FORGE Lead Case Manager/Co-Facilitator
About The Position
The FORGE Lead Case Manager/Co-Facilitator delivers the Kansas FORGE Fatherhood program, developed by the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare and Cornerstones of Care. The program serves fathers and father-figures raising children, supporting improved outcomes in healthy relationships, parenting practices, and economic stability, as well as access to community resources. Working under the direction of the Manager of FORGE Fatherhood Project, the Lead Case Manager/Co-Facilitator delivers the program model, including the evidence-based Strengthening Father Involvement curriculum, the evidence-informed Money Habitudes financial program, and individualized training informed by participants’ goals and needs. The position provides case management to fathers and works closely with Case Managers to help participants build relationship skills, develop positive parenting skills, and move toward economic stability. Employment is contingent upon continued grant support for the external research project.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or another human service-related field.
- 2–5 years of experience in child and family services.
- Valid driver’s license, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in social work or another human service-related field.
- Licensure by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board, such as LBSW, LMSW, LSCSW, Professional Counselor, LMFT, and/or Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate workshops and create a supportive, culturally responsive, and flexible learning environment for fathers.
- Ensure program implementation supports fathers in working collaboratively with spouses or co-parents.
- Provide oversight and guidance to FORGE Case Managers.
- Manage a caseload of father participants and develop individualized plans to help them achieve healthy relationships, positive parenting skills, and economic stability.
- Connect fathers with community resources to help them meet personalized goals.
- Deliver the program model, including the Strengthening Father Involvement curriculum, Money Habitudes program, and individualized training based on case management needs.
Benefits
- Nine paid holidays.
- Unlimited paid time off and paid sick leave.
- Health insurance benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, for team members working at least 30 hours per week.
- Cafeteria plans, including a Health Savings Account and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Ancillary insurance benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, short-term disability, and voluntary life insurance.
- Long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team member.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Pet insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
