Family Case Manager, IFR

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a leading not-for-profit organization that provides healing, justice, and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families.

Full‑time

Chicago, IL

$50,000 - $55,000 per year

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• 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.
• Paid training to learn, grow, and succeed.

• Provide casework through professional assessment of the family’s problems and provision of necessary services within agency policies and regulatory entity guidelines.
• Perform tasks as required in written service plan based upon comprehensive integrated assessment, engaging children and families.
• Complete and submit all required reports, documentation and billing accurately and timely.
• Participate in the 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 health care facilities to promote child welfare, including partnership with AOD partners on each team.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field required.
• Child Welfare Specialist licensure in Illinois required or must be obtained after hiring.
• Background check clearance (criminal and CANTS).
• Minimum 1 year of related experience preferred.
• Training in KEEP and/or Generations
  
  PMTO or availability to participate in training, coaching and fidelity to certification once hired required.
• Successful completion of CCS Bootcamp required.
• Successful completion of Client‑Centered Service Planning and Aftercare Planning Training preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation, and PC/computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and related software.
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend and follow instructions, perform varied tasks while maintaining an appropriate work pace.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing in state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage (bodily injury and property damage) 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, or any other characteristic protected by law.