Community-Based Caseworker

Damar Services • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Damar is seeking 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 (for all positions requiring driving)
• Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening
• Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 35lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Nice To Haves

• Previous related experience is not required but considered an asset
• Bilingual skills are not required but are considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Provides case management
• Provides emergency/crisis services
• Provides parent education and behavior modification/parent training
• Provides child development education
• Provides father engagement
• Provides domestic violence education and stress management
• Works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
• Coordinates services and resources when needed
• 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

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