Case Manager

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

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a dedicated Case Manager to provide essential services aimed at improving family and child wellbeing, reducing risks of abuse, and enhancing coping skills. The ideal candidate should have a background in fields such as Psychology, Sociology, or Social Work, along with experience working with at-risk children and families.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience working with families.
• Qualifications to conduct behavioral health assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to reduce maltreatment and improve caretaking skills.
• Enhance family resilience and promote children's wellbeing.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Coping Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

4-year degree in Psychology, Sociology, or Social Work

Job description

Role Overview:

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. Services are provided to individuals in their own homes and communities, who are involved with the Department of Child Services. The goal is to help maintain children safely in their homes or foster homes, prevent initial placement or re-entry into foster care, preserve, support, and stabilize families, and promote the well-being of children, youth, and families. Services 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, or
• 4-year degree in Psychology, Sociology, or 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. Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to use a private car to transport self and others. Must comply with state policy concerning minimum car insurance coverage.