Case Manager - Intensive Foster Care

The Villages of Indiana; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Villages of Indiana is seeking a Case Manager – Intensive Foster Care to lead intake, assess needs, and develop comprehensive Treatment and Family Support Plans. You will coordinate services with the team and act as the primary liaison with the DCS FCM, attending CFTM meetings as required.

You will work closely with foster families, coordinating trainings, support groups, respite options, and activities while assisting with behavior management and skill-building for both caregivers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college is required.
• If the candidate holds a BSW, an LBSW is required.
• Five years of supervised, paid casework experience, with two years in an approved child placing agency.
• One year of graduate training in social work may substitute for part of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle intake and implement assessments to develop the Treatment Plan and Family Support Plan.
• Coordinate services with team members to determine needed supports.
• Serve as the main contact with the DCS FCM and attend CFTM meetings as needed.
• Support foster parents by coordinating trainings and support groups, arranging respite and extracurricular activities, assisting with behavior management, and building skills for families.

Skills

Case management

Social work

Education

Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year college

LBSW (if BSW)

Job description

Career Opportunities with The Villages of Indiana

The Case Manager – Intensive Foster Care will:

Handle intake and implement needed assessments to develop the Treatment Plan and the Family Support Plan

Work closely with all team members to coordinate what services are needed.

Be the main contact with the DCS FCM and attend CFTM meetings as needed.

Work closely with the foster parents to provide support, coordinate trainings and support groups, assist with finding respite and extra‑curricular activities for the children, assist with behavior management, and provide skill building assistance for the foster parents and children

Position Requirements:

Bachelor’s from an accredited four‑year college.

If BSW, then LBSW is needed.

Five (5) years of supervised, paid casework experience. Two (2) years of which should have been in an approved child placing agency.

One (1) year of graduate training in a recognized school of social work, including supervised case work in the field, may be substituted for the required five (5) years of supervised, paid case work experience, Case work and LCPA experience.

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.