Foster Care Case Manager

Kids Above All; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,050 - 56,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Kids Above All in Chicago-South is seeking a Foster Care Case Manager to support children and families in foster care programs, focusing on environmental and psychosocial needs and developing permanent living plans. The role emphasizes monthly visits, coordinating visits with birth parents, transporting children for visits, documenting cases, and testifying in court when required.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field, DCFS licensure, a valid driver's license,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Service, Psychology or similar degree from an accredited university.
• Passing of all DCFS required examinations and certifications including the DCFS Child Welfare Licensure.
• 1 year of experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license, access to an insured automobile and acceptable driving record
• Demonstrated ability to build professional relationships

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly home visits or more frequently as the program requires.
• Arrange and supervise visits between children and their birth parents.
• Transport children as needed for visits with biological parents.
• Prepare, maintain and provide documents and reports of cases and appear and/or testify in court as necessary.
• Assess birth parents and children for strengths and needs.
• Refer clients to services and monitor progress in services.
• Consult and review cases with supervisor and follow the course of action.
• May recruit, study and license foster homes.
• Work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team to do what is in the best interest of the child/family.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Service, Psychology or similar degree from an accredited university

Job description

Kids Above All is seeking a Foster Care Case Manager with their CWELs for our Chicago-South location.

Job Summary:

The Foster Care Case Manager performs case management services for children and families in regular, specialized or home-of-relative foster care programs. The goal is to emphasize meeting clients’ environmental and psychosocial needs, as well as implementing a permanent living plan for each child.

We are offering a $1,500 sign-on bonus to licensed candidates who are hired. The new hire must have all DCFS required examinations and certifications completed, including the DCFS Child Welfare Licensure in order to qualify for the bonus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct monthly home visits or more frequently as the program requires.
• Arrange and supervise visits between children and their birth parents.
• Transport children as needed for visits with biological parents.
• Prepare, maintain and provide documents and reports of cases and appear and/or testify in court as necessary.
• Assess birth parents and children for strengths and needs.
• Refer clients to services and monitor progress in services.
• Consult and review cases with supervisor and follow the course of action.
• May recruit, study and license foster homes.
• Work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team to do what is in the best interest of the child/family.

We are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Service, Psychology or similar degree from an accredited university.
• Passing of all DCFS required examinations and certifications including the DCFS Child Welfare Licensure.
• 1 year of experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license, access to an insured automobile and acceptable driving record
• Demonstrated ability to build professional relationships

Must have a good driving record and willingness to travel. This position requires traveling to different site locations, court and home visiting.

Why Kids Above All?

At Kids Above All we value our employee’s work/life balance. Moreover, we offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Paid Vacation and 14 paid agency holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary AFLAC coverage, and Agency paid life insurance (Kids Above All pays 80% of the cost for employee medical coverage)
• Agency laptop and Cell phone provided for full-time staff
• Ongoing training
• Work-life balance

Salary Range for Masters degree: $54,550-$66,550.

Salary Range for Bachelors degree: $50,050- $56,600.

Kids Above All is a Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and veterans are highly encouraged to apply.