Family Strengthening Case Manager

Locations

IL-Mattoon
80 Broadway Ave
Suite 101
Mattoon, IL 61938, USA

This position is based out of our Mattoon, IL office; however, the primary service area includes Morgan, Brown, Cass, and surrounding communities. The Family Strengthening Case Manager should expect regular travel within this region, typically 3–5 days per week.

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.

As a Family Strengthening Case Manager you will give unsupported and isolated families more stability to get through hard times. As part of our Bethany team, you’ll help parents connect with community resources and build support networks to keep their families together and their children out of foster care. By strengthening families before crisis hits, you’ll help them stay where they belong—together.

• Conduct home visits to meet families at various hours as scheduled in some high‑risk neighborhoods
• Serve as a resource of information among all parties involved in the case and identified stakeholders regarding medical, educational, and mental health providers
• Conduct visits with children, parents, and caregivers that include ongoing assessment of child safety, permanency, and well‑being
• Conduct case management with Child Welfare Services (CWS) cases, as needed
• Develop and implement a plan that meets the needs of the children and family
• Perform case management responsibilities in accordance with state and federal laws, Department of Children and Families Administrative Codes and Operating Procedures, funding source policies and internal policies on child abuse, abandonment, and neglect within required time frames
• Attend court hearings, prepare and file all court documents within required time frames
• Travel on a regular basis to external parties
• Demonstrate flexibility with working hours outside normal business hours to meet the needs of the role, including some evenings and weekends, as needed
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on specific needs of each program/department
• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany‑sponsored event
• Complete other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or equivalent field of study from an accredited college with at least three (3) years of subsequent experience in a child and family welfare agency, or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited college with at least two (2) years of subsequent experience
• Master’s degree in Social Work or equivalent field of study from an accredited college with at least two (2) years of subsequent experience, preferred
• Must be willing and able to obtain a CWEL and CERAP certification upon hire
• Must possess the ability to engage, develop, and maintain positive community relationships with a diverse group of individuals
• Demonstrates excellent assessment, therapeutic and crisis intervention skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Work well under pressure and adaptable to change
• Must have an ability to work flexible work hours to include some evenings and weekends
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• 403(b)…