Family Case Manager

State of Indiana - Terre Haute, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Terre Haute, IN

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Family Case Manager at the State of Indiana is responsible for working as a caseworker specialist within the Department of Child Services. This role focuses on protecting children and families from abuse and neglect, facilitating family reunification, and ensuring permanent homes for children who cannot return to their families. The position requires a commitment to improving the lives of Hoosiers and involves engaging with families to provide support and services that promote safety and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Investigate reported incidents of child abuse, neglect, or dependency and determine if the incident is substantiated.
• Assess the level of risk to the child and may remove the child from the family if necessary.
• Perform needs assessments to determine treatment options for families and children.
• Testify and prepare pre-dispositional and progress reports, maintaining case files and developing briefing reports.
• Develop case plans to assist families and children in becoming self-sufficient in a safe environment.
• Monitor and assess service capability of treatment programs and providers.
• Accept on-call responsibility to investigate allegations of child abuse/neglect.
• Conduct home studies and recommend placements for adoption.
• Visit children in out-of-home placements to coordinate family reunification or adoption efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; or
• Associate degree with a minimum of two (2) years of human services job experience; or
• Completion of thirty (30) college credit hours with a minimum of four (4) years of human services job experience; or
• A minimum of at least five (5) years of human services job experience.
• Advanced knowledge of social work principles and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws affecting child protection services.
• Ability to investigate and interview alleged victims and perpetrators of child abuse or neglect.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with families of diverse cultural/ethnic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of behavioral sciences as they affect care and treatment of clients.

Benefits

• Three medical plan options including RX coverage, vision, and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards.
• Health savings account with bi-weekly state contribution.
• Flexible work scheduling options including potential for hybrid remote work.
• Deferred compensation 457B account with employer match.
• Two fully-funded pension plan options.
• Comprehensive leave policies including paid new parent leave and community service leave.
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off.
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance.
• Referral Bonus program.
• Employee assistance program for behavioral health visits.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free Parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.