Intact Case Manager

One Hope United•Effingham, IL

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Intact Case Manager provides in-home services to identify service needs while assessing child and family safety. Under the assigned supervisor, provides direct casework management, counseling, or mental health services to children and families within agencies, policies, and program context; utilizes human service principles in developing relationships, assessment, and development of service plans. The Intact Family Services program maintains and strengthens family units by providing in-home services designed to prevent children from entering the foster care system. This program works with family strengths, monitors family dynamics, provides linkages to community resources, assists with housing or school issues, and provides information regarding child development/age-appropriate behavior and discipline, as well as general case management services. Emphasis is on child safety and keeping the family together. The program provides intensive in-home case management as well as 24-hour response to emergencies.

Requirements

Bachelor's in Human Services and/or Related Field required
Auto Insurance
Driver's License
Physical Exam/TB
Ability to function well in a team environment
Ability to work well with outside collaterals
Resourceful in researching issues and developing solutions with minimal supervision
Ability to demonstrate project management, organizational, and analytical skills
Interpersonal skills
Effective communication skills: verbal, written and listening
Demonstrate documentation skills
Demonstrate presentation skills
Demonstrate problem-solving techniques
Ability to build professional relationships

Nice To Haves

1-2 years experience in field preferred
CWEL - Child Welfare Licensure preferred
Home-based Service experience preferred

Responsibilities

Completing client assessments
Developing strength-based services plans
Utilizing the SACWICS data system
Coordinating and facilitating services to community resources
Providing crisis intervention services
Assisting families in locating employment, housing, daycare, and assistance with meeting basic needs
Arranging and/or providing transportation for families (e.g., school appointments, medical appointments)
Participating in Court proceedings on behalf of the child and family, including testimony and hearings
Compiling court records
Preparing case records
Acting as a liaison with multiple public and private agencies to advocate and assist with service needs of families
Monitoring families weekly to ensure they are provided and linked with needed services
Referring families to substance abuse treatment programs (inpatient and outpatient)
Providing weekly in-home counseling for adults, children, couples, and families
Referring families to out-of-home counseling within the community
Referring families to community-based services, including medical services, counseling, drug/alcohol treatment support groups, food pantries, housing, employment training, and continuing education programs
Providing 24-hour response to emergencies