Community Connections Case Manager

Caritas Family Solutions•Highland, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to your opportunity to change the world! If you have a servant’s heart and want to be part of something truly special, then Caritas Family Solutions needs you. We have been serving the people of Illinois since 1947 and have over 500 committed and mission-driven team members. At Caritas, we do not hire people for jobs; we find new team members for rewarding and life-changing careers that make the world better. If you are kind, patient, and ready to make a difference, we would love to meet you! This program works with family strengths, monitors the family dynamics, provides linkages to community resources, assists with immediate needs and concerns, as well as general case management services. Emphasis is on child safety and keeping the family together.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related human services field
0-6 months case management experience preferred but not required
Child Welfare Employee License and any additional certifications as mandated by the Department of Children and Family Services.
Trauma-informed: Must display a willingness to adopt trauma informed interventions, principles, and practices as well as commitment to ongoing development of their capacity for application of trauma informed care. Realizes the prevalence of trauma among persons served by Caritas and the general population. Recognizes how trauma affects everyone involved-including clients, their families, staff, and community; and impacts behaviors. Responds to trauma by actively implementing the guiding principles of trauma informed care into their daily practice. Resists re-traumatization of persons served and staff providing services, by creating safe, welcoming, and supportive environments.
Proficient Computer Skills In: Outlook, Word, Database Management Software
Expert Computer Skills In: Outlook, Word, Database Management Software
Access to reliable transportation to get to/from work: Required.
Access to a reliable automobile: Required.
Must provide proof of auto liability insurance (and continue to while working in this position): Required.
Must possess a valid driver's license: Required.

Nice To Haves

Related fields will be considered.

Responsibilities

Meet with families in their homes at various hours of the day as well as on call duties as scheduled in potentially high-risk neighborhoods.
Facilitate connections to community-based resources and supportive services to address challenges impacting family stability and well-being.
Serve as a conduit of information between all parties to the case and identified stakeholders, including medical, educational and mental health providers.
Conduct visits with children, parents and/or caregivers that include the on-going assessment of child safety, permanency and well-being.
Develop & implement a plan for delivery of services & supports in collaboration with the family that meets the immediate needs of the children and the family.
Perform case management responsibilities in accordance with state and federal laws, Department of Children and Families Administrative Codes and Operating Procedures, funding source policies and internal policies on child abuse, abandonment, and neglect within required timeframes.
Willingness to travel as position requires frequent travel; follows agency and state guidelines regarding driving, rules of the road, and safety.