What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Case Manager position at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois?
Description
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.
LSSI is hiring a full-time Child Welfare Specialist, Monday through Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM. Provides the fullcasework servicesto assurethesafetyandwell-beingofchildren byassisting families tomeetminimum parenting standards. Service provision is in compliance with state mandates, COA standards, agency policies, andprogram plans.
Benefits and Perks:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:
In addition to a real passion for working with at-risk children and families, this opportunity requires:
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.
LSSI is hiring a full-time Child Welfare Specialist, Monday through Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM. Provides the fullcasework servicesto assurethesafetyandwell-beingofchildren byassisting families tomeetminimum parenting standards. Service provision is in compliance with state mandates, COA standards, agency policies, andprogram plans.
Benefits and Perks:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:
- On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
- Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
- Salary $54,000-$63,500/Annually.
- Opportunity for advancement.
- Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
- The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!
- Complete andsubmit allrequiredreports,documentation, andbillingaccurately andtimelyas required by agency and funding sources.
- Participatein supervisory processforguidance,direction,support,andapprovalofdecision making,assessment,service planning andintervention.Present cases forstaffingand conduct family-child team meetings.
- Coordinateandcollaborate withother serviceproviders, schools,andhealthcarefacilitiesto promote the child(ren)'s well-being.
- Assessfamily service needs.
- Providelinkagetocommunity resources toremediateproblemsandpreventabuseorneglect and verify participation.
- Ensurechild safetyandwell-being duringservice delivery.
- Providestrength-basedcasemanagement to facilitatethe resolutionofminortomoderate challenges contributing to risk to children.
- Advocacy with medicalorgovernmental institutions.
In addition to a real passion for working with at-risk children and families, this opportunity requires:
- Bachelor ' sdegreeinsocialworkordegreeinrelatedhumanservicesfield required.
- Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
- State licensing/certification as required by the state of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
- Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) or ability to obtain required.
- Child Endangerment Risk Assessment Protocol (CERAP) required.
- Specialty required.
- Minimum of one (1) year of related experience preferred.
- Training in KEEP and/or GenerationsPMTO or availability to participate in training, coaching and fidelity to certification once hired required.
- Successful completion of CCS Bootcamp required.
- Successful completion of Client-Centered Service Planning and Aftercare Planning Training preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate families, youth and foster parents to participate in detailed interventions models.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
- Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
- Access to reliable transportation.
- Proof of valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage required.
Salary : $54,000 - $63,500
