Family Case Manager, Foster Care

LSSI; Nachusa Township (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet

Competitive salary

Healthcare insurance

Paid time off (up to 26 days)

11 paid holidays

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Paid training

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring a full-time Intact Child Welfare Specialist, Monday through Friday. The role provides full casework services to assure the safety and wellbeing of children by assisting families to meet parenting standards.

Work includes responding to inquiries, maintaining confidentiality, completing required trainings, and following agency policies. The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field.
• Background check clearance (criminal and CANTS) required.
• State licensing/certification as required by Illinois DCFS.
• CWEL license or ability to obtain required.
• Minimum of one year related experience preferred.
• Training in KEEP and/or GenerationsPMTO or ability to participate in training.
• CCS Bootcamp completion required.
• Client-Centered Service Planning and Aftercare Training completion preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate families, youth, and foster parents.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Refine practice to meet outcomes per CQI process and program plans.
• Respond to all inquiries via email, phone, text, and fax promptly.
• Protect confidentiality and ensure security of LSSI systems.
• Complete required trainings and follow organizational policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clear communication

Motivation skills

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 a full-time Intact Child Welfare Specialist, Monday through Friday. Provides the full casework services to assure the safety and wellbeing of children be assisting families to meet minimum parenting standards. Service provision is in compliance with the state mandates 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:

• Consistently refine practice to achieve outcome measures established by organization CQI process as well as contractual and program plan requirements.
• Respond to all incoming correspondence and questions in a timely manner; including but not limited to inquiries received via email, telephone, text message, and fax.
• Ensure reasonable measures are taken to protect confidential and/or sensitive information as well as ensuring the security of all LSSI systems is maintained.
• Responsible for completing all required training assignments as well as complying with the related organizational, administrative, and programmatic policies.
• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned.

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.
• 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, 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.
• 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.