Therapeutic Foster Care Case Manager - $5,000 Sign OnBonus

• Meet individually with the youth at least three times per month, with at least two in-person visits occurring in the Therapeutic Foster Home.
• Meet with the Therapeutic Foster Parent(s) at least once per month.
• Coordinate all treatment services to ensure developmentally appropriate therapeutic services are provided to all youth as recommended by the assessment process and included in the treatment plan to meet individualized goals.
• Create Service Plans based on Integrated Assessments and needs of the youth/family identified in the IM CANS, including actionable steps to meet desired permanency outcomes.
• Document all case-related interactions and events with youth and service providers, as prescribed by DCFS policy, and maintain client files by submitting and filing documentation within prescribed timeframes.
• Facilitate transitions into, out of, and between homes and/or treatment facilities.
• Assist in placement stabilization by supporting Treatment Foster Parents through increased contact, as needed.
• Ensure required and recommended visitations occur, e.g. sibling, parent-child.
• Attend all court hearings, Administrative Case Reviews, school staffings, etc. and interact professionally with outside providers and case-related personnel.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed with 24-hour access, as needed.
• Maintain required contact with and ensure recommended support for biological families.
• Work independently on an individual basis with the youth surrounding their treatment and service needs.
• Communicate pertinent events/aspects of a youth’s case with all team members on an ongoing basis
• Organize, manage and lead document Child and Family Team Meetings per DCFS policy.
• Assists in family reunification and stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth’s case plan.

Education

• Availability to participate in evidence-based model training, coaching and fidelity to certification once hired required.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to produce results while working in a hybrid location.
• Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours, including evening and weekends, as needed.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate the ability to motivate children, their families and foster parents to participate in a highly detailed treatment model.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Reliable personal transportation

ONE HOPE UNITED VALUES:

Do the Right Thing | We serve the best interest of our clients and staff. We act mindfully and responsibly, honoring our commitments. We’re willing to challenge the status quo.

Fully Contribute | We bring our presence, passion, and ideas to every interaction, and we respect differing views and backgrounds so that others can do the same.

Empower One Another |  We collaborate with, care for, and encourage each other toward greater impact, treating everyone with dignity and respect

Turn Hope into Action | We believe in the resiliency of the human spirit. We advocate for those in need and do what it takes to build a better future for all.

Seek Impact Every Day | We make things happen, and make them count. We leverage all our resources and make data-informed decisions for maximum, sustainable results.

Always Keep Improving | We pursue excellence in an atmosphere of innovation. We embrace change, take prudent risks, learn from failure, and recognize success.

• Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
• Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days, up to 6 paid Personal Days, and up to 5 paid Sick days annually
• Medical, dental, vision, 403b Retirement, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and short-term disability options
• Agency paid life up to $50K based on salary
• Voluntary Supplemental Life for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
• Voluntary Legal Plans
• Agency paid long term after 1 year of employment
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
• Free LCSW and LCPC Supervision hours available in some locations

• 800 talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois and Florida
• Fiscally stable, $70 Million agency-- strong since 1895
• Energetic leadership and a rich community of support

 

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