Case Manager - FATHER Project

Case Manager For Father Project Program

Family Service Rochester is seeking a full-time case manager within our FATHER Project program to deliver services targeted toward fathers in overcoming the barriers that prevent them from supporting their children economically and emotionally. The primary goal of the FATHER Project program is to enhance parent self-sufficiency, reduce risk factors for children and families, and seek to enhance child and family safety, well-being and stability. As a FATHER Project case manager, you will have the opportunity to:

• Partner with fathers who are experiencing complex challenges (disproportionality, generational poverty, historical trauma, homelessness, domestic violence, substance use, mental health challenges, economic and employment instability, system involvement etc.) in achieving individualized goals.
• Complete thorough assessment of needs and develop fatherhood plans in collaboration with the participant.
• Provide comprehensive support through home visits, community resource navigation, collaboration with community service providers, and career development services designed to optimize employment outcomes.
• Co-facilitates weekly peer support and education groups for participants.

This position requires a bachelor's degree in social work or related field. Knowledge of career development, family centered case management, social work principles, and related experience with families and communities of color is required. In addition, successful candidates will possess effective communication and collaborative skills, computer literacy, valid driver's license and dependable transportation. Preference will be given to those who are bilingual in English and Spanish as well as those who hold a Minnesota Social Work License or are eligible for licensure. For your expertise, FSR will provide a collaborative and safe work environment where all identities are welcomed and valued. You can expect agency lead continuous improvement in understanding our own privileges and how that may impact our work with others. FSR offers a competitive compensation program and full benefits including low-cost health insurance. Continuing education and professional development opportunities, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, EAP resources with up to 8 free therapy sessions, flexible scheduling, 4 ½ weeks of PTO to start and 11 ½ paid holidays per year. We offer a culture of learning, listening and growth where employees regularly meet with senior leadership to provide ideas and feedback. At Family Service Rochester (FSR) we believe that our employees are our greatest asset. We are guided by our values in where we believe that everyone needs to be understood and that partnership is a process. We believe that everyone desires respect and that partners share power. We believe that everyone has strengths and that judgements can wait. If you share in our values and desire to listen to what people need and together, build better lives we have an opportunity for you.