Case Manager - Part Time

Firefly Children & Family Alliance; Anderson (IN); Remote; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Firefly Children & Family Alliance in Indiana is seeking a part-time Home Based Case Manager to serve families in Anderson and surrounding counties. You will perform home visits, provide education and support, and coordinate transportation to help clients reach goals while maintaining confidentiality.

You will attend court with clients, respond to crises, and work with schools and local agencies to stabilize family functioning. Weekend hours are required in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license with <=6 points on driving record.

Responsibilities

• Family progress coaching with home visits and goals.
• Intake and needs assessment including crisis evaluation.
• Maintain paperwork and write reports for agencies as required.
• Attend court with clients and coordinate with schools and agencies.
• Provide transportation and education/support to families.
• Respond to crisis calls and stabilize family functioning.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis response

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Few jobs offer the satisfaction and gratification that come from doing work that improves the lives of vulnerable children and families. That's where Firefly Children and Family Alliance stands out from the crowd. As one of our employees, you'll be able to directly make an impact on the lives of thousands of Indiana children, families, and adults.

Firefly Children & Family Alliance is looking for a part-time Home Based Case Manager in Anderson, Indiana. You will serve Tipton, Madison, Hamilton and Hancock counties. Case Managers provide services to families in their homes on a routine basis to assist them in obtaining their goals. You will need to provide education and support to these families and transportation. You will support your clients by attending court, responding to crisis and stabilizing family functioning.

This position will be working some weekend hours.

You Will:

Family Progress - Monitoring and Coaching (50%)

Coach collaboratively – maintaining a balance between teaching and serving

Visit each youth/family on a routine and 'pop in' schedule

Assist youth/families in achieving their goals

Provide education and support to youth/families

Provide transportation to youth/families

Attend court with clients and render recommendations

Communicate with schools and multiple institutions related to youth/family matters

Respond to all crisis calls and manage those situations

Create plans, including goals, for each youth/family

Update plans and goals

Develop relationships with agencies in the community

Work with other social welfare agencies

Intake and Needs Assessment (15%)

Determine 'crisis' situations

Visit each youth/family to gather necessary information to complete the assessment

Follow Firefly Children & Family Alliance professional standards

Report (15%)

• Maintain case and agency paperwork according to standards
• Prepare written reports for the Department of Child Services / Probation office within identified timeframes(Add 4-5 key responsibilities of the job)

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• A valid driver's license and insurance with no more than 6 points on driving record
• Travel between appointments to service clients within their community
• Knowledgeable regarding social service systems within the state
• Knowledge of and adherence to current confidentiality practices
• Appreciation for and ability to respond to cultural differences
• Develop relevant networks of contacts (List required professional experience)

Firefly Children & Family Alliance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability.