Family Case Manager

State of Indiana; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving lives in Indiana as a Family Case Manager. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families, ensuring their safety and well-being. You will engage with families to provide support and services that strengthen their relationships and promote permanency for children. With competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, this position not only fulfills a vital community need but also offers a rewarding career path. If you are passionate about social services and making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical plan options

Wellness Rewards Program

Flexible work scheduling options

Education Reimbursement Program

Group life insurance

Free Parking

Free LinkedIn Learning access

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of social work practices and casework.
• Ability to investigate and interview alleged victims of child abuse.

Responsibilities

• Protect families and children from abuse and neglect.
• Maintain or reunify families whenever possible.

Skills

Social Work practices

Casework

Counseling/Treatment theories

Knowledge of child protection laws

Ability to investigate child abuse cases

Crisis management

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree with two years of experience

Thirty college credit hours with three years of experience

Five years of human services experience

Job description

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Department of Child Services:

Join a team that engages with families and children to improve lives in significant ways. DCS engages authentically with children who are victims of abuse or neglect and strengthens families through services that focus on family support and preservation. The Department also administers family preservation and prevention services, foster care, and child support throughout the State of Indiana. You will relentlessly pursue permanency for children and families through reunification, guardianship, adoption, or support youth in making a successful transition to adulthood. While this job is difficult and may have long and sometimes unconventional hours, this is more than a job—it is a calling to improve your community and neighbors. Will you join us in supporting our Mission, Vision, and Values?

Mission: The Indiana Department of Child Services leads the state’s response to allegations of child abuse and neglect and facilitates child support payments. We consider the needs and values of all we serve in our efforts to protect children while keeping families together whenever possible.

Vision: Children will live in safe, healthy, and supportive families and communities.

Values: We at the Indiana Department of Child Services empower our team, in collaboration with state and local partners, to make decisions in the best interest of every child in our care by embracing:

• Child safety
• Permanency
• Collaborative partnerships with foster and adoptive families
• A culture of safety and transparency

Role Overview:

As the Family Case Manager, you will be responsible for working as a caseworker specialist in social services within a Local County Office or Central Office of the Department of Children Services. In this position, you will protect families and children from abuse and neglect, maintain or reunify families whenever possible, and, when in the best interest of the child, achieve a permanent home or independent living for children unable to be reunited with their families.

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This position is in Richmond, Indiana, and will serve Wayne County.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Fulfill one of the following education/experience requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree, or
  • Associate's degree with two years of human services experience, or
  • Thirty college credit hours with three years of human services job experience, or
  • At least five years of human services job experience
• Advanced knowledge of Social Work practices, casework, and group and individual counseling/treatment theories.
• Thorough knowledge of state and/or federal laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards affecting child protection services, foster care, family preservation, and adoption.
• Thorough knowledge of related social services programs and ability to coordinate work among programs.
• Specialized knowledge of the interrelationships of the various behavioral sciences as they affect the care and treatment of patients/clients and/or objectives of social work projects.
• Ability to investigate and interview alleged victims and perpetrators of child abuse or neglect appropriately and effectively.
• Ability to formulate and monitor project guidelines or treatment plans.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate reports.
• Ability to work with families of diverse cultural/ethnic backgrounds with sensitivity to differences in child-rearing practices, relationships, and needs.
• Ability to work with children with special needs, such as mental or emotional conditions, foster families, or homes willing to accept those children, and the professionals who can appropriately provide services to them.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment while managing crises, including those involving confrontational, aggressive adults being investigated for child abuse or neglect.

You must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment:

• Must maintain a valid Driver's license.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes a bi-weekly state contribution
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
  • Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
  • 12 paid holidays, 14 in election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [e-mail].