Delta-T Group

Delta-T Group

Foster Care Case Manager / Child Welfare Specialist / Youth Care Workers

Lockport, IL, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 3934 days ago
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About the role

  • As a Case Manager / Child Welfare Specialist, you will provide child welfare services to clients within Agency policies and programs.
  • You will be responsible for carrying caseloads involving foster care or group home residents.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain close communication with DCFS Agency Licensing and Institutions liaison to maintain efficient flow of the licensing process
  • Train, supervise, and evaluate Licensing Representatives and Family Support Specialists in their service functions
  • We are actively seeking several Case Manages for our Specialized Foster Care Clients located in Chicago and Lockport, IL.
  • This position also requires you to perform a range of social work duties including the gathering and analysis of data, formulation of treatment plans, transportation and supervised visits.
  • Holds regular (at least bi-weekly) meetings to discuss and document current caseload

Requirements

  • Must be 21 years of age
  • Must have a valid Illinois Driver's License and a vehicle available for home visits
  • Must be able to effectively work in a fast paced environment and demonstrate the ability to juggle multiple competing tasks while using professional judgment and keeping key constituents in the loop
  • You have to be able to formulate an understanding of each client's situation.
  • In addition to performing record keeping functions and other administrative duties as required by the Agency and within established timeframe.
  • Submit required weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to DCFS

Skills

  • This opportunity requires strong clinical and supervisory skills as well as experience working in the foster care or child welfare system.

Benefits

  • Delta-T Group is a national broker and referral service for specialized types of healthcare and educational professionals.
  • We primarily provide service supplemental staffing services to school districts and charter schools, hospitals, community mental health centers, outpatient treatment facilities, and residential homes.
  • You are also responsible for the facilitation of sibling/parental visitation, attendance at collaborative conference with DCFS/ Juvenile Court as well as school conferences.

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