Family Case Manager Foster Care

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. 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 afull-timeFoster Care Caseworker for both of our locations: Vienna and Marion.To provide foster care and/or adoption case management services to children and families under the supervision of the program director or supervisor.

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:

• Provide and coordinate a continuum of case management services on all levels of the child welfare system designed to achieve permanency for children within their family of origin, extended family, or a foster/adoptive family.
• Perform tasks required in the written service plan.
• Meet productivity requirements.
• Complete and submit all necessary documentation.
• Provide backup support for other workers as requested.
• Assist in the planning and facilitation of training for foster/birth/adoptive parents and staff.

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 a related human services field (psychology, psychiatric nursing, psychiatry, gerontology, counseling, rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling, or human services.)
• One year of child welfare experience or two years of related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• State licensing/certification as required by the state of Illinois and regulatory agencies, e.g. Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Mental Health, etc.
• Respond in person to client emergencies 24-hours-a day, attend court, ACRs, staffing, and other purposes.
• Capacity to understand, and empathize with the cultural, psychological, and practical needs of the clients that the agency serves.
• Record of compliance with the law and clearance on Illinois CANTS
• Valid Illinois driver's license, proof of automobile liability insurance Access to transportation for visits, and to transport clients to and from appointments.

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.