Guardian Angel Community Services
Foster Care Case Managers
Guardian Angel Community Services, Joliet, Illinois, United States, 60432
Overview
We are expanding our services in Joliet, IL, 60432 and are seeking experienced Case Managers to join our team.
Guardian Angel Community Services provides a pay range based on skills and experience. Base pay range: $55,000.00/yr - $57,000.00/yr.
Responsibilities
Provide casework services to accepted children, including placement supervision, counseling and other supportive methods, service plan formulation and implementation, and appropriate involvement with the natural family.
Maintain complete, accurate, and current service reports and foster care case records on children and families served.
Advise and consult with foster parents to assure adequate understanding of the case situation and the needs of the child.
Prepare records, reports, and file materials as required by DCFS.
Coordinate with DCFS and other community agencies for the maximum utilization of available resources to address the service goals of the cases assigned.
Submit reports as required by the program supervisor.
Perform on-call duties as needed to carry out the responsibilities of the Foster Care Program.
Communicate problems and issues within the department to the program supervisor.
Assist GACS administration in investigations against conduct that is illegal.
Complete all mandatory agency and job-specific training.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Non-essential Duties
Attend required staff meetings, agency meetings, and other meetings as requested by the Program Supervisor.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or related field; experience preferred.
CERAP and DCFS Licensure Eligible.
Valid Illinois driver's license.
Ability to work with DCFS, courts, and other social service systems.
Access to a vehicle for client transportation and outreach counseling when an agency vehicle is not available, and proof of personal auto insurance.
Sensitivity to the cultural and socio-economic characteristics of persons served.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
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Guardian Angel Community Services provides a pay range based on skills and experience. Base pay range: $55,000.00/yr - $57,000.00/yr.
Responsibilities
Provide casework services to accepted children, including placement supervision, counseling and other supportive methods, service plan formulation and implementation, and appropriate involvement with the natural family.
Maintain complete, accurate, and current service reports and foster care case records on children and families served.
Advise and consult with foster parents to assure adequate understanding of the case situation and the needs of the child.
Prepare records, reports, and file materials as required by DCFS.
Coordinate with DCFS and other community agencies for the maximum utilization of available resources to address the service goals of the cases assigned.
Submit reports as required by the program supervisor.
Perform on-call duties as needed to carry out the responsibilities of the Foster Care Program.
Communicate problems and issues within the department to the program supervisor.
Assist GACS administration in investigations against conduct that is illegal.
Complete all mandatory agency and job-specific training.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Non-essential Duties
Attend required staff meetings, agency meetings, and other meetings as requested by the Program Supervisor.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or related field; experience preferred.
CERAP and DCFS Licensure Eligible.
Valid Illinois driver's license.
Ability to work with DCFS, courts, and other social service systems.
Access to a vehicle for client transportation and outreach counseling when an agency vehicle is not available, and proof of personal auto insurance.
Sensitivity to the cultural and socio-economic characteristics of persons served.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
Get notified about new Case Manager jobs in Joliet, IL.
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