Impactful Family Case Manager - Child Welfare Specialist

State of Indiana; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Wellness Rewards Program

Health savings account

Pension options

Paid leave benefits

Job summary

The State of Indiana invites you to join the Department of Child Services as a Family Case Manager in Gary, Indiana. You will protect children from abuse/neglect, reunify families when possible, and strive for permanent homes for children unable to reunify.

You will conduct home visits, develop case plans, coordinate with resources, and prepare documentation for court and agency reporting. Salary starts at $47,320.00 and may be commensurate with education or experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with a minimum of two (2) years of human services job experience.
• Completion of thirty (30) college credit hours from an accredited institution with a minimum of four (3) years of human services job experience.
• A minimum of at least five (5) years of human services job experience.
• Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of social work, casework, sociology and group and individual counseling including new methods and theories of treatment.
• Thorough knowledge of state and/or federal laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards affecting child protection services, foster care, family preservation and adoption.
• Ability to investigate and interview alleged victims and perpetrators of child abuse or neglect in an appropriate and effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Investigate reported incidents of child abuse or neglect and develop recommendations to a Juvenile Court or County Director.
• Assess risk to the child and determine need for removal to a protected environment.
• Perform needs assessments to determine treatment options for families and children.
• Testify and prepare reports and maintain case files for court and agency reporting.
• Develop case plans to assist families toward self-sufficiency and a permanent home for the child.
• Visit children in out-of-home placements to coordinate reunification or adoption efforts.
• Maintain data to help management evaluate trends in family and child needs.

Skills

Associate degree

30 college credit hours

2+ years human services experience

5+ years human services experience (in

Job description

The State of Indiana invites you to join the Department of Child Services as a Family Case Manager in Gary, Indiana. You will protect children from abuse/neglect, reunify families when possible, and strive for permanent homes for children unable to reunify.

You will conduct home visits, develop case plans, coordinate with resources, and prepare documentation for court and agency reporting. Salary starts at $47,320.00 and may be commensurate with education or experience.