Case Manager - Intensive Foster Care

villages; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Villages of Indiana invites applications for a Case Manager - Intensive Foster Care to support children and families in our community. This role coordinates assessments, develops treatment and family support plans, and collaborates with the DCS and foster parents.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, LBSW if BSW, 5 years of supervised casework (2 in a child placing agency), and 1 year of graduate social work training which may substitute.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college is required.
• If BSW, then LBSW licensure 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 five years of paid casework experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle intake and implement assessments to develop the Treatment Plan and Family Support Plan.
• Coordinate services with all team members to determine needed supports.
• Be the main contact with the DCS FCM and attend CFTM meetings as needed.
• Work closely with foster parents to provide support, coordinate trainings and support groups, assist with respite and extracurricular activities, and aid in behavior management and skill building.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college

LBSW licensure when BSW is held

Five years of supervised, paid casework experience (two years in an approved child placing agency)

Graduate training in social work (1 year) may substitute for five years of experience

Job description

Case Manager - Intensive Foster Care

Salary: $43,500 - $48,500

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.