Foster Care Case Manager

Caritas Family Solutions•Effingham, IL

35d•Hybrid

About The Position

Welcome to your opportunity to change the world! If you have a servant’s heart and want to be part of something truly special, then Caritas Family Solutions needs you. We have been serving the people of Illinois since 1947 and have over 500 committed and mission-driven team members. At Caritas, we do not hire people for jobs; we find new team members for rewarding and life-changing careers that make the world better. If you are kind, patient, and ready to make a difference, we would love to meet you! This is a full-time, exempt position. The purpose of this role is to collaborate with DCFS, youth, birth families, foster parents, and other identified supports to facilitate the achievement of permanency for youth in care. Foster Care Case Managers will visit with members of the child and family team as required and work to identify any barriers to permanency and help secure supports and services to overcome identified barriers.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (Related fields will be considered.)
Minimum less than 4 years of experience.
Child Welfare Employee License
Must display a willingness to adopt trauma informed interventions, principles, and practices as well as commitment to ongoing development of their capacity for application of trauma informed care.
Proficient Computer Skills In: Outlook, Word, Database Management Software
Expert Computer Skills In: Outlook, Word, Database Management Software
Access to reliable transportation to get to/from work: Required.
Access to a reliable automobile: Required.
Must provide proof of auto liability insurance (and continue to while working in this position): Required.
Must possess a valid driver's license: Required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or in Human Services (Related fields will be considered.)
Child Welfare Employee License

Responsibilities

Provides case management services to children and families in foster care
Maintains and monitors youth in care placements to ensure safety, permanency, and well-being objectives are met as well as compliance with contract/program plan requirements.
Maintains current and accurate documentation of contact notes, case notes, and client records.
Coordinates and provides linkage to appropriate agency and community resources necessary for effective, efficient achievement of the permanency goal by established timeframe.
Establishes a therapeutic alliance and engage families, caregivers, and other service providers in the treatment process.
Maintains effective, consistent contact with therapists, attorneys, CASA, and/or any other community service providers, which includes facilitating and attending Child and Family Team meetings.
Prepares for and actively participate in all required meetings with DCFS
Attends and testifies in court hearings, as necessary