Adoption Preservation Case Manager

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Newly hired employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following one month of service
• Robust Medical (Option of HMO or HDHP/PPO), Dental and Vision Benefits
• Employer funded Health Savings Account
• Basic Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays, including a Floating Holiday
• Additional Paid Leave for All Workers Act Leave (For Full-time and Part-time Employees)
• Culture supporting Work/Life Balance
• 401k Plan (3% Employer Contribution After Vested)
• Professional Development Opportunities, including Tuition Reimbursement
• Health, Wellness and Financial Educational Resources
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program

Responsible for the health, safety, and family system's impact on permanency and well‑being of children on caseload. Provide clinical and technical support to adoptive parents and children through trauma‑focused case management services, crisis management, home visits, weekly contact, monitoring of service compliance, documentation and ongoing training and advocacy. The main objective is to maintain permanency for children while actively assessing the needs of the child and their adoptive parent(s), and coordinating interventions with the therapist and other members of the service team, as necessary.

• Provide case management for all assigned children and families. Maintain a caseload of 10-12 children and families.
• Conduct face‑to‑face interviews with each child and family individually at least once per month.
• Maintain a working relationship with child, parents, teachers, therapist, and community providers to assist in collaborative efforts to preserve the placement of each child.
• Document meeting contacts and case progress by completing paperwork, progress notes, incident reports and writing individual service plans in tandem with the therapist.
• Respect the dignity and worth of individuals.
• Maintain confidentiality per agency standards, HIPAA, state regulations, and NASW Code of Ethics.
• Consider environmental, cultural, safety, diversity issues and needs for the child and family.
• Identify and maximize the strengths, abilities and competencies of children and families.
• Participate in program development as needed.
• Participate in supervision meetings with immediate supervisor.
• Participate in all Family Core assigned meetings.
• Maintain regular communication with clients through phone calls, emails, and home visits.
• Travel within a seventeen‑county area using personal vehicle to provide services. Provide transportation for client appointments if needed.
• Track case‑management outcomes and outputs based on goals established in the Adoption Preservation (AP) Program Plan.
• Accept and implement direction, instruction, and correction from immediate supervisor.
• Use de‑escalation techniques and methods.
• Adhere to standards adopted through the Council on Accreditation.
• Organize and maintain data and confidential information.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with all internal and external clients. Ensure safety protocols and policies are practiced at all times.
• Assume responsibility for professional development and cultural competency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in the social services field.
• 1-3 years of experience.

• Must pass required background check with Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
• Must pass background checks with Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Health Care Worker Registry, and Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services OIG Provider Sanctions.
• Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with clients.
• Ability to analyze, process, organize and maintain data and confidential information.
• Must possess a valid Illinois Driver's License in good standing and proof of valid vehicle insurance.
• Utilize time‑tracking software and all other software required to fulfill duties.
• Safe, reliable personal vehicle to be used for Family Core business, including…