Community Based Case Worker

FamilyCore understands that strong families are at the heart of any vibrant, tight-knit community. Through the mission of "instilling hope by creating the right balance of resources and care to foster and equip healthy productive children and families," our 90 dedicated employees are committed to the investment of strengthening families with the tools and ties to succeed.

Our team works with schools, the court system and other social service agencies to connect counseling, intervention, preventative education, and other support services for families in need. FamilyCore, a private, non-profit, nationally accredited social service agency with over 120 years of service, takes a holistic approach in its continuum of care, often providing boosts of support to multiple generations. The end goal is to maintain the integrity of the family.

Be a part of this goal by joining the FamilyCore Team!

FamilyCore offers a Full Benefits Package including:

• $4,000 Sign-on Bonus Potential
• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time off and Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Employer funded Health Savings Account
• Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• 401k (3% Employer Contribution after vested)
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Wellness Program
• Culture supporting Work/Life Balance

About this Role:

Establish a cooperative working relationship with families through home visits in accordance with the mission of FamilyCore. Identify needs and concerns and assist family in meeting them.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain a safe, clean, and efficient environment which complies with all Council on Accreditation standards and local, state and federal laws and regulatory bodies.
• Provide direct counseling, case management and intake services to a varied caseload.
• Conduct offsite services to promote positive familial relationships.
• Establish and maintain collaboration with families.
• Adhere and maintain all contract requirements.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of procedures and distribution of quality documentation that complies with the requirements of accreditation, licensing, and contracts.
• Working knowledge of de-escalation techniques and methods.
• Adhere to standards adopted through Council on Accreditation.
• Ability to organize and maintain data and confidential information.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with all internal and external clients.
• Collaborate and contribute to team and FamilyCore quality improvement and evaluation activities.
• Ensure safety protocols and policies are practiced at all times.
• Assume responsibility for professional development and cultural competency.
• *Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Social Work or related field required.
• 1-3 years' experience required.

Competency:

• Clinical experience to assess and support client assessments as needed.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain a client focus.
• Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with clients.
• Must pass required background check with Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
• Must pass background checks with Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Health Care Worker Registry, and Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services OIG Provider Sanctions.
• Ability to analyze, process, organize and maintain data and confidential information.
• Must possess valid Illinois Driver's License in good standing and proof of valid vehicle insurance.

Competency:

• Utilize time tracking software and all other software required to fulfill duties.
• Safe, reliable personal vehicle, to be used for FamilyCore business, including transporting clients.
• Must be CPR and First Aid certified.
• Must complete child passenger safety training.
• Ability to be sensitive and understanding of cultural and lifestyle differences of all people regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, or background.
• Successfully complete FamilyCore training as required.

Physical:

• Frequent sitting lifting, pulling and pushing up to 15 lbs.
• Regular walking, grasping, fingering, standing and other physical activities related to an office environment.
• Occasional stooping, reaching overhead.
• Operate general office equipment, including multi-line phone, fax machine, printer, copier, and personal computer, with or without dual monitors.
• Perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment:

• Work occurs in and out of an office environment. Frequently exposed to loud noise and outdoor weather conditions.
• May be subject to noise, distraction, and interruptions. May be subject to difficult client interactions that involve behavioral and/or emotional challenges.

FamilyCore is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

*Clarification for 'Other duties as assigned': This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Note: Applicable law does not allow FamilyCore to hire/employ persons that have been declared a sexually dangerous person or that have been convicted of certain crimes. (See, e.g. 89 Ill. Adm. Code 385.10 et seq. for further detail).