Foster Care Case Manager
Lydia Home Association
Foster Care Case Manager
Lydia Home Association
Christian child and family care nonprofit in Chicago
Description
Lydia Home Association is a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive services and support to children and families in need. Our mission is to create a nurturing and safe environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. We operate residential programs and child welfare services, collaborating with the Department of Children and Family Services to ensure the well-being of the children under our care.
Responsibilities
Coordinate all services for wards of the state and their families. Conduct regular home visits to foster homes. Move cases toward permanency in juvenile court. Arrange sibling visitation, etc.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9-5 PM
Requirements
Applicant must have Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field. Must become licensed by IL Department of Children & Family Services by passing the CERAP, CCA, 402 and Child Welfare exams. Must have strong organizational skills and good oral and written communication skills. Must have own transportation and current IL driver’s license. Must be willing to support the mission of LYDIA. Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus.
Christian child and family care nonprofit in Chicago
Lydia Home Association is a Christian nonprofit serving children affected by abuse or neglect and families in the Chicago area. Its programs include foster care, residential treatment and family preservation, with counseling available to children, adults and couples from varied backgrounds. Therapists and case managers work with families and public child-welfare agencies to support safe homes and address emotional and behavioral needs. Government program fees, charitable gifts and grants fund its work, while its counseling center accepts insurance and offers sliding-scale fees to qualifying self-pay clients. Founded in 1916, the organization is headquartered in Chicago and began taking children into care the following year.
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