Foster Care Case Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with DCFS, youth, birth families, foster parents, and other designated supports to promote the achievement of permanency for youth in care.

• Meet with members of the child and family team as needed and work to identify any obstacles to permanency.

• Obtain supports and services to address identified challenges.

• Deliver case management services to children and families in foster care.

• Oversee and monitor placements for youth in care.

• Keep current and precise documentation of contact notes, case notes, and client records.

• Coordinate connections to suitable agency and community resources.

• Build a therapeutic alliance and engage families, caregivers, and other service providers in the treatment process.

• Prepare for and actively engage in all required meetings with DCFS.

• Attend and provide testimony in court hearings as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related Human Services field.

• A minimum of two years of experience is required for specialized casework assignments.

• Previous experience in case management is preferred.

• A Child Welfare Employee License is required.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient in active listening and clinical documentation.

• Ability to maintain accurate case records and adhere to agency, DCFS, and court documentation standards.

• Capability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with youth, birth families, foster parents, caregivers, and service providers.

• Proficient in Outlook, Word, electronic case management systems, and virtual communication tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off.

• Paid training.

• Health Insurance.

• Dental and Vision coverage.

• Life insurance.

• 403(b) plan with company contribution.

• 5% Tuition reimbursement.