Child Welfare Case Manager 1673637
Are you searching for a way to use your compassion, knowledge, and leadership skills? Camelot Care Centers have offered a broad range of youth and family services since 1972. All services provided are designed to maintain children at the lowest and least restrictive yet the most appropriate level of care and to support or seek permanent living arrangements. Camelot Care Centers ("Camelot") is a Child Welfare Agency licensed by the State of Illinois, a member of the Child Care Association of Illinois, and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA).
Camelot Care Centers is a subsidiary of Pathways, a mental health family of providers, that offers foster care, mentoring, community based and outpatient counseling services to support children, their families, and adults in the most effective and respectful manner. Our employees live out their passion for helping the community and are looking for a hardworking, dedicated, and passionate person to join the team!
For your passion and dedication, we offer paid training, career advancement opportunities, medical/dental/vision, PTO, paid holidays, and much, much more (read below)! We realize that your growth is paramount to our continued reputation of quality and service excellence, so we are ready to invest in YOU from day one!
About your Role:
Camelot Care Centers Team is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Child Welfare Case Manager (CWCM). Must successfully complete the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) training and examination, all field based requirements for certification, and achieve certification within ninety (90) days of hire date. During the time, the CWCM is expected to become proficient in identifying and assessing client and family needs of minors placed in care by DCFS due to abuse or neglect by caretakers, with the ultimate goal of permanency. Under the supervision of Case Management Supervisor, the CWCM evaluates, coordinates and ensures necessary services and/or treatment are provided; completes required documentation; assists individuals and families by using such activities as delineating alternatives, helping to articulate goals and providing needed information.
Does the Following Apply to You?
Bachelor’s Degree in human services or a related field from an accredited college or university with two (2) years of related experience
OR
Master's in social work or a comparable human service field
AND
CWEL license - preferred
Valid driver’s license in good standing
Perks of Working for Pathways:
Competitive Salary
Paid Vacation Days (1st year 7 days; increases with tenure)
Paid Sick Days (Accrual per pay period)
9 Paid Holidays (including Day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve)
Medical, Dental, Vision including a Health Savings Account or FSA
Health, Dependent and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
401K
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To Learn More About Us:
Pathways @ http://www.pathways.com/mission-vision-and-values/
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Pathways is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.