Family Preservation Case Manager

Family Ark•Jeffersonville, IN

About The Position

Family Ark provides case management services to youth and families in southern Indiana. The Community-Based Case Manager delivers services primarily in clients’ homes and collaborates with team members, schools, families, and other professionals to address each family’s specific goals and needs. The role serves families involved with the Department of Children’s Services (DCS) following a substantiated incident of abuse and/or neglect. The position includes maintaining client records, developing and revising treatment plans, preparing monthly reports for DCS, and participating in case conferences and court proceedings when needed for client care. The case manager also participates in a 24-hour on-call rotation and provides support as needed. Family Ark describes its environment as collaborative, flexible, and high-energy, with ongoing program development and training in clinical best practices.

Requirements

One year of work or internship experience in the social service field.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse social and economic backgrounds.
Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a directly related human service field is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a directly related human service field.

Responsibilities

Facilitate case management services primarily in clients’ homes.
Maintain client case records by documenting client contacts and contacts with DCS, schools, parents, and other professionals.
Develop and revise treatment plans.
Write and submit monthly reports to DCS.
Participate in case conferences and court proceedings as necessary for client care.
Participate in a 24-hour on-call rotation and provide support as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.