Foster Care Case Manager

Job overview

The Foster Care Case Manager role is onsite in Belleville, IL. Starting compensation is $58,000 per year. Caritas Family Solutions has served people in Illinois since 1947, and this position is part of its Foster Care department. The case manager works with youth, birth families, foster parents, DCFS, and other supports to promote safety, well-being, and permanency for youth in care. The role identifies barriers, coordinates services, and maintains the documentation and collaboration needed to support case plans and required proceedings.

What you'll do

• Provide case management to children and families in foster care
• monitor placements and safety, permanency, and well-being objectives
• maintain accurate case records
• connect families with agency and community resources
• engage caregivers and service providers
• coordinate and attend Child and Family Team meetings and DCFS meetings
• and attend and testify at court hearings as necessary.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

foster care case manager

belleville il

caritas family solutions

full-time

onsite

$58,000/year

youth in care

case management

permanency planning

dcfs

child welfare license

court documentation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, paid training, health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 403(b) with company contribution, and tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human services field and a Child Welfare Employee License. Two years of experience is required for specialized casework assignments. Benefits include paid time off, paid training, health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 403(b) contribution, and tuition reimbursement.

About the employer

CHRISTIAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF ILLINO is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.