Family Case Manager, Foster Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Sick time

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Dayforce Wallet on-demand pay

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring a full-time Child Welfare Specialist in Chicago to deliver complete casework services, ensuring the safety and well-being of children in line with state mandates, COA standards, agency policies, and program plans.

The role requires collaboration with families, schools, and healthcare providers; thorough documentation and timely reporting; linkage to community resources to remediate problems; and advocacy to support outcomes.

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.
• CWEL or ability to obtain.
• CERAP required.
• Minimum 1 year related experience preferred.
• Training in KEEP and/or GenerationsPMTO or willingness to participate in training.
• CCS Bootcamp completed.
• Client-Centered Service Planning and Aftercare Training preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related human services

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.

LSSI is hiring for a full-time Child Welfare Specialist, Monday through Friday. Provides the full casework services to assure the safety and well-being of children by assisting families to meet minimum parenting standards. Service provision is in compliance with state mandates, COA standards, agency policies, and program plans.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.