Community Connections Case Manager at Caritas Family Solutions

Mount Vernon, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, In-Home Services, Family Preservation, Child Safety Assessment, Resource Linkage, Stakeholder Communication, Service Plan Development, Compliance, Travel, Crisis Intervention

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description CARITAS FAMILY SOLUTIONS JOB DESCRIPTION Community Connections Case Manager Status: EXEMPT (salaried) Full-time Hours worked (typical): 40 Remote Work: Allowed (work arrangement can change depending on performance and/or needs of Caritas). EEO Classification: Professionals Job Tasks Typically: Unstructured - worker will be allowed to determine/plan the order of tasks, priorities, and goals. Description of Typical Work Schedule: 40-hour workweek. Schedule varies as they may be required to work evenings and weekends to attend meetings or to be on call in case of emergencies. May also be required to work extended hours to complete paperwork or to meet deadlines. (Hours set based on necessity of department or office.) PURPOSE: The Community Connections Case Manager maintains and strengthens family units, by providing intensive in-home services designed to prevent children from entering the foster care system. This program works with family strengths, monitors the family dynamics, provides linkages to community resources, assists with immediate needs and concerns, as well as provides general case management services. The emphasis is on child safety and keeping the family together. REPORTING STRUCTURE: Refer to the updated organizational chart for reporting structure and responsibilities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties may be assigned: Meets with families in their homes at various hours of the day as well as on call duties as scheduled in potentially high-risk neighborhoods. Facilitate connections to community-based resources and supportive services to address challenges impacting family stability and well-being. Serves as a conduit of information between all parties to the case and identified stakeholders, including medical, educational and mental health providers. Conducts visits with children, parents and/or caregivers that include the on-going assessment of child safety, permanency and well-being. Develops & implements a plan for delivery of services & supports in collaboration with the family that meets the immediate needs of the children and the family Performs 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 timeframes. Willingness to travel as position requires frequent travel; follows agency and state guidelines regarding driving, rules of the road, and safety. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/PREFERRED Degree/Field Required: Bachelor's degree in social work, or a related human services field. Degree/Field Preferred: N/A (Related fields will be considered.) Experience Required: 0-6 months case management experience preferred but not required (For positions that manage staff, the years specified need to be progressive years of management experience. For all positions, the years required can be interchanged with equivalent experience from an advanced degree related to this job and/or with other relevant experience verified by applicant/incumbent). Licenses/Certifications Required: Child Welfare Employee License and any additional certifications as mandated by the Department of Children and Family Services.

Responsibilities

The Case Manager provides intensive in-home services focused on strengthening family units to prevent children from entering the foster care system, emphasizing child safety and family cohesion. Essential duties include meeting with families in their homes, facilitating connections to community resources, and conducting ongoing assessments of child safety and well-being.