Family Case Manager, IFR

About the role

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is seeking a full-time Intact Family Recovery Specialist to join our team. The position provides the full casework services to assure the safety and well-being of children by assisting families to meet minimum parenting standards. The ideal candidate will work with families who have been reported to DCFS for giving birth to a substance-exposed infant, or those with significant substance use history.

Responsibilities

• Provide casework through professional assessment of the family’s problems, the provision of necessary services within the policies of the agency, accreditation body, and regulatory entity.
• Perform all tasks as required in the written service plan that is based upon the comprehensive, integrated assessment being certain to engage children and families in these processes.
• Complete and submit all required reports, documentation and billing accurately and timely as required by agency and funding sources.
• Participate in the supervisory process 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 health care facilities to promote the child(ren)'s well-being. This includes partnership with AOD partners on each team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or other related human services field required.
• Child Welfare Specialist Licensure in the State of Illinois is required or must be obtained after hiring.
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience preferred.
• Training in KEEP and/or GenerationsPMTO or availability to participate in training, coaching and fidelity to certification once hired required.
• Successful completion of CCS Bootcamp required.
• Successful completion of Client-Centered Service Planning and Aftercare Planning Training preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Work, Excel, PowerPoint), along with other related software.
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend and follow instructions, perform varied assigned tasks while maintaining an appropriate work pace.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Must have valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Work, Excel, PowerPoint).

Benefits

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure. Salary range: $60,000 - $67,000 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.

Pay

$60,000 - $67,000/Annually

Schedule

Monday through Friday