Home Based Case Work

Indiana, USA
13 days ago

Description

Home-Based Case Managers will follow all requirements and outcome goals of DCS service standards. Services will be provided according to the Indiana Practice Model in such providers will build trust-based relationships with families and partners by exhibiting empathy, professionalism, genuineness and respect. Services will be high quality, family centered, and culturally competent. This position is designed to safely maintain children in their homes (or foster home); prevent children’s initial placement or reentry into foster care; preserve, support, and stabilize families; and promote the well-being of children, youth, and families.


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Requirements

  • Minimum BA/BS in Human Services, Psychology, or related field
  • Other Bachelor’s degrees will be accepted with 39 credit hours in human services or education)
  • 3 years’ experience providing a service to families that need assistance in the protection and care of their children and/or providing skills training, development, and habilitation.
  •   Experience with person-centered planning approaches and positive behavioral supports
  • Experience with behavior management 
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • A valid driver's license and insurance
  • Possess good writing and oral skills to effectively communicate individuals’ needs and objectives.
  • Knowledge of child abuse and neglect, child and adult development, community resources
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Must be able to pass all drug tests and background checks
  • Travel between appointments to service clients within their community
  • Knowledgeable regarding social service systems within the state
  • Knowledge of and adherence to current confidentiality practices
  • Appreciation for and ability to respond to cultural differences
  • Develop relevant networks of contacts

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Responsibilities

  • Home visits
  • Participation in DCS Case planning
  • Supervised visitation
  • Coordination of services
  • Conflict management
  • Emergency/crisis services
  • Child development education
  • Domestic violence education
  • Parenting education/training
  • Family communication
  • Facilitate transportation
  • Case Managers provide services to families in their homes on a routine basis to assist them in obtaining their goals
  • You will need to provide education and support to these families
  • You will support your clients by attending court, responding to crisis and stabilizing family functioning
  • Coach collaboratively – maintaining a balance between teaching and serving
  • Visit each youth/family on a routine and 'pop in' schedule
  • Assist youth/families in achieving their goals
  • Provide education and support to youth/families
  • Provide transportation to youth/families
  • Attend court with clients and render recommendations
  • Communicate with schools and multiple institutions related to youth/family matters
  • Respond to all crisis calls and manage those situations
  • Service Plans/Goal Development (20%)
  • Create plans, including goals, for each youth/family
  • Update plans and goals
  • Develop relationships with agencies in the community
  • Work with other social welfare agencies
  • Intake and Needs Assessment (15%)
  • Determine 'crisis' situations
  • Follow Reset Family Solutions professional standards
  • Report (15%)
  • Maintain case and agency paperwork according to standards
  • Prepare written reports for the Department of Child Services/Probation office within identified time frames
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