Foster Care Case Manager — Transform Lives & Families

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance

PTO and Paid Holidays

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Firefly Children and Family Alliance in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Foster Care Case Manager to collaborate with our treatment team and community agencies, providing service to children in foster care, including work with foster families and biological families, offering critical needs assessments, prevention and intervention services, and progress monitoring.

This role serves Madison, Hamilton and Hancock counties and involves direct contact with children under our supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field from an accredited college.
• At least three years of paid supervised casework experience, or one year with an LCPA, or one year of graduate training in social work.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• A valid driver's license and insurance with no more than 6 points on driving record.
• Ability to travel between appointments within the community.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Clear, effective communication and prioritization skills.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a directly related human service field

LCPA casework experience (preferred)

Job description

Firefly Children and Family Alliance in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Foster Care Case Manager to collaborate with our treatment team and community agencies, providing service to children in foster care, including work with foster families and biological families, offering critical needs assessments, prevention and intervention services, and progress monitoring.

This role serves Madison, Hamilton and Hancock counties and involves direct contact with children under our supervision.