Case Manager - Independent Living OYS

Villages of Indiana Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Flexible scheduling

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 support youth toward independence and stability.

You will build rapport, help youth access education, employment, financial, mental/emotional, and community resources, and coordinate with schools and agencies to meet diverse needs. On-call crisis response is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or related field.
• If BSW, licensure as LBSW or pursuing licensure.
• Youth services casework experience strongly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication essential.

Responsibilities

• Support youth in building skills for independence across education, employment, 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.
• Respond to youth crises promptly and effectively.

Skills

Case management

Youth services

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work/psychology/sociology

LBSW licensure or on-track to licensure

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.