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Bauer Family Resources is seeking a Home Based Case Manager to support families within the home or community setting, with the goal of preventing child abuse or neglect. Position Summary The Home Based Family Case Manager provides support services to families within the home or in a community-based setting to families experiencing child abuse or neglect. He or she is responsible for preventing child abuse or neglect in the future. The Home Based Case Manager helps to address underlying problems to abuse or neglect including unemployment, unstable housing, substance abuse, mental health concerns, domestic violence, and lack of community/social supports by connecting the family to resources within the community. Essential Functions Schedule and complete appointments at times and locations that are convenient to the client including evenings and maintaining a flexible work week that adapts as changes are needed. Involves exposure to tobacco smoke, domestic animals' household pests, mold, and other conditions common to domestic environments. Maintain regular communication with families by various means including phone contact, texting, drop-in visits, during extended business hours and by telephone and face-to-face for crisis situations. Requires travel to client homes and community locations. Refer client to community resources and research additional resources within the community as to create a working knowledge of resources within the assigned area. Complete client documentation in a timely manner. Develop short and long term family goals. Refer client to supportive services. Provide transportation to children and families. Observe parent child interactions and provide parent education. Independently manage work schedule. Facilitate intra-agency collaborations that support the Bauer mission. Complete a predetermined set of direct service hours. Assist with special projects or other tasks as required. Qualifications To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill required. The individual must be able to successfully pass routine background checks. Education & Certification Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a directly related human service field from an accredited college. Other Bachelor's degrees will be accepted in combination with a minimum of 2 years of experience providing a service to families that need assistance in the protection and care of their children and/or providing skills training, development, and habilitation. Must have a valid Indiana driver's license and the ability to meet the minimum requirements of the insurance company at all times. Knowledge and Skills Required Strong connection with the community and ability to maintain positive relationships. Ability to resolve conflict and difficult situations peacefully. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Attention to detail. Organization and time management. What We Offer (Full-Time 30 hours or more per week) Health Insurance Dental Vision Matching 401K Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Employer Health Savings Contributions Teladoc Free Mental Health Coverage 10 Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Paid Bereavement Referral Bonus Annual Wellness Programs Reflective Supervision Community Involvement Other Benefits May Apply Based On Position Paid Snow Days Hiring & Retention Bonus Early Childhood Education Scholarship Paid Professional Development Cell Phone Reimbursement Mileage Reimbursement Bauer Family Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity & Aff. Employer. Bauer Family Resources is a Drug-Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bauer Family Resources

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