Family Case Manager Intact

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 (varies). Provides the fullcasework servicesto assurethesafetyandwell-beingofchildren byassisting families tomeetminimum parenting standards.

Service provision is in compliance withstate mandates, COA standards, agency policies, andprogram plans. Benefits and Perks :

• 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!

Essential Functions :

• 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.
• Assessfamilyservice needs.
• Providelinkagetocommunity resources toremediateproblemsandpreventabuseorneglect and verify participation.
• Ensurechildsafetyandwell-beingduringservicedelivery.
• Providestrength-basedcasemanagement to facilitatethe resolutionofminortomoderate challenges contributing to risk to children.
• Advocacywithmedicalorgovernmentalinstitutions.

Position Qualifications :

• Bachelor'sdegreeinsocialworkordegreeinrelatedhumanservicesfieldrequired.
• Previouschildwelfareexperiencestronglydesired.
• Statelicensing / certificationasrequiredby thestateof IllinoisDepartment of Childrenand Family Services.
• Backgroundcheckclearance,bothcriminalandCANTS.
• Basicunderstanding ofWord,Excel,SharePoint, etc.andwillingnesstolearnothersystems used by LSSI.
• Demonstrated abilitytocommunicate inaclear, comprehensiblemanner,bothverbally andin writing.
• Validdriver'slicense,ingoodstandingforthestateofresidencyrequired.
• Accessto reliabletransportation.
• ProofofvalidILstatutoryminimumliabilityinsurancecoverage required.
30+ days ago