Community Based Case Worker

FamilyCore understands that strong families, equipped with the tools and ties to succeed, are at the heart of any vibrant, tight-knit community. We are looking for compassionate, committed and conscientious individuals who will actively seek to mobilize its mission statement, which is "instilling hope by creating the right balance of resources and care to foster and equip healthy productive children & families." FamilyCore is a private, non-profit, nationally accredited social service agency that has served the Tri-County area since 1900. We are committed to helping individuals and families strengthen their lives through a variety of counseling, child welfare, family preservation and preventative education services. We offer the best in quality, confidentiality, and expertise.

FamilyCore employs over 80 individuals in a tight-knit work community that work with schools, the court system and other social service agencies to connect counseling, intervention, preventative education and other support services with those who have a need. FamilyCore 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 family, however it may be defined.

Position Summary: 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 a varied caseload representative of problem situations found within the functions of FamilyCore's programs.
• 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.
• May provide guidance for workers in the absence of the Program Director.
• 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
• *Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Educational:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Social Worker related field required.
• 4-6 years' experience required

Requirements Continued:

Competency:

• Must pass required background check.
• 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.
• 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.
• Regular walking, grasping, fingering, standing and other physical activities related to an office environment.
• Occasional stooping, reaching overhead.

FamilyCore is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

*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.

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