Case Manager, Foster Care

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.

LSSI is hiring a full-time Therapeutic Foster Care Caseworker
, 2 days out of the week. As a member of the Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) staff, takes the lead on coordinating and implementing the treatment plan for a caseload of treatment foster care children and their families. Responsible for ensuring the child’s needs for safety, permanency, and well‑being are met within the context of an evidence-based model of treatment foster care and using a trauma‑informed approach.

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $55,000-$66,000/Annually.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full‑Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

• Coordinate the implementation of an integrated service plan for all children assigned to the Treatment Foster Care Program. Service plan components include daily treatment in the therapeutic foster home as well as overall case plan goals which address the child’s step‑down plans, permanency, and well‑being goals.
• Coordinate the implementation of service plan components related to the child’s birth family and/or step‑down family.
• Complete all tasks within the context of an evidenced based model, ensuring the model is implemented with fidelity. Interventions will apply principles of social learning theory, developmental psychology, and trauma‑informed care.
• Complete and submit all required reports related to service accurately and on time.
• Complete casework requirements, including service plans, case notes, court reports, and other casework and documentation as required by DCFS accurately and on time.
• Complete home study for potential foster parents; may be responsible for completion of all licensing documentation and recommendations.
• Participate in supervisory process for guidance, direction support, and approval of decision making, assessment, service planning and intervention. Present cases for staffing and/or participates in staffings as needed, including weekly team meetings.
• Participate in the on‑call/crisis intervention response for the TFC Team.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human services field is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience preferred.
• Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL), CCA and 402 or ability to obtain.
• Training in Treatment Foster Care of Oregon (TFCO) model, or available to participate in the TFCO training after hired required.
• Training in KEEP and/or Generations
  
  PMTO or availability to participate in training, coaching and fidelity to certification once hired required.
  We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.