Safety Case Manager

This position is based out of our Lisle, IL office; however, the primary service
area includes Oswego and surrounding communities. The Family Strengthening Case
Manager should expect regular travel within this region, typically 3–5 days per
week.

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure
children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we
strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside
refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to
bring hope and make a lasting impact.

As a Safety Case Manager you will give unsupported and isolated families more
stability to get through hard times. As part of our Bethany team, you’ll help
parents connect with community resources and build support networks to keep
their families together and their children out of foster care. By strengthening
families before crisis hits, you’ll help them stay where they belong— together.

How Your Role Makes a Difference

* Oversee and manage services being provided in the in-home Impending Danger
Plan; directly provide in-home safety services to children and caregivers as
indicated by the plan daily to weekly as needed;
* Maintain oversight of safety services providers (including family/network
supports when used as safety service providers): identify and assess
suitability, coordinate participation, and support consistent plan
implementation;
* Provide weekly updates to the IFS Worker on safety service provision and the
current sufficiency of the Impending Danger Plan;
* Respond to disruptions in safety services, arrange alternative coverage when
necessary, and immediately notify the IFS Worker when the plan is
deteriorating or becomes insufficient;
* Deliver or coordinate safety-related interventions aligned to safety services
such as behavioral management, crisis management, social and separation
supports when indicated;
* Document all services and contracts in the DCFS-identified case management
system; maintain weekly case notes on safety management oversight and service
delivery;
* Provide timely support to clients during crisis situations, including
availability outside of regular business hours as needed;
* Assist with housing or school issues as needed;
* Conduct weekly house visits to meet with families at various hours of the day
as scheduled in some neighborhoods categorized as potentially high-risk;
* May provide case management for the Intact program for the assigned region as
needed;
* Serve as a resource of information between all parties involved in the case
and identified stakeholders regarding medical, educational and mental health
providers;
* Conduct visits with children, parents and/or caregivers that include the
on-going assessment of child safety, permanency and well-being;
* Partners with the Intact Family Strengthening worker and Case Aide to provide
team support for each family referred to the program;
* Develop and implement a plan that meets the needs of the children and the
family;
* Perform case management responsibilities in accordance with state and federal
laws, Department of Children and Families Administrative Codes and Operating
Procedures, funding source policies and internal policies on child abuse,
abandonment, and neglect within required timeframes;
* Attend court hearings, prepare and file all court documents within required
timeframes;
* Travel on a regular basis to external parties;
* Demonstrate flexibility with working hours outside of the normal business
hours to meet the needs of the role to include some evenings and weekends, as
needed;
* May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
* Complete other duties as assigned.

What Will Make You Successful

* Master’s degree in social work from an accredited college or university
approved by the Council on Social Work Education and two (2) years of
subsequent experience in a child and family welfare agency; or
* Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited college or university
with a program approved by the Council on Social Work Education three (3)
years of subsequent experience in a child and family welfare agency;
* Meet the qualifications for a “Qualified Mental Health Professional” as
defined in Department of Human Services Rules 132, Medicaid Community Mental
Health Services Program, Section 132.25;
* Must be willing and able to obtain a CWEL and CERAP certification upon hire;
* Must possess the ability to engage, develop, and maintain positive community
relationships with a diverse group of individuals;
* Demonstrates excellent assessment, therapeutic and crisis intervention
skills;
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
* Work well under pressure and adaptable to change;
* Must have an ability to work flexible work hours to include some evenings and
weekends;
* Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge
of Microsoft Office Suite;
* Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years
driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
* Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle
with proof of adequate coverage;
* Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection
agency registries;
* Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission
Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

We Invest in You

* Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by
faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long
haul
* Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
* Low-cost health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
* Matching 403B retirement contributions
* Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave,
separate sick and paid absence banks)
* Education reimbursement for master’s degree program in human services
* Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program
* Employee covered long-term disability and term life insurance

Salary disclosure for residents of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington
D.C., Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, & New York* 
Note: Bethany’s compensation plan accounts for geographical differentials 
Accepting On-Going Applications 
Link to full Benefits Package (Total Rewards Guide) is on the Bethany Career
Page

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