Case Manager (Great Start Program)

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District

Family Educator/Home Visitor/Case Manager

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is hiring a full-time Family Educator/Home Visitor/Case Manager position with their GREAT Start Prevention Initiative Birth to Three Home Visiting Program. The GREAT Start program provides free and voluntary home visiting services and support to families in Champaign County with children under the age of three, and prenatal families. The selected candidate will perform professional work in the Baby TALK Model of family engagement.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting child developmental assessments.
• Facilitating developmental activities with children and caregivers, developing family goal plans, and providing case management and connection to community resources.
• Program goals include supporting the child's development through strengthening the parent-child relationship, establishing and deepening working relationships with families, empowering parents to set goals for themselves and their children, and supporting families' mastery in their growth and development.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in sociology, social work, psychology, human services, child development or a closely related field,
• or two (2) years of professional social work, counseling, or closely related experience
• A valid driver's license, dependable transportation, and proof of auto insurance.
• Spanish speaking individuals are highly desirable.
• Experience working with parents and children under three years of age is highly preferred.

CUPHD provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• health, dental, and vision insurance with enrollment beginning on the employee's first day of employment
• 14 paid holidays per year
• 12 sick days earned per year
• 15 days of paid time off earned in the first year of employment
• short-term and long-term disability benefits
• comprehensive pension plan offered through Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

The starting annual salary for a Case Manager is $50,515 for a 40-hour week.

To apply, go to: . Applicants may also come in to apply online at CUPHD, 201 W. Kenyon Road, Champaign, IL 61820. For full consideration, you must complete the application process.

Men, Women, Veterans, and individuals of all abilities are encouraged to apply. CUPHD also strongly encourages people of color, gay, lesbian, transgender, and non-binary people to apply. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you need accommodation in order to apply, please contact LaTasha Aragon at laragon@c-uphd.org. CUPHD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to join its team.

CUPHD highly recommends all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza (seasonally) unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.

This recruitment will remain open until filled; however, will not close prior to April 1, 2024 This is a collective bargaining unit position with AFSCME

Posted March 18, 2024