Case Manager, Child Welfare

Job overview

The Case Manager, Child Welfare role is hybrid in Peoria, IL, with field visits to clients’ homes and communities and court attendance. Starting salary is $55,500 per year. The Center for Youth and Family Solutions is a social-service agency serving children and families, with a mission to help them address life challenges with dignity, compassion, and respect. The case manager builds supportive relationships with children and families, assesses needs and progress, connects clients with services, and coordinates family visits. The work supports stability and permanency through collaborative goal setting and family-centered services.

What you'll do

• Gather information about family needs
• develop plans to connect clients with services
• support clients in setting and pursuing goals
• coordinate and schedule family visits
• visit families in varied settings to assess progress
• attend court and travel to client locations as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

child welfare case manager

peoria il

hybrid

the center for youth and family solutions

family services

client visits

goal setting

service coordination

court attendance

$55,500 starting salary

37.5-hour work week

paid holidays

tuition assistance

medical and dental

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits include 12 paid holidays, 15 vacation days, 8 sick days, 5 personal or wellness days, three weeks of paid parental leave, tuition assistance, an employee assistance program, agency vehicle use or mileage reimbursement, cellphone or reimbursement, medical plans, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with 4% employer match, life insurance, and long-term disability.

Why this role

A bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, or a related field is required. Child welfare experience and licensure are preferred; DCFS Foundations Training is required to obtain Child Welfare Licensure.

About the employer

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.