Safety Services Case Manager

CHRISTIAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF ILLINO•Mount Vernon, IL

7h•$40,832 - $58,000•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!

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older.
At least 2 years' work experience in their area of job responsibility.
Trauma-informed: 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. Realizes the prevalence of trauma among persons served by Caritas and the general population. Recognizes how trauma affects everyone involved-including clients, their families, staff, and community; and impacts behaviors. Responds to trauma by actively implementing the guiding principles of trauma informed care into their daily practice. Resists re-traumatization of persons served and staff providing services, by creating safe, welcoming, and supportive environments.
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

Associate degree from an accredited community college or Bachelor's degree in Social Work or in Human Services (Related fields will be considered.)

Responsibilities

Establishes a therapeutic alliance and engage families, caregivers, and other service providers in the treatment process.
Willingness to travel as this position requires frequent travel and vehicle use; follows agency and state guidelines regarding driving, rules of the road, and safety.
Available and responsive to inquiries from the Intact Family Services Worker regarding potential for involvement with an in-home impending danger plan in a timely manner.
Collaborates on the development of an in-home impending danger plan.
Contacts safety service providers to assess and determine suitability; Safety Manager provides information on regarding suitability of safety service providers to IFS Worker for necessary background checks to be completed.
Ensures understanding and ability to manage the impending danger plan as written.
Seeks clarification from IFS Worker as needed.
Prepares safety service providers and ensures understanding and ability to manage the impending danger plan as written.
Attends safety management meetings where discussion is required regarding sufficiency of impending danger plan and any changes that need to be made.