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Foster Parent Case Manager
$74k-90k (estimate)
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Camelot Care Centers, LLC. of Illinois is Hiring a Foster Parent Case Manager Near Grayslake, IL
Pathways
Camelot
Job Description
Job Title:
Program:
Recruiting/Licensing Specialist (Level I & II)
Foster Care
State:
Illinois
Population Served:
Reports To:
FSLA status:
Children, Adolescents and Families
Licensing Supervisor/State Licensing Director
Non-Exempt
SUMMARY
Develops Foster Parent resources for the Camelot program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Consistently exemplifies Camelot Customer Service Standards and Mission, Vision, and Values.
Develops foster family resource base.
Recruits foster home parents.
Participates in licensing activity for prospective parents including orientation, training,
licensing packet completion,and submission to appropriate State agency.
Provides training to Foster Parent resources or prospective parents in areas such as
parenting skills, Foster/AdoptPride.
Participates in the Safety and Infection Control program and the Continuous Quality
Improvement Program andassures that each foster parent has been trained regarding
these polices.
Evaluates and monitors foster homes for compliance with state, Camelot and accrediting
bodies.
Maintains accurate foster parent charts, weekly activities/status reports and records
regarding licensing status of each foster home, tracks expiration of licensing
documentation for renewal process.
Responds to licensing alerts.
Assists with placement of foster children and interfaces with therapists and case managers
regarding placement.
Participates in the Admission Committee
Conducts foster home meetings with in-home therapists.
Assists with on-going re-licensure activities for families currently in the program.
Maintains knowledge of all licensing laws and changes; informs the appropriate personnel of
changes.
Supports the other Camelot offices by providing training and guidance in setting up and
maintaining recruitmentsystems and assisting in special projects.
Markets the appropriate Camelot Foster Parent Program through mail outs, press
releases, group presentationsand individual meetings.
Verifies references on potential parents.
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Licensing/Recruiting Specialist I & II
Revised 12/13/2023
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AS LEVEL II:
Serves as an on the job trainer by
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Supporting staff during a new employee’s onboarding process.
Supporting the new employee with learning job expectations.
Training new licensing staff utilizing the 9-week licensing training PowerPoint
Proactively connects with the new hire from date assigned throughout the new employee’s first
6 months of employment by answering questions, providing contact information to obtaining
additional/specific information and offering resources to ensure new hire’s success in his/her
role.
Develop and facilitate orientation meeting for newly licensed relative and non-relative families
(quarterly)
Lead Peoria foster parent mentoring and assist with developing in foster parenting mentoring in
each region.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,
responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit;
use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to
reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally
lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TRAVEL
This position may require travel of approximately 75% of the time.
REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in an approved Human Service discipline and in accordance with the
applicable State Standards (i.e. Child, Family and Community Services; Early Childhood
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Licensing/Recruiting Specialist I & II
Revised 12/13/2023
Development; Guidance and Counseling; Home Economics- Social Work; vocational
counseling; sociology; school (education) psychology; human relations; counseling
psychology; psychiatric rehabilitation; mental health; community counseling; cognitive
sciences; clinical psychology; special education; child development; healthcare counseling;
human services; marriage and family therapy; marriage and family counseling; human
development; health psychology; social science; Divinity/Pastoral Care/Pastoral Counseling
areas) from an approved four year college or university.
- The above degrees will need to have course curriculums/transcripts reviewed and approved
being accepted under this employment classification. Coursework must exceed 50%
concentration in the above areas of human services to qualify for exemption.
Credentialed under the appropriate State or contractual requirements where applicable (I.e.
Qualified Mental Health Practitioner LPHA Licensed Social Worker LSW, Licensed Alcohol and
Drug Addiction counselor, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor CDAC or related.
Direct experience providing services to children/adolescents and families in a therapeutic
treatment environment.
Compliance with State or contractual requirements.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must pass 402 licensing examination within 90 days of hire.
Must pass CERAP examination within 90 days of hire or time in position.
Must pass Child Care Act examination within 90 days of hire or time in position
DCFS licensure, within 90 days of hire or time in position
Valid State Driver’s License (In good standing). If moving to Illinois after position is accepted,
must obtain an Illinois Driver’s License within 30 days from Date of Hire.
CPR & First Aid Certification within 30 days from date of hire
Current physical and TB (PPD) test within 30 days of employment.
Appropriate automobile insurance (at least state minimum)
Signed employee acknowledgement of physical health and infection control responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to communicate effectively
verbally and in writing with wide groups of directors. Ability to make effective presentations.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic
equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as
frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance,
correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished
in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to work as a team member.
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Licensing/Recruiting Specialist I & II
Revised 12/13/2023
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Time Management skills
Ability to work flexible hours
MY SIGNATURE BELOW INDICATES THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND
AGREE THAT I AM QUALIFIED AS TO EDUCATION AND SKILL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
POSITION WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION(S):
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EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE
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DATE
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SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE
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DATE
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Licensing/Recruiting Specialist I & II
Revised 12/13/2023
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$74k-90k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/10/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
05/31/2024
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