Family Case Manager, Intact

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. The position adheres to state mandates, agency policies, and program plans.

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit required reports, documentation, and billing accurately and timely as per agency and funding source requirements.
• 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 (CWEL or CERAP).
• Training in KEEP and/or GenerationsPMTO or availability to participate in training, coaching, and certification once hired.
• Successful completion of CCS Bootcamp and Client-Centered Service Planning and Aftercare Planning Training.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate families, youth, and foster parents to participate in detailed intervention models.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Organizational and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS, required.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing, required.
• Proof of valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage required.

Qualifications

• A real passion for working with at-risk children and families.
• Specialty required.
• Availability to participate in training, coaching, and certification once hired.
• Successfully completed CCS Bootcamp and Client-Centered Service Planning and Aftercare Planning Training.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate families, youth, and foster parents to participate in detailed intervention models.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Organizational and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of child welfare laws and regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Benefits and Perks

• On-demand flexible paydays through Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary range of $60,000 - $67,000 annually.
• Opportunity for advancement within the organization.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 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