Case Manager - Part Time

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization in Fort Wayne is seeking a part-time Home-based Case Manager. The role involves providing support and education to families in their homes in Allen County. Key responsibilities include monitoring family progress, developing service plans, conducting needs assessments, and managing crisis situations. A Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field is required, along with a valid driver's license. This is a field-based position that entails working directly with families in their communities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and coach families, helping them achieve their goals.
• Create and update service plans and goals for families.
• Conduct intake and needs assessments to determine crisis situations.
• Prepare reports for the Department of Child Services within timeframes.

Skills

Social service systems knowledge

Crisis management

Teaching and coaching

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Firefly Children & Family Alliance is looking for a part‑time Home‑based Case Manager in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In this position you will serve Allen County. Case Managers provide services to families in the families' 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 is field based and will work out in the community.

Responsibilities

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.

Service Plans / Goal Development (20%)

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.