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Are you tired of large caseloads and little support? Are you seeking an opportunity to work with an innovative and growing agency? If so, join us as we implement our new start-up program to revolutionize Treatment Foster Care in the state of Illinois under our Project Reach initiative! To assist us in achieving our mission, we are currently seeking a Foster Care Case Manager in our Naperville, Illinois office.
At Our Children’s Homestead our mission is to build a strong, stable foundation of support for each youth we serve, and develop opportunities that enable them to discover and sustain a positive future.
If you or you know someone who is looking to help us achieve this mission, we are currently accepting resumes to fill the position of Foster Care Case Manager.
The Foster Care Case Manager will be responsible for the permanency and case management duties for youth assigned to their caseload. In addition, Case Managers participates, maintains, monitors and records each child’s rehabilitative service plans and progress towards goals. The Foster Care Case Manager will also maintain all files in accordance with Medicaid, DCFS, OCH, and COA standards.
This position will provide a sign-on bonus of $3,000. Sign-on bonus will be distributed to person selected for this position after 6 months of successful employment with the agency.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four year college or university in a social service related field required; one year of child-welfare related experience and/or training required. Experience working with adolescents is preferred
Must possess reliable transportation, a State of Illinois Driver’s License, valid vehicle insurance and vehicle registration.
State of Illinois CWEL (Child Welfare Employee License) and CERAP (Child Endangerment Risk Assessment Protocol) Certification preferred.
Employees of Our Children’s Homestead who are authorized to transport clients in the performance of their job duties will be reimbursed $0.62.5 per mile for all authorized travel at the rate established by OCH
**PLEASE APPLY WITH INDEED** NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Our Children’s Homestead is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
Full Time
$78k-94k (estimate)
02/08/2023
06/01/2024
ourchildrenshomestead.com
Naperville, IL
50 - 100
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