Community Partners Home Based Case Manager

Bauer Family Resources

Lafayette (IN)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 40,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

401K Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Bauer Family Resources in Lafayette, Indiana is hiring a Community Partners Home Based Case Manager to provide essential case management services to families. This role focuses on preventing child abuse or neglect by facilitating community resources and teaching necessary family skills.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field and must possess strong communication skills and a deep connection within the community. Full-time positions offer health insurance, paid holidays, and more.

Qualifications

Must be able to pass routine background checks.
Valid Indiana driver's license needed.
Demonstrate regular attendance.

Responsibilities

Provide supportive case management services to families.
Address underlying issues leading to abuse or neglect.
Maintain regular communication with families.

Skills

Strong connection with the community

Excellent communication skills

Ability to resolve conflict

Attention to detail

Organization and time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Combination of other Bachelor's degrees and 3 years experience

Job description

Job Title: Community Partners Home Based Case Manager

Pay Range: $18.00 to $19.00

What We Do

At Bauer, we empower children and their families to thrive. Bauer Family Resources mission is at the heart of every program and service offered to our community. It is our belief that every child and family has a desire for a life that is filled with success, strong family and community connections and hope for tomorrow. Bauer's work is measured against this mission statement to ensure we are true to it.

Our Workplace Culture

We are building a culture of belonging – where every person is supported to bring their most authentic self to work and enable them to do the best work of their life. We are a culture grounded by collaboration, personal growth and well‑being. We care about each other, ourselves, our communities and the environment which we live in. We respect all with humility and patience.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bauer Family Resources does not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in a group or class protected by local, state and federal government laws. At Bauer we encourage diversity and promote equality.

Position Summary

The Community Partners Home Based Case Manager provides supportive case management services to families within the home or community-based setting with the goal of preventing child abuse or neglect.

Community Partners Home Based Case Manager helps to address underlying problems to abuse or neglect including unemployment, unstable housing, substance abuse, mental health concerns, domestic violence, and lack of community/social support by teaching families new skills and connecting the family to resources within the community.

Essential Functions

Schedule and complete appointments at times and locations that are convenient to the client including evenings; maintain a flexible work week that adapts as changes are needed. Involves exposure to tobacco smoke, domestic animals' household pests, mold, and other conditions common to domestic environments.
Maintain regular communication with families by various means including phone contact, texting, drop‑by visits, and mail during extended business hours and by telephone for crisis.
Requires travel to client homes and community locations.
Refer client to community resources and research additional resources within the community to create a working knowledge of resources within the assigned area.
Complete service records and enter intake paperwork in a timely manner.
Develop short and long‑term family goals.
Refer client to supportive services.
Independently manage work schedule.
Facilitate intra‑agency collaborations that support the Bauer mission.
Reach out to a minimum of one community resource per month.
Complete a predetermined number of direct services hours.

Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill required. The individual must be able to successfully pass routine background checks.

Education/Certification/Licensure

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a directly related human service field from an accredited college.
Other Bachelor's degrees will be accepted in combination with a minimum of 3 years of experience working with families in the human services field.
Must maintain a valid Indiana driver's license and meet insurance requirements of the carrier at all times.

Experience Required

None

Knowledge and Skills Required

Strong connection with the community and ability to maintain positive relationships
Ability to resolve conflict and difficult situations peacefully
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Attention to detail
Organization and time management
Provide safe transportation in personal vehicle as necessary

What We Offer (Full-Time 30 hours or more per week)