Case Manager - Zero to Three Initiative

The Villages of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join The Villages of Indiana as a Case Manager in the Zero to Three Initiative, impacting families through education and support. Your role will involve developing programs for staff and families while collaborating with community partners, all within a supportive team environment that values work-life balance.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Low-cost healthcare benefits

Generous PTO and Holiday program

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in early childhood education and community outreach.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and family systems.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement professional development workshops for staff.
• Develop Family Training Programs to enhance knowledge of child development.
• Collaborate with partners to promote early childhood services.

Skills

Community outreach

Family engagement

Child development knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Career Opportunities with The Villages of Indiana

Join our dynamic team as a Case Manager in our Zero to Three Initiative and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve! Enjoy ongoing professional development opportunities, access to low-cost healthcare benefits that support you and your family, a generous PTO and Holiday program, and an emphasis on work life balance!

This position requires regular travel throughout the state of Indiana

As a Case Manager in our Zero to Three Initiative you will:

• Create and implement professional development workshops, training sessions, and learning opportunities for Villages staff.
• Develop Family Training Programs by designing and leading educational workshops for families to enhance their knowledge of child development, parenting skills, and early learning best practices.
• Strengthen Family Involvement by creating opportunities for parents and caregivers to actively engage in their children’s learning and development through regular communication, events, and support groups.
• Support Family-Centered Services by collaborating with staff to ensure family needs are being met through comprehensive, culturally responsive, and inclusive services.
• Collaborate with internal and community partners to promote early childhood services, including workshops, events, and access to additional support.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies to increase enrollment in Foster Care, Family Preservation, and Older Youth programs, highlighting specialized zero to three services.
• Attend community events, engage in public speaking, and conduct outreach to promote awareness of early childhood programs at The Villages.
• Work with the Development team to create marketing materials, social media campaigns, and outreach strategies that effectively promote services and attract families.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work, or a related field
• 5 years of experience in early childhood education, family engagement, community outreach, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development, best practices in early childhood education, family systems, and community resources.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work, or a related field
• Experience in training staff and working in community partnership development is highly desirable.
• Experience working with underserved populations, including low-income families or children with special needs.
• Knowledge of local community resources and a track record of building partnerships in the early childhood field.

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.

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.