Family Case Manager, Foster Care

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois•Nachusa, IL

137d•$60,000 - $67,000

About The Position

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring a full-time Family Case Manager to provide the full range of foster care and/or adoption services to children and families. Services must comply with state mandates, juvenile court directions, COA standards, program plans, and agency policy. The role coordinates case management services throughout the child welfare system to help achieve permanency for children with their family of origin, extended family, or a foster or adoptive family. The position is Monday through Friday and requires responding in person to client emergencies 24 hours a day, attending court hearings and ACRs, and coordinating with service providers, schools, and health care facilities. The position requires a master's degree in social work or a related human services field, state-required licensing or certification, and at least one year of related experience. LSSI describes itself as a not-for-profit organization serving people and communities in Illinois for over 150 years. It offers a competitive salary based on relevant education, experience, and licensure, along with benefits for full-time employees.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work or another related human services field.
State licensing or certification required by the State of Illinois and regulatory agencies, including the Department of Children and Family Services and the Department of Mental Health.
Criminal background check and CANTS clearance.
At least one year of related experience.
Training in KEEP and/or GenerationsPMTO, or availability to participate in training and coaching and achieve fidelity to certification after hire.
Successful completion of CCS Bootcamp.
Successful completion of Client-Centered Service Planning and Aftercare Planning Training.
Successful completion of four of the following: LSS I/COY Trauma Training; Client-Centered Specialized Casework Training; DCFS Adoption & Guardianship Training; Co-Occurring Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Training; Reunifying Families Training; DCFS Child and Family Meeting Training.
Strong organization, presentation, and PC/computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and related software.
Ability to communicate clearly and comprehensively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to understand and empathize with clients’ cultural, psychological, and practical needs.
Valid driver’s license in good standing for the state of residency.
Reliable transportation for meetings, home visits, and client transport as needed.
Valid Illinois statutory minimum liability insurance coverage for bodily injury and property damage.

Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate a continuum of case management services throughout the child welfare system to achieve permanency for children with family of origin, extended family, or a foster or adoptive family.
Perform tasks in written service plans based on comprehensive, integrated assessments, engaging children and families in the process.
Complete and submit reports, documentation, and billing accurately and on time as required by the agency and funding sources.
Respond in person to client emergencies 24 hours a day, attend court hearings, and attend ACRs.
Meet productivity requirements established by the Program Director or designee.
Participate in supervision for guidance, direction, support, and approval related to decision-making, assessment, service planning, and intervention.
Present cases for staffing and conduct family-child meetings.
Coordinate and collaborate with service providers, schools, and health care facilities to promote children’s well-being.
Communicate with the supervisor, work group, and collateral agencies regarding children’s and families’ status.
Carry out responsibilities professionally and with integrity, treating clients, families, LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and individuals with dignity, respect, honesty, and fairness.