Case Manager Job Lisle area,Illinois USA,Social Work

At 360 Youth Services, we believe in empowering youth to thrive — and that begins with our team. When you join 360 YS, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive environment where your voice is valued, your work has purpose, and your impact is felt every day. Together, we support young people and families in our community, helping them build brighter, healthier futures.

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TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Professional Development/ Training and Support
Health and Wellness
Work/Life Balance
Life Insurance & Disability Insurance
Employee Recognition/Staff Engagement

Position: Case Manager

Location: Lisle, IL

Job : 248

# of Openings: 1

Job Title: Case Manager, Cornerstone

Exempt/Non-exempt: Non-exempt

Hourly Range: $21.00 - $23.00

Immediate Supervisor: Program Manager

Essential Functions

Primarily responsible for effectively coordinate and lead Client Staffing’s to include but not limited to attending staffing for incoming, current and discharged clients, facilitating staffing for all current clients and completing staffing reports within the required time period. Actively participate in all DCFS Staffing conference calls. Evenings weekends Driving responsibilities.

Coordinate and organize all discharges of clients to include but not limited to completing all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner. Centralized Matching Team Referrals, Completion of Discharge Summaries, Coordination of Transition Support Services for discharged clients.

Actively assist clients to locate and engage family members and adult supports; providing advocacy and support in reunification matters. Assist in coordination of visitation logistics to ensure adequate transportation needs are met.

Set medical and dental appointments as needed or required by DCFS.

Complete and maintain accurate documents to include client information sheet, SER/UIR contacts, and medical service reports and other pertinent documentation as prescribed. Ensure all residents’ charts are complete, legible and contain the required paperwork.

Provide all required documentation including ACR document needs to DCFS Caseworker in timely and accurate manner. Complete and submit all State (i.e. DCFS) required documentation by the necessary time line (i.e. CANS).

Provide accurate and timely written and oral communication to Residential Therapist and immediately notify supervisor and residential therapist of any concerns for safety so to also ensure thorough communication with Psychiatric Nurse.

Assist the residents in developing positive post‑secondary education plans (including FAFSA completion, college visits, financial resources). Develop and maintain positive relationships with local area employers and work with clients to secure and maintain employment; providing coaching and guidance as necessary.

Actively participate in all agency related meetings and activities as designated by the Program Manager.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Ability Requirements

Demonstrate an ability to work with youth, families, and social service agencies in a professional manner as an agent for positive change. A commitment to the values and ethics of a professional social worker. Demonstrate at all times a level of personal and professional integrity, honesty and competency that brings credit to the profession and the agency. Demonstrates ability to work independently while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills in relating to youth and staff in a positive, constructive and therapeutic manner.

Demonstrates leadership skills which will ensure healthy communication with staff members.

Education and Experience

A Bachelor's degree in social work or a related human services field and 2 years of group home with youth experience. Have appropriate educational background from an accredited school of social work or related field. Experience with DCFS policy and procedures preferred.

Physical Demands and Other Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties listed in the job description satisfactorily. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required…