Full Time Community Home Based Case Manager Opening

Benefits 403B Paid time off Training & development Wellness resources Mileage Vacation pay Sick pay Holiday pay Job Summary: Works under the supervision and direction of the Home-based supervisor for the purpose of providing family centered casework services to families and children involved with DCS/Probation. Includes pre-adoption and post-adoption services. Case Manager should help to safely maintain children in their homes (or foster home); prevent children’s initial placement or reentry into foster care; preserve, support, and stabilize families; and promote the well‑being of children, youth, and families. Full and part‑time positions are available. Whitington allows for Monday‑Sunday availability to provide direct care services and hours can flex with the schedules of families and will include a need for evening and weekend availability. Responsibilities Case Managers work under the direct supervision of a home‑based case manager supervisor and Chief Clinical Officer. Families served come as a direct referral from the Department of Child Services or probation and reflect the following service options: Tutoring Truancy/Termination Home Based Community Based case management services Parenting Education Supervised parenting time Case planning, initial assessment and ongoing treatment planning efforts Transportation using personal or company vehicles Team Meetings Family reunification/preservation efforts This position is an interactive role in assisting families in the reunification process and/or referral process to improve a situation identified in their lives that requires education, role‑modeling, consistent family planning for meals, time management, symptom management, advocacy and much more. Skills Required Ability to meet a family in a non-biased strengths-based format either in the home, community, or office setting. Ability to develop a goal‑oriented plan of treatment. Develop a consistent schedule of interaction. A belief in the family preservation philosophy. Qualifications A Bachelor's degree preferred position, Whitington will consider an Associate's degree, High School diploma or equivalent with at least 4 years of full‑time employment experience providing direct services to children and families. Experience must include service to families that have required assistance in the protection and care of children. Must have a valid driver's license and proof of insurance. Have strong organizational skills. Work well as a team or independently. Skillful use of evidence-based strategies. Have a strong desire to recognize and strive for a strengths-based perspective of change. Ability to maintain confidentiality of all appropriate information. Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, orally and in writing. Be able to provide factual feedback to the Department of Child Services/Probation or the courts in person, telehealth and in writing. Weekly staffing is mandatory and occurs on Monday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Contact Elizabeth Schaaf, View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr