Family Case Manager, Foster Care

About the role

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is seeking a full-time Child Welfare Specialist to provide comprehensive casework services ensuring the safety and well-being of children while supporting families in meeting minimum parenting standards.

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit required reports, documentation, and billing accurately and on time.
• Participate in supervisory processes for guidance, direction, support, and approval of decision-making, assessment, service planning, and intervention.
• Present cases for staffing and conduct family-child team meetings.
• Collaborate with other service providers, schools, and healthcare facilities to promote the child's well-being.
• Assess family service needs and coordinate with community resources to address issues and prevent abuse or neglect.
• Ensure child safety and well-being during service delivery.
• Provide strength-based case management to resolve minor to moderate challenges contributing to risk to children.
• Advocate with medical or governmental institutions as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field required.
• Minimum of one year of related experience required.
• State licensing/certification as required by the state of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
• Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) or ability to obtain required.
• Child Endangerment Risk Assessment Protocol (CERAP) required.
• Specialty required.
• Training in KEEP and/or GenerationsPMTO or availability to participate in training, coaching, and certification once hired required.
• Successful completion of CCS Bootcamp required.
• Successful completion of Client-Centered Service Planning and Aftercare Planning Training required.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate families, youth, and foster parents to participate in detailed interventions models.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational, presentation, and PC/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other related software.

Qualifications

• Passing background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Proof of valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage required.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other related software.

Benefits

LSSI offers competitive salary ($60,000 - $67,000 annually), comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare insurance, paid time off, holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours. Additional perks include On Demand Flexible Paydays through Dayforce Wallet and opportunity for advancement.