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Family Preservation Case Manager

Rockford, IL · Hybrid

$50K/yr

Description Family Preservation Case Manager Location: Rockford, IL (Hybrid - in-office, community, and remote) Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $50,000/year Date Posted: 7/7/2026 About the Role ...

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Family Preservation workers often encounter emotionally intense situations, such as working with families in crisis or at risk of separation. Common challenges include managing high caseloads, navigating complex family dynamics, and balancing the needs of children with those of parents. To prepare, candidates should develop strong communication, problem-solving, and self-care skills, and seek out regular supervision and peer support. Familiarity with community resources and trauma-informed practices also helps in providing effective support to families.

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To thrive as a Family Preservation Specialist, you need a background in social work, counseling, or a related field, often supported by a bachelor's or master's degree and relevant licensure. Familiarity with case management systems, documentation software, and sometimes trauma-informed care certifications is typical. Strong interpersonal communication, cultural sensitivity, and crisis intervention skills help build trust and effectively support families in challenging situations. These skills are crucial for promoting family stability, ensuring child safety, and achieving positive outcomes under stressful circumstances.

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Family preservation refers to a range of social services designed to help families in crisis stay together safely, rather than having children removed and placed in foster care. These programs provide support such as counseling, parenting education, crisis intervention, and connections to community resources. The goal is to address challenges that place the family at risk, strengthen family relationships, and promote a safe and stable home environment for children.
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Family Preservation Specialist

Youth Advocate Programs

Secaucus, NJ • On-site

$53K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Status: Full Time Salaried
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Summary of Position: The Family Preservation Specialist is responsible for providing intensive, in-home crisis intervention, counseling, and skill-building for families with children at imminent risk of placement or in placement and in need of intensive services to support reunification using the New Jersey Family Preservation Services (FPS) Program Model. The NJ FPS model is designed to keep children safe, strengthen families, prevent out-of-home placement, and safely reunify children and their family. Family Preservation Specialists carry a caseload of no more than two (2) families at any given time, except during the last week prior to discharging one family, when staff may carry a third (3) case.
Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or counseling.
  • or Bachelor's degree with at least 1.5 years of experience providing services to families in crisis
  • Experience working at-risk youth and families
  • Understanding of the NJ Family Preservation Services Program Model is a plus.
  • Be available for crisis needs
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Experience using database and/or Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.
  • Position requires reliable transportation, driver's license, and current auto insurance.
  • Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Benefits Available:
  • Medical/Prescription
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short Term Disability
  • UNUM Supplemental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Pet Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
  • Weekly Competitive Pay
  • Direct Deposit

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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