Family Case Manager - Flexible Hours & Growth Opportunity

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Demand Flexible Paydays

Competitive salary

Salary 60k-70k annually

Advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid training

Job summary

LSSI is seeking a dedicated caseworker to provide and coordinate a continuum of services aimed at permanency for children and their families. The role requires collaboration with schools and health care facilities, driving across the state, and timely documentation.

A strong foundation in social services and reliable transportation are essential. Full‑time position with benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required.
• State licensing/certification as required by Illinois DCFS.
• Background check clearance (criminal and CANTS).
• Minimum 1 year of CWEL field experience.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance; reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate a continuum of casework services to achieve permanency for children and their families within agency policies.
• Collaborate with schools and health care facilities to promote child well‑being.
• Complete and submit reports, documentation, and billing accurately and timely.
• Participate in supervision and staffings; present cases for staffing and decision making.
• Drive as required across various hours and distances within the state; ensure Youth in Care Sit List compliance.

Skills

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Pc/computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Teams

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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-$70,000/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 casework services on all levels for the child welfare system designed to achieve permanency for children and their family of origin, extended family, or a foster/adoptive family within the policies of the agency, accreditation body, and regulatory entity.
• 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 these processes.
• Complete and submit all required reports, documentation, and billing accurately and timely as required by agency and funding sources.
• Participate in supervisory process for guidance, direction, support, and approval of decision-making, assessment, service planning, and intervention. Present cases for staffing and conduct family-child team meetings.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other service providers, schools, and health care facilities to promote the child(ren)’s well-being.
• Complete all employment-related driving duties and responsibilities during various hours of operation, which include day, night, weekend, holidays, normal business, after-hours, and extended distances throughout the state.
• Ensure and comply with all duties and responsibilities related to the Youth in Care Sit List protocol.
• 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 degree in related human services field required.
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
• State licensing/certification as required by the state of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
• Completion of certification in all subregions offered programming (FC, Adoption/Guardianship, Intact & FSS) within one year of position attainment.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the CWEL field and one (1) year of employment at LSSI required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, verbally and written.
• Excellent organization, presentation, and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Proof of valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage required.
• Access to reliable transportation.