Specialized Foster Care Case Manager

One Hope United; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Illinois seeks a Specialized Foster Care Case Manager to provide direct case management services to children and families. This role involves coordination, advocacy, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure the well-being of children in foster care. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and relevant licensure, along with strong communication and planning skills. Benefits include tuition assistance, health insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Tuition assistance up to $2500/year

Paid vacation, personal, and sick days

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement plans

Agency-paid life insurance

Long-term disability after 1 year

Fleet vehicle access for high-mileage drivers

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Illinois DCFS Child Welfare Employee Licensure (CWEL) needed.

Responsibilities

• Arrange visitation schedules and supervise visitations.
• Conduct visits to assess child safety and well-being.
• Attend court hearings and provide testimony.

Skills

Communication

Advocacy

Assessment

Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Illinois DCFS Child Welfare Employee Licensure

Job description

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Specialized Foster Care Case Managers are responsible for providing direct case management services to children considered specialized by the Department of Children and Family Services. Services are provided to birth families, foster families, and primary caregivers in various settings to ensure they receive appropriate services and continuity of care focused on resolving or preventing child abuse or neglect. The role includes assessment, planning, linkage, coordination, monitoring, evaluation, and advocacy for the child, family, foster family, and primary caregiver. The Case Manager collaborates with therapists, foster parents, primary caregivers, guardians ad litem, and other professionals, developing and maintaining relationships with mental health professionals, community agencies, and the child's support system.

Responsibilities

1. Arrange visitation schedules based on visitation plans, supervise visitations, and document observations.
2. Assist in providing information and accompany children to appointments as needed.
3. Help primary caregivers and foster families implement tasks and activities per the case plan.
4. Participate in professional development training as required by Illinois law and agency policies.
5. Identify strengths, limitations, risk factors, and needs to coordinate services for the child and family.
6. Serve as a communication conduit among all case parties and stakeholders.
7. Conduct visits to assess child safety, permanency, and well-being.
8. Develop and implement plans to meet the needs of children and families.
9. Facilitate placement and service delivery collaboratively.
10. Perform responsibilities in compliance with laws, policies, and procedures, within required timeframes.
11. Attend court hearings, prepare and file documents, and provide testimony.
12. Participate in after-hours on-call responsibilities periodically.
13. Meet families in their homes at various hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Skills

1. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related Human Service field.
2. Illinois DCFS Child Welfare Employee Licensure (CWEL).
3. Willingness to undergo required trainings.
4. Reliable transportation and willingness to drive daily.
5. Availability for evenings, weekends, and on-call duties.

We Invest In You!

• Tuition assistance up to $2500/year.
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick days.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plans.
• Agency-paid life insurance and voluntary supplemental options.
• Long-term disability after 1 year.
• Fleet vehicle access for high-mileage drivers.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

About One Hope United

We are a strong, growing organization with over 800 professionals serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois and Florida. Since 1895, we have been fiscally stable and community-focused, with energetic leadership and a supportive environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace, participating in e-Verify.