Foster Care Licensing Specialist — Drive Permanency & Impact

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet

Competitive salary

Healthcare insurance

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Sick time

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Paid training

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is seeking a skilled case manager to provide a continuum of child welfare services aimed at permanency within the family setting. You will engage families in planning, complete timely reporting, and collaborate with schools and health providers to support children’s well-being.

You will participate in training, maintain documentation, and respond to emergencies as needed, upholding professional standards and compassionate service.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related human services field is required.
• State licensing/certification as required by Illinois regulatory agencies (DCFS, DMH).
• Background check clearance (criminal and CANTS) required.
• Minimum of one year of related experience required.
• Training in KEEP and/or GenerationsPMTO, or availability to participate in training and fidelity to certification.
• CCS Bootcamp completion required.
• Client-Centered Service Planning and Aftercare Planning Training completion required.
• Four of the following trainings must be completed: LSS I/COY Trauma Training; Client-Centered Specialized Casework Training; DCFS Adoption & Guardianship Training; Co-Occurring Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Training; Reunifying Families Training; DCFS: Child and Family Meeting Training.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate a continuum of case management services to achieve permanency.
• Perform tasks in the written service plan based on comprehensive assessments.
• Complete and submit reports, documentation, and billing accurately and timely.
• Respond to client emergencies 24/7, attend court hearings and ACRs.
• Meet productivity requirements set by supervisor or Program Director.
• Participate in supervision and staffings; present cases for staffing and family-child meetings.
• Coordinate with schools, health care facilities, and other providers to promote child well-being.
• Communicate status with supervisor, work group, and collateral agencies.
• Demonstrate professional behavior and treat clients and colleagues with integrity and respect.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is seeking a skilled case manager to provide a continuum of child welfare services aimed at permanency within the family setting. You will engage families in planning, complete timely reporting, and collaborate with schools and health providers to support children’s well-being.

You will participate in training, maintain documentation, and respond to emergencies as needed, upholding professional standards and compassionate service.