Full Time Community Home Based Case Manager Opening

WHITINGTON HOMES AND SERVICES; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B

Paid time off

Training & development

Wellness resources

Mileage

Vacation pay

Sick pay

Holiday pay

Job summary

A family support organization is seeking a Case Manager to provide family-centered casework services. Duties include case planning, community-based support, and assisting with family reunification. Candidates should have experience serving families in crisis and possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. This position offers flexibility, with a requirement for evening and weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• 4+ years of full-time experience providing direct services to children and families.
• Valid driver's license and insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Assist families in the reunification process and improve their situations.
• Provide community-based case management services and education.
• Attend weekly staffing for case discussions.

Skills

Non-biased strengths-based family interaction

Goal-oriented treatment plan development

Consistent scheduling of interactions

Family preservation philosophy

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associate's degree or High School diploma with relevant experience

Job description

Benefits

• 403B
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Wellness resources
• Mileage
• Vacation pay
• Sick pay
• Holiday pay

Job Summary: Works under the supervision and direction of the Home-based supervisor for the purpose of providing family centered casework services to families and children involved with DCS/Probation. Includes pre-adoption and post-adoption services. Case Manager should help to safely maintain children in their homes (or foster home); prevent children’s initial placement or reentry into foster care; preserve, support, and stabilize families; and promote the well‑being of children, youth, and families.

Full and part‑time positions are available. Whitington allows for Monday‑Sunday availability to provide direct care services and hours can flex with the schedules of families and will include a need for evening and weekend availability.

Responsibilities

Case Managers work under the direct supervision of a home‑based case manager supervisor and Chief Clinical Officer. Families served come as a direct referral from the Department of Child Services or probation and reflect the following service options:

• Tutoring
• Truancy/Termination Home Based
• Community Based case management services
• Parenting Education
• Supervised parenting time
• Case planning, initial assessment and ongoing treatment planning efforts
• Transportation using personal or company vehicles
• Team Meetings
• Family reunification/preservation efforts

This position is an interactive role in assisting families in the reunification process and/or referral process to improve a situation identified in their lives that requires education, role‑modeling, consistent family planning for meals, time management, symptom management, advocacy and much more.

Skills Required

• Ability to meet a family in a non-biased strengths-based format either in the home, community, or office setting.
• Ability to develop a goal‑oriented plan of treatment.
• Develop a consistent schedule of interaction.
• A belief in the family preservation philosophy.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree preferred position, Whitington will consider an Associate's degree, High School diploma or equivalent with at least 4 years of full‑time employment experience providing direct services to children and families.
• Experience must include service to families that have required assistance in the protection and care of children.
• Must have a valid driver's license and proof of insurance.
• Have strong organizational skills.
• Work well as a team or independently.
• Skillful use of evidence-based strategies.
• Have a strong desire to recognize and strive for a strengths-based perspective of change.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all appropriate information.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, orally and in writing.
• Be able to provide factual feedback to the Department of Child Services/Probation or the courts in person, telehealth and in writing.
• Weekly staffing is mandatory and occurs on Monday mornings at 9:00 a.m.

Contact Elizabeth Schaaf, [e-mail]