Case Manager - Shelter

401k, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Few jobs offer the satisfaction and gratification that come from doing work that improves the lives of vulnerable children and families. That's where Firefly Children and Family Alliance stands out from the crowd. As one of our employees, you'll be able to directly make an impact on the lives of thousands of Indiana children, families, and adults. Firefly Children & Family Alliance is currently seeking a Case Manager in Indianapolis, IN . Our Case Managers collaborate with our internal team and community agencies to directly advocate for at-risk children and families by offering emergency shelter care, providing critical needs assessments, prevention and intervention services, and progress monitoring. You Will: Client Progress - Monitoring and Coaching (50 %) Coach Collaboratively-maintaining a balance between teaching and Coaching Assist Families/Youth in obtaining their goals Provide Education and support to you Respite Families/Youth Provide Transportation to Families/Youth as needed Communicate with schools and various institutions related to Families/Youth Respond to all crisis calls when on call and manage/staff those situations. Request DCS case plans Review and update plans and goals Placement updates- communicate with FCMs on placement progress Develop network of relationships with agencies in the community & participate in CFTM's (Child & Family Team meetings) Work collaboratively with other social welfare agencies & Shelter NACS liaison Refer when appropriate to community agencies based on needs Intake and Needs Assessment (15 %) Support Assistant Director with management of Intake Process Complete Initial needs assessment and Determine Crisis Situations CANS support Ensure Data Tracking- RHYMIS/HMIS Adhere to and follow Children's Bureau professional standards Reporting (15 %) Maintain case and agency paperwork according to standards Prepare written reports for the Department of Child Services / Probation office/RHYMIS within identified timeframes You Have: A bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field is required. Ability to travel between appointments in order to support the children and families in the community A valid driver's license and insurance Knowledgeable regarding social service systems within the state Knowledge of and adherence to current confidentiality practices Appreciation for and ability to respond to cultural differences Ability to develop and maintain relevant networks of key contacts Adept prioritization and time management abilities In terms of experience, we prefer that you have one to two years in child welfare or similar field. Student Loan Repayment Tuition Reimbursement Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance Over 150 hours of PTO first year and 12 paid holidays Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Life Insurance Firefly Children & Family Alliance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr