Specialized Foster Care Case Manager

One Hope United; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Illinois is seeking a Specialized Foster Care Case Manager to provide essential case management services to children and families. The role involves working closely with various stakeholders to ensure continuity of care and support for children at risk of abuse or neglect. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and relevant licensure. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of families while enjoying comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Tuition assistance up to $2500/year

Paid vacation, personal, and sick days

Medical, dental, vision, retirement plans

Agency-paid life insurance

Long-term disability after 1 year

Fleet vehicle for high mileage drivers

Opportunities for career growth

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

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, focusing on resolving or preventing child abuse or neglect. The Case Manager assesses, plans, links, coordinates, monitors, evaluates, and advocates for the child, family, foster family, and primary caregiver. They work as part of a team 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 completed visitation plans, supervise visitations, and document observations.
2. Assist in providing information and accompany children to appointments as needed to report progress.
3. Support primary caregivers and foster families in implementing tasks per the case plan.
4. Participate in professional development training as required by Illinois state law and agency policies.
5. Identify strengths, limitations, risk factors, and needs to refer and coordinate services.
6. Serve as a communication conduit between all case parties and stakeholders, including medical, educational, and mental health providers.
7. Conduct visits to assess child safety, permanency, and well-being.
8. Develop and implement plans that address the needs of children and families.
9. Facilitate placement and service delivery in collaboration with families.
10. Perform case management duties in accordance with laws, codes, policies, and funding sources, within required timeframes.
11. Attend court hearings, prepare and file documents, and provide testimony.
12. Provide after-hours on-call support 1 week, 3-4 times a year.
13. Meet with families in their homes at various hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends, in potentially high-risk neighborhoods.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Skills

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

Benefits

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

About One Hope United

We are a strong, growing organization with 800+ professionals serving 10,000 children and families across Illinois and Florida. Since 1895, we have been a fiscally stable and supportive community, committed to growth and excellence.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace, participating in e-Verify. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.