Family Case Manager, Foster Care

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois•Rockford, IL

41d•$60,000 - $67,000

About The Position

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring a full-time Child Welfare Specialist to provide full casework services that help assure the safety and well-being of children by assisting families in meeting minimum parenting standards. Services must comply with state mandates and standards, agency policies, and program plans. The position is Monday through Friday. The role includes assessing family service needs, providing strength-based case management, linking families with community resources, coordinating with service providers and institutions, and ensuring child safety and well-being during service delivery. The specialist participates in supervision, presents cases for staffing, conducts family-child team meetings, and completes required reports, documentation, and billing. LSSI describes itself as a not-for-profit organization serving people and communities in Illinois for over 150 years. It offers paid training and opportunities for advancement. The stated annual salary range is $60,000–$67,000, based on relevant education, experience, and licensure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human services field.
At least one year of related experience.
State licensing or certification as required by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL), or ability to obtain one.
Child Endangerment Risk Assessment Protocol (CERAP) required.
Specialty required.
Training in KEEP and/or GenerationsPMTO, or availability to participate in training and coaching and meet fidelity requirements for certification after hire.
Successful completion of CCS Bootcamp.
Successful completion of Client-Centered Service Planning and Aftercare Planning Training.
Ability to motivate families, youth, and foster parents to participate in detailed intervention models.
Clear, comprehensible verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organization, presentation, and computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and related software.
Required clearance of criminal and CANTS background checks.
Valid driver’s license in good standing in the state of residence.
Access to reliable transportation.
Proof of valid Illinois statutory minimum liability insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

Complete and submit required reports, documentation, and billing accurately and on time as required by the agency and funding sources.
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 team meetings.
Coordinate and collaborate with service providers, schools, and healthcare facilities to promote children’s well-being.
Assess family service needs.
Link families to community resources to address problems and prevent abuse or neglect, and verify participation.
Ensure child safety and well-being during service delivery.
Provide strength-based case management to help resolve minor to moderate challenges contributing to risk to children.
Advocate with medical or governmental institutions.

Benefits

On-demand access to earned wages through Dayforce Wallet.
Competitive salary based on relevant education, experience, and licensure; stated range of $60,000–$67,000 annually.
Opportunity for advancement.
Healthcare insurance for full-time employees.
Up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year.
11 paid holidays.
Sick time.
403(b) plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible hours.
Paid training.