Benefits:
Paid time off
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Profit sharing
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 available.
Responsibilities
Some areas of responsibility include: home visits, DCS case planning, supervised visitation, conflict management, coordination of services; emergency/crisis services, child development, parenting education, family communication, transportation, team meetings, family reunification/preservation, foster family support, advocacy, family assessment, community referrals and follow-up, time management, behavior modification, meal planning/preparation, and community services.
Skills
- Ability to establish rapport and positive working relationships with internal and external clients and referral sources.
- Ability to assess clients needs and strengths.
- Must have personal integrity and sound judgment.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Belief in helping clients change, to increase the level of functioning, and knowledge of strength-based initiatives to bring about change.
- Belief in the family preservation philosophy.
- Knowledge of motivational interviewing.
- Skillful in the use of evidence-based strategies.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Sociology, Psychology, or related field required.
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Flexible Schedule Required, late afternoons, evenings, and potential hours on weekends
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Valid driver’s license and ability to transport self and others.
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Knowledge of child abuse and neglect, and child and adult development.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality of all appropriate information.
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Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, orally and in writing.
Benefits Health coverage, Dental, Vision, Life, 403b, Mileage, Sign-on bonus, Vacation, Sick, and Holiday pay.
Contact Shelley Emerick, CFO 260-450-2826