Family Case Manager Foster Care, Masters

LSSI • Aurora, IL

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About The Position

LSSI is seeking a Family Case Manager for its Foster Care program. This role involves providing and coordinating case management services within the child welfare system to achieve permanency for children. The position requires engaging with children and families, completing documentation, responding to emergencies, attending court hearings, and collaborating with various service providers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professional behavior, integrity, and a capacity for empathy towards clients' needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work or other related human services field required.
• State licensing/certification as required by the State of Illinois and regulatory agencies, including Department of Children and Family Services and the Department of Mental Health.
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS 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.
• Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensive manner, verbally and written.
• Capacity to understand and empathize with the cultural, psychological and practical needs of the clients that the agency serves.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing required for the state of residency.
• Access to reliable transportation for meetings, home visits, and to transport clients as needed.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience preferred.
• Successful completion of Client-Centered Service Planning and Aftercare Planning Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate a continuum of case management services on all levels of the child welfare system designed to achieve permanency for children within their family of origin, extended family, or a foster/adoptive family within the policies and procedures of the agency, accreditation agency and regulatory agency.
• 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 the process.
• Complete and submit all reports, documentation, and billing accurately and timely as required by the agency and funding sources.
• Respond in person to client emergencies 24-hours-a-day, attend court hearings, and ACRs.
• Ensure productivity requirements established by the Program Director or designee are met.
• Participate in the supervisory process for guidance, direction support, and approval of decision-making, assessment, service planning, and intervention.
• Present cases for staffing and conduct family-child meetings.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other service providers, schools, and health care facilities to promote the child(ren)’s well-being.
• Communicate with supervisor, work group, and collateral agencies regarding children’s and/or family’s status.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual 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.
• Salary $63,000-$70,000/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!

What This Job Offers

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