Case Manager, Foster Care

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois•Aurora, IL

40d•$55,000 - $66,000

About The Position

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference. LSSI is hiring a full-time Therapeutic Foster Care Caseworker, 2 days out of the week. As a member of the Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) staff, takes the lead on coordinating and implementing the treatment plan for a caseload of treatment foster care children and their families. Responsible for ensuring the child’s needs for safety, permanency, and well-being are met within the context of an evidence-based model of treatment foster care and using a trauma-informed approach.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human services field is required.
Minimum of one (1) year of related experience preferred.
Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL), CCA and 402 or ability to obtain.
Training in Treatment Foster Care of Oregon (TFCO) model, or available to participate in the TFCO training after hired required.
Training in KEEP and/or GenerationsPMTO or availability to participate in training, coaching and fidelity to certification once hired required.
Successful completion of CCS Bootcamp required.
Experience with providing services using a team approach.
Demonstrated ability to motivate children, their families, and foster parents to participate in a highly detailed treatment model.
Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required
Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
Access to reliable transportation.
Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of Client-Centered Service Planning and Aftercare Planning Training preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the implementation of an integrated service plan for all children assigned to the Treatment Foster Care Program.
Coordinate the implementation of service plan components related to the child’s birth family and/or step-down family.
Complete all tasks within the context of an evidenced based model, ensuring the model is implemented with fidelity.
Complete and submit all required reports related to service accurately and on time.
Complete casework requirements, including service plans, case notes, court reports, and other casework and documentation as required by DCFS accurately and on time.
Complete home study for potential foster parents; may be responsible for completion of all licensing documentation and recommendations.
Participate in supervisory process for guidance, direction, support, and approval of decision making, assessment, service planning and intervention.
Participate in the on-call/crisis intervention response for the TFC Team.

Benefits

On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
Salary $55,000-$66,000/Annually.
Opportunity for advancement.
Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

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