Impactful Child & Family Case Manager

Iowa National Guard; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Family Well-Being & Protection, Bureau of Child Protective Services, is hiring a Child & Family Services Case Manager for the Northern Iowa Service Area based out of Marshalltown, IA 50158.

You will coordinate services, monitor progress, support permanency planning, advocate for families, and address underlying issues to promote reunification. This is a full-time role with on-call duties and potential telework after probation.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Or the equivalent of four years of full-time technical work experience involving direct contact with people in overcoming their social, economic, psychological, or health problems.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience substituting the equivalent of one year of full-time qualifying work experience for one year of the required education to a maximum substitution of four years.

Responsibilities

• Assess risk and safety factors affecting children and families in a variety of settings
• Schedule and conduct monthly in-home visits with parents and children
• Complete timely and accurate documentation, including case notes and court reports
• Attend court hearings and testify as required
• Respond to crisis situations with urgency, offering immediate support and stabilizing interventions
• Collaborate with legal professionals, law enforcement, treatment providers, and other community partners
• Manage a diverse and dynamic caseload with flexibility and analytical reasoning

Skills

Engagement & Advocacy

Crisis management

Oral & written communication

Observational & analytical thinking

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Family Well-Being & Protection, Bureau of Child Protective Services, is hiring a Child & Family Services Case Manager for the Northern Iowa Service Area based out of Marshalltown, IA 50158.

You will coordinate services, monitor progress, support permanency planning, advocate for families, and address underlying issues to promote reunification. This is a full-time role with on-call duties and potential telework after probation.