Family Case Manager, Floater

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois • West Peoria, IL

1d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

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. LSSI is hiring a full-time Child Welfare Specialist-Floater, Monday through Friday. This role provides the full services related to assigned cases under CCS (foster care, intact, adoption/guardianship of FSS services) to children and families within state mandates, COA standards, agency policies, and program plans. The position is responsible for case management as assigned across multiple sites, working with any CCS team within a 120-mile catchment area from the home site within the CCS Network as needed at the discretion of leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or degree in related human services field required.
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
• State licensing/certification as required by the state of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
• Completion of certification in all subregions offered programming (FC, Adoption/Guardianship, Intact & FSS) within one year of position attainment.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the CWEL field and one (1) year of employment at LSSI required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, verbally and written.
• Excellent organization, presentation, and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Proof of valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage required.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate a continuum of casework services on all levels for the child welfare system designed to achieve permanency for children and their family of origin, extended family, or a foster/adoptive family within the policies of the agency, accreditation body, and regulatory entity.
• Perform all tasks as required in the written service plan that is based upon the comprehensive, integrated assessment, being certain to engage children and families in these processes.
• Complete and submit all required reports, documentation, and billing accurately and timely as required by agency and funding sources.
• Participate in supervisory process for guidance, direction, support, and approval of decision-making, assessment, service planning, and intervention. Present cases for staffing and conduct family-child team meetings.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other service providers, schools, and health care facilities to promote the child(ren)’s well-being.
• Complete all employment-related driving duties and responsibilities during various hours of operation, which include day, night, weekend, holidays, normal business, after-hours, and extended distances throughout the state.
• Ensure and comply with all duties and responsibilities related to the Youth in Care Sit List protocol.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individuals in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Benefits

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• 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.
• Paid training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level