Illinois

Title: Case Manager I

Post Date: March 13, 2007

Location: Joliet, Ill.

Required Experience: Two years related experience

Salary: Competitive salary and a complete benefit package, including health, dental and life insurance; significant paid time off; tuition reimbursement; and a generous match to the 403(b) plan.

Hours per Week: Full-time

Start Date: Immediate

Degree Type/Area: Bachelor's degree in social work or related field required. Master's degree preferred.

Description:

This position will work with children and families dealing with issues of abuse and neglect. Services are home-based and are geared to provide direct services and community resource links.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Screens new referrals within 24 hours.
  • Develops strength-based assessment and service plan.
  • Provides 24-hour, 7-day-a-week pager coverage and crisis intervention.
  • Implements service plan to address and modify concerns of abuse and neglect.
  • Teaches basic coping and life skills, such as parenting, budgeting, communication and problem-solving.
  • Links families to appropriate resources.

Desired Skills:

  • Strong writing skills.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Knowledge of community resources.
  • Ability to form a therapeutic alliance with families.
  • Ability to work with resistant families.
  • Ability to use confrontation when necessary to produce change.
  • Ability to teach basic coping and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of and ability to teach parenting skills.

Recruiting until filled.

To apply for this position, please e-mail your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to recruiter@kidshopeunited.org or fax to (866) 955-5437. Please indicate "Case Manager I - Joliet" in the subject line.

Our company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Drug Free Workplace
Equal Opportunity Employer