Youth Case Manager
About The Position
Clarvida is seeking a Youth Case Manager in Matteson, Illinois, to work with minors placed in care by DCFS due to abuse or neglect. The position partners with youth and families to develop individualized treatment plans aimed at permanency, identifies service needs, coordinates wraparound community services, and assesses progress toward stability and well-being. The role involves regular contact with youth and families, observation of family visitation, and collaboration with legal teams, DCFS, and community providers. The case manager receives consistent, supportive supervision from a Child Welfare Supervisor to support professional growth and development. The position is on-site and community-based.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services–related field.
- Valid Driver’s License in good standing and active automobile insurance.
- Ability to obtain an Illinois Driver’s License within 30 days of hire if relocating from out of state.
Nice To Haves
- CWEL license preferred.
Responsibilities
- Meet with youth clients 1–3 times per month.
- Meet with family members at least once per month.
- Observe family visitation monthly.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on permanency.
- Identify goals, strengths, and service needs for youth and families.
- Coordinate wraparound services within the community.
- Assess and document client and family progress.
- Provide transportation for visits, medical appointments, and meetings as needed.
- Collaborate with DCFS staff, legal teams, service providers, and families.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant case documentation.
Benefits
- Schedule flexibility to meet client and personal needs.
- Team-based, supportive work environment.
- Stability and growth opportunities within a national organization.
- Paid vacation days that increase with tenure.
- Separate sick leave that rolls over annually.
- Up to 10 paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options.
- DailyPay access to earned wages before payday.
- Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure requirements.
- Company-provided cell phone.
- 401(k).
- Free licensure supervision.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Pet insurance.
- National discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment.
- Mileage reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
