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. 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 Child Welfare Specialist who works Monday through Friday and provides full casework services to assure the safety and well‑being of children, helping families meet minimum parenting standards.

Service provision is in compliance with state mandate standards, agency policies, and program plans.

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through the Dayforce Wallet app.
• Competitive salary based on relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $60,000-$67,000 annually.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees, including health insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, a 403(b) plan, an Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed.

• Complete and submit all required reports, documentation, and billing accurately and timely as required by the agency and funding sources.
• Participate in the supervisory process for guidance, direction, support, and 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 children's well‑being.
• Assess family service needs.
• Provide linkage to community resources to remediate problems, 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.
• Advocate with medical or governmental institutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human services field.
• Minimum of one year of related experience.
• State licensing/certification as required by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
• Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) or ability to obtain the required license.
• Child Endangerment Risk Assessment Protocol (CERAP) required.
• Specialty required.
• Training in KEEP and/or Generations PMTO, or availability to participate in training, coaching, and adherence to certification once hired.
• Successful completion of the CCS Bootcamp.
• Successful completion of Client‑Centered Service Planning and Aftercare Planning training.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate families, youth, and foster parents to participate in detailed intervention models.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation, and PC/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other related software.
• Background check clearance (both criminal and CANTS).
• Valid driver’s license in good standing for the state of residence.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Proof of valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage.

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, or any other characteristic protected by law.