Case Manager - HSPRS

About the role

Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for a Case Manager. The position is based in Chicago, IL and offers a starting salary of $64,500 annually.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home studies to assess the safety and suitability of homes for children referred through shelters or foster care providers.
• Provide post-release services to assess the needs of children and sponsors, and connect them with necessary resources.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children on the caseload by monitoring placements on an ongoing basis.
• Manage a high turnover caseload of approximately 40 youth at any given time, including conducting initial intakes and coordinating necessary services.
• Communicate regularly with children and sponsors to address any needs or concerns, and ensure all assessments, reports, and case notes are updated.
• Travel throughout the region to complete home studies and in-person case contacts, potentially traveling up to 3 hours for home visits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant behavioral/social science field.
• Experience conducting home studies according to state requirements.
• Strong professional writing skills, particularly for assessment reports.
• Knowledge of local community social services.
• Experience working with immigrant populations.
• One to three years of progressive experience in case management, and child welfare experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with people from various cultures, non-English speakers, and LGBTQ children.
• Bilingual - English/Spanish preferred.
• Valid driver's license and personal, reliable vehicle for conducting home visits.
• Ability to travel extensively, both via ground and air, and to travel up to 3 hours away to conduct home visits.

Qualifications

• Physical requirements include sitting for long periods and lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• 120 hours of vacation time; 12 sick days per year.
• 10 holidays, 3 personal days, medical appointment time.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pet and legal insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• FSA, transit, and parking savings accounts.
• Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits.
• 401(k) available.