Case Manager

Firefly Children & Family Alliance; Columbus (IN); Remote; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Firefly Children & Family Alliance in Columbus, Indiana, seeks a part-time Home-based Case Manager to support families in Bartholomew and Jackson counties. The role involves in-home visits, coordination with schools, court appearances, and crisis response to stabilize family functioning.

You will provide transportation, education, and connection to services; travel between appointments is required. A Bachelor's in social work or related field and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• A valid driver's license and insurance with no more than 6 points on driving record.
• 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.
• History with or knowledge of juvenile probation practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Family Progress - Monitoring and Coaching: provide education, visit families, and assist in achieving goals.
• Intake and Needs Assessment: identify crisis situations and gather information for assessments.
• Report: maintain paperwork and prepare written reports for relevant authorities.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Transportation to client visits

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Few jobs offer the satisfaction and gratification that come from doing work that improves the lives of vulnerable children and families. That's where Firefly Children and Family Alliance stands out from the crowd. As one of our employees, you'll be able to directly make an impact on the lives of thousands of Indiana children, families, and adults.

Firefly Children & Family Alliance is looking for a part-time Home-based Case Manager in Columbus, Indiana. You will be serving Bartholomew/Jackson counties. Case Managers provide services to families in the families' homes on a routine basis to assist them in obtaining their goals. You will need to provide education and support to these families and transportation. You will support your clients by attending court, responding to crisis and stabilizing family functioning. This position is field based and will work out in the community. Knowledge of or experience working with youth who have a history of juvenile probation is preferred.

You Will:

Family Progress - Monitoring and Coaching (50%)

• 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
• 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
• Visit each youth/family to gather necessary information to complete the assessment
• Follow Firefly Children & Family Alliance 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 timeframes

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• A valid driver's license and insurance with no more than 6 points on driving record
• 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(List required professional experience))
• History with or knowledge of juvenile probation practices preferred

Firefly Children & Family Alliance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability.