Case Manager

Firefly Children & Family Alliance; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance

PTO and Paid Holidays

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Student Loan Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Firefly Children & Family Alliance seeks a full-time Home-based Case Manager in Indianapolis, Indiana. You will serve Marion county, visiting families in their homes and in the community to help them reach their goals and access resources.

You will provide education, transportation, and court involvement when needed, respond to crises, and collaborate with schools and agencies to support youth and families. A Bachelor's degree in social work or related field is 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide family progress monitoring and coaching in the home and community.
• Visit youth/family on a routine and pop-in schedule.
• Assist youth/families in achieving their goals and provide education and support.
• Provide transportation to youth/families and attend court with clients.
• Communicate with schools and institutions related to youth/family matters.
• Respond to crisis calls and manage those situations.
• Create and update plans and goals for youth/family.
• Develop relationships with community agencies and other social welfare organizations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competence

Confidentiality awareness

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

401k, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision

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 full-time Home-based Case Manager in Indianapolis, Indiana. You will serve Marion county. 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.

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
• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance

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