Home-Based Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

• Flexible schedule
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Job title | Homebased Case worker

Reports to | Program Coordinator

Position type / Pay | Contract $47.59

Job purpose Home-Based Case Work will follow all requirements and outcome goals of DCS service standards. Services will be provided according to the Indiana Practice Model in such providers will build trust-based relationships with families and partners by exhibiting empathy, professionalism, genuineness and respect. Services will be high quality, family centered, and culturally competent. This position is designed 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.

Duties and responsibilities Services can also occur in the school, community or facility. Home-based Caseworker Services provides any combination of the following kinds of services to the families as approved by DCS / Probation :

Home visits

Participation in DCS Case planning

Supervised visitation

Coordination of services

Conflict management

Emergency / crisis services

Child development education

Domestic violence education

Parenting education / training

Family communication

Facilitate transportation

Qualifications : Minimum BA / BS in Human Services, Psychology, or related field

(Other Bachelors degrees will be accepted with 39 credit hours in human services or education)

3 years experience providing a service to families that need assistance in the protection and care of their children and / or providing skills training, development, and habilitation.

Experience with person-centered planning approaches and positive behavioral supports

Experience with behavior management

Valid drivers license and the ability to use a private car to transport self and others and must comply with the state policy concerning minimum car insurance coverage.

Possess good writing and oral skills to effectively communicate individuals needs and objectives.

Knowledge of child abuse and neglect, child and adult development, community resources

Ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Must be able to pass all drug tests and background checks

Requirements

Professional / General liability Insurance : Limits required by DCS is $1M- Contractor will reach out to agency of their choice for pricing for Professional and General Liability (examples include Hiscox, Next Insurance, Hartford, BiBerk Hathaway Company or CPH Insurance etc) Average monthly payment equate to $30- $40 per month.

Auto Insurance $100,000 for bodily injury coverage limits