Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois is seeking to a full-time Case Manager to our growing organization. We are searching for energetic and passionate people who want to make a difference for children, families and our community.

Position: Case Manager, Community & Site-Based Programs

Reporting Relationship: COO

ABOUT BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS (BBBSCIL):
BBBSCIL’S Mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

BBBSCIL’S Vision is that all youth achieve their full potential.

BBBSCIL is an affiliate of the oldest, most respected mentoring organization in the US. BBBSCIL is a professionally managed, mission driven, performance-based organization providing high quality, safe and impactful One-to-One mentoring services to over 500 children/families across four counties in
Central Illinois: Macon, Sangamon, McLean and Champaign.

As Central Illinois’ largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, BBBSCIL makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”) from age five through high school graduation. Private corporate, foundation, United Ways, grants and individual contributions provide over 90% of BBBSCIL’S revenue base upon which we build programming that meets the needs of each child individually. Our programs are proven to keep kids in school, build positive behaviors and on the path to post-graduate success. Learn more at www.BBBSCIL.org.

BBBS’s Core Value is that we deeply believe Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is paramount and fundamental to BBBS’s success. We all work to build and maintain an inclusive and equitable work environment for our staff, volunteers, and program participants. It is our belief that every staff member should embrace DEI principles in the decision-making process. Therefore, we fully expect the ideal candidate will carry out their function with these core values in mind and treat everyone respectfully, fairly and equitably.

Position Summary/Essential Functions:
Case Managers have overall responsibilities for maintaining excellence in the Community and Site-Based Programs offered by BBBSCIL. These responsibilities include: recruitment in efforts of cultivating, developing and growing relationships and programming in conjunction with the corporate sector and other volunteer rich organizations, training for all volunteers and parents, intake duties for all potential volunteers and families who desire services, ongoing support of paired mentors and children, development of youth outcome goals to achieve the most meaningful impact for children served, outreach efforts for families who need additional resources and coordination of activities for all matched pairs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
The Case Manager will supervise a caseload of clients and bring safe, effective and meaningful mentoring relationships to children who most need additional supportive relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Recruitment of potential mentors and families for the program.
• Development of partnerships with local schools for programming.
• Interviewing and screening of potential mentors, parents and children.
• Pairing children with mentors who are considered the best fit based on child needs, interests, geographical location, and the mentor’s ability to meet the objectives of the BBBSCIL program.
• Review and monitor each matched pair to ensure program impact for the child.
• Plan and execute educational and recreational opportunities for matched pairs.
• Work in conjunction with BBBSCIL fund development staff to identify and connect possible donors and partners through their work with program participants.
• Ensure compliance with BBBSA standards, program policies and procedures.
• Maintain documentation and reports as required by agency contracts, including DHS, OJJDP, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor

Skills and Qualifications:

• A belief in the Mission and Vision of BBBS
• Understanding of other races, cultures, values and belief systems.
• A Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree and three years of experience in social work, psychology, education or related field.
• Case Management experience in youth development, including successful supervision of client caseloads
• High level of efficiency and organization, ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Honed reflective listening ability
• Integrity
• A sense of humor, superior interpersonal skills, and enjoys working as a team

Work Environment:
This position operates in a professional office environment with some hybrid work from home opportunities. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Salary Range & Benefits:
BBBSCIL offers a competitive salary range as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

Salary Range: $35,000 to $45,000
Benefits:

• Health Insurance (Premiums 100% paid by BBBSCIL)
• Dental Insurance (Premiums 100% paid by BBBSCIL)
• Vision Insurance
• 401K and 401K Matching (BBBSCIL will match 7% per year after one-year of employment)
• 20 paid PTO days
• 10 paid holidays

BBBS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Springfield, IL 62704