Family Case Manager, Foster Care

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Aurora (IL); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 67 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On Demand Pay (Dayforce Wallet)

Advancement opportunities

Healthcare insurance

Paid time off (26 days) and holidays

Sick time

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Paid training

Résumé du poste

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is seeking professionals to support child and family services. The role emphasizes thorough documentation, collaboration with schools and healthcare providers, and ensuring child safety in service delivery.

Candidates should have a social work-related degree, relevant licenses/certifications, and training in KEEP or GenerationsPMTO. The organization offers extensive benefits, flexible hours, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field required.
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
• State licensing/certification as required by Illinois DCFS.
• CWEL license or ability to obtain.
• CERAP required.
• Specialty required.
• Minimum of one year related experience preferred.
• Training in KEEP and/or GenerationsPMTO or availability to participate in training, coaching and fidelity to certification once hired required.
• CCS Bootcamp completed.

Responsabilités

• 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 healthcare facilities to promote the child(ren)’s well-being.
• Assess family service needs.
• Provide linkage to community resources to remediate problems and 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.
• Advocacy with medical or governmental institutions.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Organization

Written communication

Driver's license

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field

Background check clearance (criminal and CANTS)

Illinois licensing/certification requirements

CWEL license or ability to obtain

CERAP training

CCS Bootcamp completion

Client-Centered Service Planning & Aftercare Training

KEEP or GenerationsPMTO training

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

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:

• 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 healthcare facilities to promote the child(ren)’s well-being.
• Assess family service needs
• Provide linkage to community resources to remediate problems and 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.
• Advocacy with medical or governmental institutions.

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.
• Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) or ability to obtain required.
• Child Endangerment Risk Assessment Protocol (CERAP) required.
• Specialty required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience preferred.
• 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 preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate families, youth, and foster parents to participate in detailed interventions models.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• 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.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Proof of valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage required.