Family Case Manager
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
- Marion, IL Vienna, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
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!
- Provide and coordinate a continuum of case management services on all levels of the child welfare system designed to achieve permanency for children within their family of origin, extended family, or a foster/adoptive family.
- Perform tasks required in the written service plan.
- Meet productivity requirements.
- Complete and submit all necessary documentation.
- Provide backup support for other workers as requested.
- Assist in the planning and facilitation of training for foster/birth/adoptive parents and staff.
In addition to a real passion for working with at-risk children and families, this opportunity requires:
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related human services field (psychology, psychiatric nursing, psychiatry, gerontology, counseling, rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling, or human services.)
- One year of child welfare experience or two years of related experience.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
- State licensing/certification as required by the state of Illinois and regulatory agencies, e.g. Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Mental Health, etc.
- Respond in person to client emergencies 24-hours-a day, attend court, ACRs, staffing, and other purposes.
- Capacity to understand, and empathize with the cultural, psychological, and practical needs of the clients that the agency serves.
- Record of compliance with the law and clearance on Illinois CANTS
- Valid Illinois driver's license, proof of automobile liability insurance Access to transportation for visits, and to transport clients to and from appointments.