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Now Hiring : Foster Care Case Manager at Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy 📍 Location : Decatur, IL 📄 Status : Full-Time, Exempt 👤 Reports To : Foster Care Supervisor
Support Youth. Strengthen Families. Make a Difference. At Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to children and families navigating the foster care system. Join a collaborative, mission-driven team where over 80% of employees report loving their job!
What You'll Do :
- ️ Assess the needs of children and families and develop individualized service plans
- ️ Conduct weekly home visits and maintain regular contact with foster families and other supports
- ️ Advocate for clients in court and through multi-disciplinary team meetings
- ️ Facilitate placements and provide post-placement supervision
- ️ Coordinate with schools, healthcare providers, and community agencies
- ️ Maintain accurate, timely documentation and case records
- ️ Participate in court hearings, administrative case reviews, and agency utilization review
- ️ Engage in ongoing training and professional development opportunities
What We're Looking For :
🎓 Education : Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field (Master of Social Work or equivalent preferred)
📌 Experience : Professional experience in foster care or child welfare preferred
🚗 Requirements :
Successfully obtain necessary foster care case management licensingValid Illinois driver's license and proof of required auto insuranceAbility to pass background checksStrong communication, documentation, and time management skillsAbility to build rapport with children, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teamsWillingness to provide home-based services and participate in on-call rotationWhy Join Us?
🌱 Supportive and mission-focused culture ⚖️ Healthy work-life balance 📚 Opportunities for professional growth 🤝 Collaborative and inclusive team environment
Comprehensive Benefits Package :
15 paid holidays annuallyGenerous vacation, sick, and personal timeTuition reimbursement program401K with employer matchEmployer-paid vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insuranceMedical and short-term disability coverage optionsReady to Make a Difference? Apply today and help children and families build brighter futures through foster care support and advocacy.