Family Case Manager Foster Care, Masters
Company: LSSI
Location: Aurora
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Benefits and Perks: LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this
rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping
make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these
career advantages: On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages
through an app called Dayforce Wallet. Competitive salary based
upon relevant education, experience, and licensure. Salary
$62,000-$63,500/Annually Opportunity for advancement. Comprehensive
benefits package for Full-time employees includes healthcare
insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11
paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program,
and flexible hours. The paid training you need to learn, grow, and
succeed! Essential Functions: Provide and coordinate a continuum of
case management services on all levels of the child welfare system
designed to achieve permanency for children within their family of
origin, extended family, or a foster/adoptive family within the
policies and procedures of the agency, accreditation agency
andregulatory agency. Perform all tasks as required in the written
service plan that is based upon the comprehensive, integrated
assessment being certain to engage children and families in the
process. Complete and submit all reports, documentation, and
billing accurately and timely as required by the agency and funding
sources. Respond in person to client emergencies 24-hours-a-day,
attend court hearings, and ACRs Ensure productivity requirements
established by the Program Director or designee are met.
Participate in the supervisory process for guidance, direction
support, and approval of decision-making, assessment, service
planning, and intervention. Present cases for staffing and conduct
family-child meetings. Coordinate and collaborate with other
service providers, schools, and health care facilities to promote
the child(ren)’s well-being. Communicate with supervisor, work
group, and collateral agencies regarding children’s and/or family’s
status. Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out
responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other
LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or
individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.
Position Qualifications: Master’s degree in social work or other
related human services field required. State
licensing/certification as required by the State of Illinois and
regulatory agencies, including Department of Children and Family
Services and the Department of Mental Health. Background check
clearance, both criminal and CANTS required. Minimum of two (2)
years of related experience required. Training in KEEP and/or
GenerationsPMTO or availability to participate in training,
coaching and fidelity to certification once hired required.
Successful completion of CCS Bootcamp required. Successful
completion of Client-Centered Service Planning and Aftercare
Planning Training required. Successful completion of five (5) of
the following required: LSSI/COY Trauma Training Client-Centered
Specialized Casework Training DCFS Adoption & Guardianship Training
Co-Occurring Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Training
Reunifying Families Training DCFS: Child and Family Meeting
Training Ethics Training Family Engagement: Partnering with
Families to Improve Child Welfare Outcomes UCAN- Teen Pregnant
Services Network-Pregnancy Prevention, Family Planning, Preparation
for Parenthood training. Excellent organization, presentation, and
pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office
(Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related
software. Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear,
comprehensive manner, verbally and written. Capacity to understand
and empathize with the cultural, psychological, and practical needs
of the clients that the agency serves. Valid driver’s license in
good standing required for the state of residency. Access to
reliable transportation for meetings, home visits, and to transport
clients as needed. Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance
coverage, bodily injury, and property damage required.
Keywords: LSSI, Lombard , Family Case Manager Foster Care, Masters, Healthcare , Aurora, Illinois
