Foster Care Case Manager

Description

SIGN-ON BONUS totaling $3000 paid out as follows: $750 @ 90 days; $750 @ 6 months; $1500 at 1 year if still employed at the same site and program.

Case management position to carry cases for foster care. The ability to engage with diverse families, good oral and written communication skills, valid driver's license, be able to pass all background checks, professional and working relationships with service providers, court personnel, and DCFS staff.

Must be able to multi-task and work well under pressure at times. Have knowledge of computer skills and the ability to be on call at times. Including evenings, nights, and some Saturdays, in potentially high-risk neighborhoods

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Human Services Field or Related required

Certification

• CWEL CANS, CERAP, Placement Specialty preferred

Other

• Must have a good driving record and willingness to travel. This role requires Case Managers to drive 70% of the time.
• Must pass DCFS required tests to become a Licensed Child Welfare Specialist within 60 days of hire. Must become Solution-Based Casework certified within 9 months of hire.

Job Duties Include

• Facilitate placement and delivery of services in collaboration with biological, foster and adoptive families.
• Serve as a conduit of information between all parties to the case and identified stakeholders, including medical, educational and mental health providers.
• Develop and implement a plan that meets the needs of the children and the family.
• Conduct visits with children, parents and/or caregivers that include the on-going assessment of child safety, permanency, and well-being.
• Attend court hearings, prepare and file all court documents within required timeframes.
• Perform case management responsibilities in accordance with state and federal laws, Department of Children and Families Administrative Codes and Operating Procedures, funding source policies and internal policies on child abuse, abandonment, and neglect within required timeframes.

We Invest in You!

• Voluntary Legal Plans
• Agency paid life up to $50K based on salary
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
• Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days; up to 6 paid Personal Days and up to 5 paid Sick days annually
• Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
• Free LCSW and LCPC Supervision hours available in some locations
• Agency paid long term after 1 year of employment
• Voluntary Supplemental Life for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
• Medical, dental, vision, 403b Retirement, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and short-term disability options

A Different Kind Of Employer One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us?

• 800 talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois, Missouri, and Florida
• Energetic leadership and a rich community of support
• Fiscally stable, $50 Million agency-- strong since 1895

One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. OHU participates in eVerify.

In the spirit of caring for one another and our community, please note that upon accepting an offer of employment from One Hope United, you will be required to share proof of a Covid-19 vaccination. The requirement is subject to accommodation in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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