program Director.
• Participate in supervision and present cases for staffing and family-child meetings.
• Coordinate with other service providers, schools, and health care facilities.
• Communicate status with supervisor and collateral agencies.
• Demonstrate professional, respectful behavior toward clients and colleagues.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits and Perks:

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $60,000-$67,000/Annually.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:

• Provide and coordinate a continuum of case management services on all levels of the child welfare system designed to achieve permanency for children within their family of origin, extended family, or a foster/adoptive family within the policies and procedures of the agency, accreditation agency, and regulatory agency.
• Perform all tasks as required in the written service plan that is based upon the comprehensive, integrated assessment being certain to engage children and families in the process.
• Complete and submit all reports, documentation, and billing accurately and timely as required by the agency and funding sources.
• Respond in person to client emergencies 24-hours-a-day, attend court hearings, and ACRs.
• Ensure productivity requirements established by the Program Director or designee are met.
• Participate in the supervisory process for guidance, direction support, and approval of decision-making, assessment, service planning, and intervention. Present cases for staffing and conduct family-child meetings.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other service providers, schools, and health care facilities to promote the child(ren)’s well-being.
• Communicate with supervisor, work group, and collateral agencies regarding children’s and/or family’s status.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social work or other related human services field required.
• State licensing/certification as required by the State of Illinois and regulatory agencies, including Department of Children and Family Services and the Department of Mental Health.
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience required.
• Training in KEEP and/or GenerationsPMTO or availability to participate in training, coaching and fidelity to certification once hired required.
• Successful completion of CCS Bootcamp required.
• Successful completion of Client-Centered Service Planning and Aftercare Planning Training required.
• Successful completion of four (4) of the following required:
  LSS I/COY Trauma Training
  Client-Centered Specialized Casework Training
  DCFS Adoption & Guardianship Training
  Co-Occurring Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Training
  Reunifying Families Training
  DCFS: Child and Family Meeting Training
• Excellent organization, presentation, and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensive manner, verbally and written.
• Capacity to understand and empathize with the cultural, psychological, and practical needs of the clients that the agency serves.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing required for the state of residency.
• Access to reliable transportation for meetings, home visits, and to transport clients as needed.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury, and property damage required.