Family Case Manager, Foster Care

The SSI Group; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Up to 26 days paid time off per year

11 paid holidays per year

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Dayforce Wallet on-demand pay

Job summary

LSSI in Danville, IL seeks a qualified social services professional to join our team in providing comprehensive child welfare services. The role emphasizes accurate reporting, collaboration with schools and healthcare providers, and safeguarding child well‑being.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field and possess or be able to obtain required licenses. Strong communication, organizational and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field or equivalent required.
• Background check clearance (criminal and CANTS) required.
• State licensing/certification as required by Illinois DCFS.
• CWEL or ability to obtain required license.
• CERAP required.
• Training in KEEP and/or GenerationsPMTO or availability to participate in training, coaching and fidelity to certification.

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit all reports, documentation, and billing accurately and timely.
• Participate in supervisory process for guidance and staffing decisions.
• Coordinate with service providers, schools, and healthcare facilities to promote child well‑being.
• Assess family service needs.
• Provide linkage to community resources and verify participation.
• Ensure child safety during service delivery.
• Provide strength-based case management to resolve risks to children.
• Advocate with medical or governmental institutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Presentation skills

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:

• 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.