November 16, 2024

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Moline

FULL TIME

Family Case Manager Intact

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.

LSSI is hiring a full-time Intact Child Welfare Specialist in Moline, Monday through Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM. Provides the full casework services to assure the safety and well-being of children by assisting families to meet minimum parenting standards. Service provision is in compliance with state mandates, COA standards, agency policies, and program plans.

Benefits and Perks:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
Salary $60,000-$72,000/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.
The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:

Complete and submit all required reports, documentation, and billing accurately and timely as required by agency and funding sources.
Participate in 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.
Coordinate and collaborate with other service providers, schools, and healthcare facilities to promote the child(ren)'s well-being.
Assess family service needs.
Provide linkage to community resources to remediate problems and prevent abuse or neglect and verify participation.
Ensure child safety and well-being during service delivery.
Provide strength-based case management to facilitate the resolution of minor to moderate challenges contributing to risk to children.
Advocacy with medical or governmental institutions.

Position Qualifications:
In addition to a real passion for working with at-risk children and families, this opportunity requires:

Bachelor's degree in social work or degree in related human services field required.
Previous child welfare experience strongly desired.
State licensing/certification as required by the state of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS.
Basic understanding of Word, Excel, Share Point, etc. and willingness to learn other systems used by LSSI.
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.
Proof of valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.