Description

Case manager applicants should have strong knowledge of child welfare protective services issues and the needs of high risk, vulnerable families. Client families are identified by the Department of Human Services based on concerns regarding parenting skills and ability to maintain children in a safe environment. This case manager will assist families in developing parenting practices and skills that reduce safety risks and enhance ability to provide a nurturing environment for children. The case manager works with families who have in-home safety needs, in-home non-safety needs as well as children/youth with out of home placement needs including Resource Home Care, Kinship Home Care and Congregate Care settings. The case manager is responsible for ensuring the Improving Outcomes for Children outcomes are achieved for families served on their case load through direct interventions provided; coordinating delivery of services with CUA team members, subcontractor provider team members, and a wide variety of community based resources.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s level in Human Services, BSW preferred
• Two years case management experience involving youth
• Knowledge of child and family service systems
• Valid Driver’s License (issued by state in which employee lives) and safe driving record and proof of insurance coverage
• Experience with computers beneficial
• Knowledge of social work values and/or child welfare services.