Case Manager

Purposefulparentingllc; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Kokomo, Indiana is seeking Case Managers to provide essential services aimed at improving the well-being of children and families. Candidates should have a strong background in child welfare, effective communication skills, and the ability to perform behavioral health assessments. This role involves supporting families in need and preventing children's placement in foster care.

Qualifications

• Experience serving children at risk for abuse or neglect.
• Qualifications to conduct behavioral health assessments.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to improve family resilience and relationships.
• Support children's physical and emotional well-being.
• Prevent children's placement in foster care.

Skills

Effective communication

Empathy

Crisis intervention

Education

High School Diploma/GED

4 year degree in Psychology, Sociology, or Social Work

Job description

Case Managers provide services that are effective in reducing maltreatment, improving caretaking and coping skills, enhancing family resilience, supporting healthy and nurturing relationships, and children’s physical, mental, emotional, and educational wellbeing. Service is provided to individuals in their own homes and communities, who are involved with the department of child services. Services are provided to help to safely maintain children in their home (or foster home), prevent children’s initial placement or re-entry into foster care, preserve, support, and stabilize families, and promote the well‑being of children, youth, and families. Services that are provided should be, high quality, family centered, and culturally competent.

Qualifications / Education

• High School Diploma/GED + 2 years serving children at risk for child abuse or neglect.
• 4 year degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work.
• Minimum of two years’ experience working with families in a similar service.
• Qualifications to conduct behavioral health assessments for services under child safety.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to use a private car to transport self and others.
• Must comply with the state policy concerning minimum car insurance coverage.