Job Description
SGA provides a wide range of social services in some of Illinois' most challenged and consistently underserved communities and creates long-term and community-wide change.
Counties Served: Champaign, Coles, Douglas, Moultrie, and Shelby
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage and maintain a maximum caseload of 15 families involved with DCFS.
• Display effective inter-personal skills, a dedication to helping youth and families reach their goals, and a strong attention to detail in the coordination of services and care.
• Collaborate with families to identify individualized needs and develop a plan of care to meet those needs.
• Complete a strength-based assessment of all life domains, identifying both strengths and needs
• Facilitate and lead the Family Team in all meetings, ensuring the youth and family voice is heard and respected by all team members.
• Confidently lead and engage in effective family team meetings, while being observed by program supervisor or program funders.
• Work in collaboration with the Family Team, develop a comprehensive plan of care, assigning responsibilities to each team member to address needs, including both non-traditional services and evidence-based treatments, as appropriate.
• Guide the team to adjust the plan to address any anticipated crisis situation.
• Provide consultation and support to the Family Team in the implementation of the plan of care and monitoring the progress toward goal achievement.
• Advocate for the family, especially around meeting their needs in the least restrictive setting possible.
• Completes the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessment tool at designated intervals.
• Maintain all administrative tasks promptly through Google Drive, Apricot online database, ETO case notes (the data management system) and on-site case files.
• Adhere to the fidelity of Wraparound facilitation, as taught during on-the-job training. (NCFIE and MiiWrap)
• Home visits and meetings with families within their community is required.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain up-to-date knowledge of DCFS policies.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree required: in the field of Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Education, or related program, preferred.
Experience:
• Experience coordinating care and/or working with youth and families on a direct service level. Basic knowledge of the Illinois child welfare system; knowledge of local resources and service providers is preferred. Experience working with diverse populations and in diverse communities
Other:
• Knowledge of the DCFS SACWIS data system and the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessment is preferred. Strong collaborative, relationship-building, and communication skills to effectively resolve Problems, achieve goals, and meet deliverables. Ability to work varying hours, including evenings, to accommodate the family’s needs. Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required. Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families, various professionals, and community groups. Assertive personality willing to follow up with non-engaged youth, family, and supports ensuring tasks are completed promptly. Attention to detail and thoroughness. Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Windows and internet proficiency, including the use of Google Drive applications. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Ability to exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality.
STATUS: Full-Time
GRADE: $52,416 annually
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Ability to work varying hours Monday - Friday, Schedule may include some evenings and weekends.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance required for work-related travel
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.
• Must be able to frequently move inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to transport oneself to and from home visits.
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs.
• Constantly moves to assist during program activities.
• At times, it may be required to lift up to 25 lbs. for various needs.
• Frequently moves in outdoor weather conditions
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; this description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.??This job description is subject to change at any time.
