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Family Preservation Case Manager
Location: Rockford, IL (Hybrid – in-office, community, and remote)
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $50,000/year
Date Posted: 8/11/2026
About the Role
Clarvida is seeking a Family Preservation Case Manager to work directly with children involved with DCFS and their families to promote safety, stability, and long-term success. In this role, you will assess family needs, establish service goals, and connect families with appropriate supports and interventions.
You will meet with children weekly at the beginning of services and transition to bi-weekly visits as progress is made. This position offers a supportive supervisory structure focused on professional growth, clinical guidance, and case management excellence.
Responsibilities
● Meet with children and families involved with DCFS to assess needs and strengths
● Develop individualized goals focused on safety, stability, and family preservation
● Link families to appropriate services, resources, and treatment supports
● Conduct regular home and community-based visits
● Monitor, evaluate, and document child and family progress
● Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant case documentation
● Collaborate with supervisors, internal teams, and external partners
● Participate in supervision, team meetings, and required trainings
Requirements
● One of the following:
– Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field (Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field) with a minimum of two (2) years of related experience
– Master’s Degree in a Human Services field (Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field)
● CWEL license preferred
● Valid Driver’s License in good standing and active automobile insurance
● Ability to obtain an Illinois Driver’s License within thirty (30) days of hire if relocating from out of state
Compensation & Benefits
Full-Time Employees
● Annual salary of $50,000
● Hybrid work environment with flexible scheduling
● Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
● Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
● Up to 10 paid holidays*
● Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
● DailyPay – access earned wages without waiting for payday*
● Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure requirements
● Company-provided cell phone
All Employees
● 401(k)
● Free licensure supervision
● Employee Assistance Program
● Pet insurance
● National discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
● Mileage reimbursement*
*Benefit availability may vary by position, state, or county.
Employment Type
Full-time
How to Apply
If you are passionate about strengthening families and supporting children involved in the child welfare system, we encourage you to apply for the Family Preservation Case Manager role with Clarvida.
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Learn more: www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values
See other opportunities: www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida
Equal Opportunity Statement
Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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Salary : $50,000