Community-Based Caseworker

Damar Services • Indianapolis, IN

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Damar is looking for a talented and motivated Community-Based Caseworker to join their team. The Community-Based Caseworker utilizes evidenced based practices to provide goal-oriented services and safety assessments to each case. This individual will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including supervisor, child/family therapist, child welfare specialists, schools, employers, and DCS/Probation staff to assist each family in meeting their treatment goals. The Caseworker is central to the Home-Based Team, working directly with children, adults and families to address each family’s individual needs including but not limited to, concrete needs, connection to community resources, employment and housing. This individual also works with court-involved youth and families to address needs in order for the children to remain safely in their caregivers’ home. Services are delivered primarily in a community or home-based setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or a directly related human service field from an accredited university
• Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier
• Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods
• Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Operate office equipment, including a computer keyboard
• Travel to other locations using private or commercial transportation
• Communicate effectively to exchange information
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to client behaviors, staff instructions, safety concerns, and emergencies in an environment where individuals may display aggressive, self-injurious, sexually maladaptive, elopement, or other unpredictable behaviors
• Regular and acceptable attendance, excluding approved absences and periods of leave

Nice To Haves

• Previous related experience is not required but considered an asset
• Experience working with youth and/or adults with autism or ID/DD preferred
• Bilingual skills are not required but are considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
• Coordinates services and resources when needed
• Provides case management to families involved with the Indiana Department of Child Services
• Provides emergency/crisis intervention services as needed
• Provides parent education and behavior modification/parent training
• Provides child development education
• Provides father engagement
• Provides domestic violence education and stress management
• Adheres to DCS Service Standards, Social Work Code of Ethics, and Damar policy and procedures
• Participates in child and family team meetings
• Participates in DCS case planning
• Provides money management/budgeting information
• Operates Damar and/or personal vehicles to transport clients and/or parents as needed
• Maintains connection to community resources

Benefits

• Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy
• Comprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management techniques
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
• Up to $3,000 per year in Tuition Assistance
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
• Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level