Intact Case Manager

One Hope United • Des Plaines, IL

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About The Position

The Intact Family Services 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Human Services and or Related Field required
• Minimum 1-2 years Experience in Field preferred
• CWEL - Child Welfare Licensure preferred
• Auto Insurance
• Drivers License
• Physical Exam/TB
• Home-based Service experience and CWEL preferred.
• Ability to function well in a team environment and 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 and effective communication skills: verbal, written and listening.
• Demonstrate documentation, presentation skills, problem-solving techniques, and ability to build professional relationships
• Position will cover multiple counties.

Responsibilities

• Completing client assessments
• Strength-based services plans
• Use of SACWICS data system
• Coordinating and facilitating services to community resources
• Crisis intervention services
• Assisting families in locating employment, housing, daycare, and assistance with meeting basic needs
• Assisting in arranging and/or providing transportation for families, such as school appointments, medical appointments, etc.
• Participating in Court proceedings on behalf of the child and family which includes testimony and hearings, compiling court records, preparing case records as well as acting as a liaison with multiple public and private agencies to advocate and assist with services needs of families.

Benefits

• Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
• Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days; up to 6 paid Personal Days and up to 5 paid Sick days annually
• Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, health savings account, and short-term disability options
• Agency paid life up to $50K based on salary
• Voluntary Supplemental Life for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
• Voluntary Legal Plans
• Agency paid long term after 1 year of employment
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
• Free LCSW and LCPC Supervision hours available in some locations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees