Foster Care Case Manager - Permanency & Family Support

Safe Families; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lydia Home Association in Chicago seeks a licensed social worker to coordinate services for wards of the state and their families. You will ensure permanency planning, conduct home visits, and facilitate sibling visitation within juvenile court processes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field, IL licensure via CERAP/CCA/402 exams, strong organization and communication, and willingness to support the agency mission. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Must become licensed by IL Department of Children & Family Services by passing the CERAP, CCA, 402 and Child Welfare exams.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all services for wards of the state and their families.
• Conduct regular home visits to foster homes.
• Move cases toward permanency in juvenile court.
• Arrange sibling visitation, etc.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Lydia Home Association in Chicago seeks a licensed social worker to coordinate services for wards of the state and their families. You will ensure permanency planning, conduct home visits, and facilitate sibling visitation within juvenile court processes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field, IL licensure via CERAP/CCA/402 exams, strong organization and communication, and willingness to support the agency mission. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.