Family Case Manager, IFR

LSSI; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Paid time off - up to 26 days per year

11 paid holidays

403(b) plan

Flexible hours

Job summary

LSSI, a social services organization in Des Plaines, IL, is seeking a qualified candidate for a caseworker role focused on family services and assessments. The position involves direct family engagement, coordination with schools and healthcare providers, and adherence to service plans. Training and licensure requirements apply.

The role includes comprehensive benefits, training opportunities, and potential for advancement within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field is required.
• Illinois Social Work licensure (LSW) is required or must be obtained after hiring.
• Background check clearance (criminal and CANTS) required.
• Training in KEEP and/or GenerationsPMTO or willingness to participate in training required.
• CCS Bootcamp completion required.
• Client-Centered Service Planning and Aftercare Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide casework through professional assessment of the family’s problems and services.
• Follow the written service plan and engage children and families in the processes.
• Complete and submit reports, documentation, and billing accurately and timely.
• Participate in supervision for guidance and decision-making.
• Present cases for staffing and conduct family-child team meetings.
• Coordinate with other service providers, schools, and health care facilities to promote child well-being.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Written communication

Time management

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Illinois social work licensure (LSW) required or to be obtained after hiring

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:

• Provide casework through professional assessment of the family’s problems, the provision of necessary services 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 theseprocesses.
• Complete and submit all required reports, documentation and billing accurately and timely as required by agency and funding sources.
• Participate in the 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. This includes partnership with AOD partners on each team.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or other related human services field required.
• Child Welfare Specialist Licensure in the State of Illinois is required or must be obtained after hiring.
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS 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.
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Work, Excel, PowerPoint), along with other related software.
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend and follow instructions, perform varied assigned tasks while maintaining an appropriate work pace.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.