Case Management, Child Protection/Welfare, Child and Youth Services, Coaching, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Critical Care, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Driver's License, Emergency Care, Establish Priorities, Insurance, Life Insurance, Needs Assessment, Network Administration/Management, On Call, People Management, Process Management, Psychology, Reporting Skills, Risk, Social Work, Student Loans, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Indianapolis, IN
POSTED
6 days ago
BUILD A CAREER THAT MEANS MORE
Few jobs offer the satisfaction and gratification that come from doing work that improves the lives of vulnerable children and families. That's where Firefly Children and Family Alliance stands out from the crowd. As one of our employees, you'll be able to directly make an impact on the lives of thousands of Indiana children, families, and adults.
Firefly Children & Family Alliance is currently seeking a Case Manager in Indianapolis, IN. Our Case Managers collaborate with our internal team and community agencies to directly advocate for at-risk children and families by offering emergency shelter care, providing critical needs assessments, prevention and intervention services, and progress monitoring.
You Will:
Client Progress - Monitoring and Coaching (50 %)
Coach Collaboratively-maintaining a balance between teaching and Coaching
Assist Families/Youth in obtaining their goals
Provide Education and support to you Respite Families/Youth
Provide Transportation to Families/Youth as needed
Communicate with schools and various institutions related to Families/Youth
Respond to all crisis calls when on call and manage/staff those situations.
Service Plans / Goal Development (20 %)
Request DCS case plans
Review and update plans and goals
Placement updates- communicate with FCMs on placement progress
Develop network of relationships with agencies in the community & participate in CFTM's (Child & Family Team meetings)
Work collaboratively with other social welfare agencies & Shelter NACS liaison
Refer when appropriate to community agencies based on needs
Intake and Needs Assessment (15 %)
Support Assistant Director with management of Intake Process
Complete Initial needs assessment and Determine Crisis Situations
Tier Support
CANS support
Ensure Data Tracking- RHYMIS/HMIS
Adhere to and follow Children's Bureau professional standards
Reporting (15 %)
Maintain case and agency paperwork according to standards
Prepare written reports for the Department of Child Services / Probation office/RHYMIS within identified timeframes
You Have:
A bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field is required.
Ability to travel between appointments in order to support the children and families in the community
A valid driver's license and insurance
Knowledgeable regarding social service systems within the state
Clear, effective communication skills
Knowledge of and adherence to current confidentiality practices
Appreciation for and ability to respond to cultural differences
Ability to develop and maintain relevant networks of key contacts
Adept prioritization and time management abilities
In terms of experience, we prefer that you have one to two years in child welfare or similar field.
Our Benefits:
Student Loan Repayment
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance
Over 150 hours of PTO first year and 12 paid holidays
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Firefly Children & Family Alliance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability.