Case Manager - Lasalle

See yourself achieving solutions. Join our team!

Perks of Working at CYFS:

37.5 hour work week

Paid Time Off:

12 Paid Holidays

15 Paid Vacation Days (increases every 2 years)

8 Paid Sick Days

5 Paid Personal/Wellness Days

3 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Educational Assistance:

Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer

Tuition Assistance Program for staff who are continuing their education

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

5 free counseling sessions per year for employee or their family

Immediate community referrals to licensed counselors

24/7 call line

Tax consultation/financial resources

Discounted legal services and mediation services

Health and Wellness resources

Use of agency vehicles and/or mileage reimbursement

Agency-issued cellphone or cellphone reimbursement

"Dress for your day" dress code

Opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Supportive, inclusive, and strengths-focused culture

Salary:

Starting at $53,200.00 (eligible for overtime pay, on-call stipends, other financial incentives)

About the Position:

Develop a supportive relationship with clients and assist children and families in addressing needs and meeting goals with the overall objective of achieving solutions that promote stability and permanency.

A Typical Day as a Child Welfare Case Manager:

Collaborate with clients to gather information on their family's needs

Develop a plan with clients to connect them with needed services

Walk with families and clients through the process of goal setting to help them achieve solutions

Support family relationships by coordinating and scheduling family visits

Engage with families and clients by visiting them in a variety of settings to assess progress towards their goals.

Location:

815 2nd St. LaSalle, IL including travel and spending time in the field visiting clients' homes, communities, and attending court. This office provides services to the following counties: LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam, Stark, and Bureau.

Work Hours:

Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based on the availability of youth and families served. Hybrid work is available based on job duties.

Does the Following Apply to You?

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Service, or related field

Child Welfare Experience (preferred)

Child Welfare Licensure (preferred)

Additional Qualifications:

Completion of DCFS criminal background check and fingerprinting

Must be at least 21 years of age

Obtain an insured vehicle

At least three years of driving experience with a valid driver's license

Successful completion of DCFS Foundations Training to obtain Child Welfare Licensure

Desired Skills:

Interpersonal Skills

Conflict Resolution

Documentation

Self-starter

Time Management

Organization

Bilingual (not required)

Team Player

Additional Benefits:

Choice of 4 medical plans including PPO and high deductible plans with HSA

Dental and Vision Insurance

401k plan with 4% employer match

Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Plan and Dependent Care Plan

About The Center for Youth and Family Solutions (CYFS):

(CYFS) is seeking compassionate, committed, and culturally competent individuals who align with our mission of helping children and families in need with dignity, compassion, and respect to resolve life challenges. CYFS is one of Central Illinois' largest, nationally accredited social service agencies, serving over 20,000 individuals in 37 counties.

Our family-centered, inclusive, trauma-responsive, and strength-based interventions help bring about lasting positive change.

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.