Foster Care Case Manager

One Hope United•Romeoville, IL

About The Position

The Foster Care Case Manager position carries cases for DCFS. The role requires the ability to engage with diverse families; strong oral and written communication; professional working relationships with service providers, court personnel, and DCFS staff; and the ability to multitask and work well under pressure. The position requires computer skills, a valid driver's license, a good driving record, the ability to pass all background checks, and the ability to be on call at times. The employee 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. A bachelor's degree in a human services field or related field is required. CWEL, CANS, and CERAP are preferred. One Hope United offers tuition assistance, paid time off, insurance and retirement-related options, professional development and career opportunities, and supervision hours for LCSW and LCPC credentials in some locations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a human services field or related field.
Ability to engage with diverse families.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Ability to pass all background checks.
Ability to establish professional working relationships with service providers, court personnel, and DCFS staff.
Ability to multitask and work well under pressure at times.
Computer skills.
Ability to be on call at times.
Pass DCFS-required tests to become a Licensed Child Welfare Specialist within 60 days of hire.
Become Solution-Based Casework certified within 9 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

CWEL certification.
CANS certification.
CERAP certification.

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, including ongoing assessment of child safety, permanency, and well-being.
Develop and implement a plan that meets the needs of the children and 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 and prepare and file all court documents within required timeframes.

Benefits

Tuition assistance up to $2,500 per year.
Up to 4 weeks of paid vacation days, up to 6 paid personal days, and up to 5 paid sick days annually.
Medical, dental, and vision options.
403(b) retirement plan.
Flexible spending accounts and health savings account.
Short-term disability options.
Agency-paid life insurance up to $50,000 based on salary.
Voluntary supplemental life insurance for the employee, spouse, and children.
Voluntary legal plans.
Agency-paid long-term disability after 1 year of employment.
Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities.
Free LCSW and LCPC supervision hours available in some locations.