Case Manager - Independent Living OYS

The-Villages-of-Indiana; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Benefits package

Job summary

The Villages of Indiana is seeking an Independent Living Case Manager to serve participants in the Older Youth Services (OYS) program. You will work as part of a treatment team to help youth access education, employment, financial, mental/emotional, and community resources, building skills for independence.

Responsibilities include developing rapport with youth, partnering with schools and community resources, and responding promptly to crises.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or related human service field from an accredited four-year college.
• If BSW, then LBSW is needed, or candidate needs to be working towards licensure.
• Youth Services Casework experience with teens and young adults is strongly preferred.
• On-call hours are required.
• Effective verbal and written communication is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as a team member by supporting youth in building skills to transition to independence by assisting access to educational, employment/career, financial, mental/emotional, and community resources.
• Develop rapport with youth using a strength-based approach.
• Partner with referring agencies, schools, and community resources to meet youth needs.
• Effectively and promptly respond to youth in crises situations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Case management

Crisis response

Youth services experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Do you enjoy helping youth reach their full potential? If so, we want you to be our next Independent Living Case Manager for to provide services to participants in The Villages of Indiana’s Older Youth Services (OYS) program.

The Case Manager will act as a team member by:

Supporting youth in building skills necessary to successfully transition to independence by assisting youth in accessing educational, employment/career, financial, mental/emotional, and community resources.

Developing rapport while using a strength-based approach with the youth.

Partnering with referring agencies, schools, community resources, to serve the needs of the youth.

Effectively and promptly responding to youth in crises situations.

Position Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or directly related human service field from an accredited four-year college is required. If BSW then LBSW is needed, or candidate needs to be working towards licensure.

Case managers work as a part of a larger treatment team; effective verbal and written communication is essential, on-call hours are required.

Youth Services Casework experience working with teens and young adults is strongly preferred.

The Villages of Indiana offers a team-oriented environment for case managers, social workers, and other child, family, and social services professionals with flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and benefits package.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. The Villages of Indiana, Inc. will honor all experiences, perspectives, and unique identities to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. Together, The Villages strives to foster working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The Villages is Indiana’s largest private non-profit provider of Child and Family services, including Foster Care. The Villages champions every child’s right to a safe, permanent, and nurturing home. We are committed to strengthening all families and embracing the dignity and diversity of every child, youth and family served.