Billingual Foster Care Case Manager
About The Position
The Foster Care Case Manager position carries for DCFS. The ability to engage with diverse families, good oral and written communication skills, valid driver's license, be able to pass all background checks, professional and working relationships with service providers, court personnel, and DCFS staff. Must be able to multi-task and work well under pressure at times. Have knowledge of computer skills and the ability to be on call at times. Must pass DCFS required tests to become a Licensed Child Welfare Specialist within 60 days of hire and become Solution-Based Casework certified within 9 months of hire.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Services Field or Related required
- Bilingual English/Spanish required
- Must have a good driving record
- Ability to engage with diverse families
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Valid driver's license
- Able to pass all background checks
- Professional and working relationships with service providers, court personnel, and DCFS staff
- Able to multi-task and work well under pressure at times
- Knowledge of computer skills
- Ability to be on call at times
- Must pass DCFS required tests to become a Licensed Child Welfare Specialist within 60 days of hire
- Must become Solution-Based Casework certified within 9 months of hire
Nice To Haves
- CWEL, CANS, CERAP preferred
Responsibilities
- 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 and implement a plan that meets the needs of the children and the family.
- Facilitate placement and delivery of services in collaboration with biological, foster and adoptive families.
- 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.
- Attend court hearings, prepare and file all court documents within required timeframes.
Benefits
- Tuition assistance up to $2500 per fiscal year
- Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days
- Up to 6 paid Personal Days
- 1 paid Mental Health Day
- Up to 5 paid Sick days annually
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 403 (b) retirement
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings account
- Dependent care
- Commuter and transit
- Agency-paid Life&ADD insurance up to $50K based on salary
- Short-term disability
- Agency-paid long-term after 1 year of employment
- Voluntary Supplemental Life&ADD
- Critical Illness
- Accident and Hospital for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
- Voluntary Legal Plans
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program with 6 free counseling sessions
- Career ladders
- Professional development
- Promotion opportunities
- Free LCSW and LCPC Supervision hours available in some locations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
