Case Manager

Case Manager – Guardian Angel Community Services

Provide services to DCFS wards and their families in order to achieve the permanency goal as outlined and explained in the client service plan.

• Provide casework services to accepted children, including placement supervision, counseling and other supportive methods, service plan formulation and implementation, and appropriate involvement with the natural family.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and current service reports and foster care case records on children and families served.
• Advise and consult with foster parents to assure adequate understanding of the case situation and the needs of the child.
• Prepare such records, reports, and file materials as required by DCFS.
• Coordinate effectively with DCFS and other community agencies for the maximum utilization of available resources to address the service goals of the cases assigned.
• Submit reports as required by the program supervisor.
• Perform on-call duties as needed to carry out the responsibilities of the Foster Care Program.
• Communicate problems and issues within the department to the program supervisor.
• Assist GACS administration in any investigation against conduct that is illegal.
• Complete all mandatory agency and job specific training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Attend required staff meetings, agency meetings, and such other meetings as requested by the Program Supervisor.

• A bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or related field and experience preferred.
• CERAP and DCFS Licensure Eligible.
• Valid Illinois driver's license.
• Ability to work with DCFS, courts, and other social service systems.
• Access to a vehicle for client transportation and outreach counseling when an agency vehicle is not available, and proof of personal auto insurance.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural and socio economic characteristics of persons served.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials.
• Ability to work flexible hours.