Family Case Manager, Floater

LSSI; West Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Demand Paydays

Competitive salary

Advancement opportunities

Healthcare insurance

PTO 26 days + 11 holidays

Flexible hours

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid training

Job summary

LSSI is seeking dedicated social services professionals in Illinois to provide a continuum of casework services for child welfare, aiming for permanency for children and families. You will engage with children and families in assessment-based service plans and ensure timely reporting and collaborative care.

Role requires driving across the state, a valid IL license, and computer-proficient work with MS Office. Training is provided to grow and succeed within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field is required.
• Background check clearance (criminal and CANTS) is required.
• State licensing/certification as required by Illinois DCFS.
• Certification in subregions offered within one year of position.
• Minimum of one year CWEL experience and one year at LSSI.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate a continuum of casework services to achieve permanency for children and families.
• Follow the written service plan based on integrated assessment.
• Submit reports, documentation, and billing accurately and timely.
• Participate in supervision and staffing; attend family-child team meetings.
• Coordinate with schools and health care facilities to promote child well-being.
• Complete driving duties across various hours and distances within Illinois.
• Ensure compliance with Youth in Care Sit List protocol.
• Demonstrate professional, respectful behavior toward clients and colleagues.

Skills

Clear verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Driving/transportation willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work

State licensing/certification (ILDCFS)

Certification in subregions (FC, Adoption/Guardianship, Intact & FSS)

Background check clearance (criminal & CANTS)

CWEL field experience (1+ year)

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-$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.