Intact Family Services Case Manager at Caritas Family Solutions

Highland, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Trauma-Informed Interventions, Child Safety Assessment, Case Management, Family Strengthening, Community Resource Linkage, Court Document Preparation, Inter-agency Communication, Child Development Information, Outlook, Word, Database Management Software, Driving Safety

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Status: EXEMPT (salaried) Full-time Remote Work: Allowed (work arrangement can change depending on performance and/or needs of Caritas). 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 Intact Family Services 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 housing or school issues, and provides information regarding child development/age-appropriate behavior and discipline as well as general case management services. Emphasis is on child safety and keeping the family together. 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. 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 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. Attends court hearings, prepares and files all court documents within required timeframes. Willingness to travel as position requires frequent travel; follows agency and state guidelines regarding driving, rules of the road, and safety. Requirements 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 related human services field (Related fields will be considered.) 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 SKILLS REQUIRED Trauma-informed: Must display a willingness to adopt trauma informed interventions, principles, and practices as well as commitment to ongoing development of their capacity for application of trauma informed care. Realizes the prevalence of trauma among persons served by Caritas and the general population. Recognizes how trauma affects everyone involved-including clients, their families, staff, and community, and impacts behaviors. Responds to trauma by actively implementing the guiding principles of trauma informed care into their daily practice. Resists re-traumatization of persons served and staff providing services, by creating safe, welcoming, and supportive environments. Proficient Computer Skills In: Outlook, Word, Database Management Software Expert Computer Skills In: Outlook, Word, Database Management Software VEHICLE RELATED REQUIREMENTS: Access to reliable transportation to get to/from work: Required. Access to a reliable automobile: Required. Must provide proof of auto liability insurance (and continue to while working in this position): Required. Must possess a valid driver's license: Required.

Responsibilities

The Case Manager provides intensive in-home services focused on maintaining and strengthening family units to prevent children from entering foster care, emphasizing child safety and family cohesion. Responsibilities include conducting ongoing safety assessments, developing service plans collaboratively with families, and serving as an information conduit between all case stakeholders.