Home Based Case Manager

Bauer Family Resources•Lafayette, IN

1d•$19 - $20

About The Position

Our work is important and vital to children and families in the community, and we are seeking caring individuals to join our Bauer family to help us continue "to empower children and their families to thrive". Job Title: Home Based Case Manager Pay Range: $18.60 to $19.76 What We Do: To empower children and their families to thrive. Bauer Family Resources mission is at the heart of every program and service offered to our community. It is our belief that every child and family has a desire for a life that is filled with success, strong family and community connections and hope for tomorrow. Bauer's work is measured against this mission statement to ensure we are true to it. Our Workplace Culture: We are building a culture of belonging - where every person is supported to bring their most authentic self to work and enable them to do the best work of their life. We are a culture grounded by collaboration, personal growth and well-being. We care about each other, ourselves, our communities and the environment which we live in. We respect all with humility and patience. Bauer Family Resources does not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in a group or class protected by local, state and federal government laws. At Bauer we encourage diversity and promote equality. Position Summary: The Home Based Family Case Manager provides support services to families within the home or in a community-based setting to families experiencing child abuse or neglect. He or she is responsible for preventing child abuse or neglect in the future. The Home Based Case Manager helps to address underlying problems to abuse or neglect including unemployment, unstable housing, substance abuse, mental health concerns, domestic violence, and lack of community/social supports by connecting the family to resources within the community.

Requirements

To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill required.
The individual must be able to successfully pass routine background checks.
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a directly related human service field from an accredited college.
Other Bachelor's degrees will be accepted in combination with a minimum of 2 years of 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
Must have a valid Indiana driver's license and the ability to meet the minimum requirements of the insurance company at all times.
Strong connection with the community and ability to maintain positive relationships
Ability to resolve conflict and difficult situations peacefully
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Attention to detail
Organization and time management

Responsibilities

Schedule and complete appointments at times and locations that are convenient to the client including evenings and maintaining a flexible work week that adapts as changes are needed.
Involves exposure to tobacco smoke, domestic animals' household pests, mold, and other conditions common to domestic environments
Maintain regular communication with families by various means including phone contact, texting, drop-in visits, during extended business hours and by telephone and face-to-face for crisis situations
Requires travel to client homes and community locations
Refer client to community resources and research additional resources within the community as to create a working knowledge of resources within the assigned area
Complete client documentation in a timely manner
Develop short and long term family goals
Refer client to supportive services
Provide transportation to children and families
Observe parent child interactions and provide parent education
Independently manage work schedule
Facilitate intra-agency collaborations that support the Bauer mission
Complete a predetermined set of direct service hours
Assist with special projects or other tasks as required