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Case Manager - Family Preservation

Kokomo, IN · On-site

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Family Preservation workers often encounter emotionally intense situations, such as working with families in crisis or at risk of separation. Common challenges include managing high caseloads, navigating complex family dynamics, and balancing the needs of children with those of parents. To prepare, candidates should develop strong communication, problem-solving, and self-care skills, and seek out regular supervision and peer support. Familiarity with community resources and trauma-informed practices also helps in providing effective support to families.

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To thrive as a Family Preservation Specialist, you need a background in social work, counseling, or a related field, often supported by a bachelor's or master's degree and relevant licensure. Familiarity with case management systems, documentation software, and sometimes trauma-informed care certifications is typical. Strong interpersonal communication, cultural sensitivity, and crisis intervention skills help build trust and effectively support families in challenging situations. These skills are crucial for promoting family stability, ensuring child safety, and achieving positive outcomes under stressful circumstances.

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Family preservation refers to a range of social services designed to help families in crisis stay together safely, rather than having children removed and placed in foster care. These programs provide support such as counseling, parenting education, crisis intervention, and connections to community resources. The goal is to address challenges that place the family at risk, strengthen family relationships, and promote a safe and stable home environment for children.
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Family Preservation Facilitator

INcompass Healthcare

Lawrenceburg, IN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Position Summary
The Family Preservation Facilitator provides trauma informed treatment to families involved with Department of Child Services in assisting them with learning alternatives and linking families with treatment to ensure child safety to keep the family intact. They provide crisis management daily, thorough safety checks of the family home, direct treatment, linkage and referral, while following the Solution Based Casework Model to fidelity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Lives out the INcompass Healthcare promise by consistently displaying compassion, treating all with dignity, and providing exceptional care for everyone.
  • Incorporates the six principles of trauma informed care throughout all aspects of their work.
  • Follows the Solution Based Casework Model to fidelity.
  • Provides exceptional treatment that aligns with DCS Family Preservation Service Standards.
  • Manages their caseload and will partner with up to twelve families at a time.
  • Demonstrates a calm, empathetic, and problem-solving approach to crisis management when working with families.
  • Provides direct treatment to families by providing services that align with Solution Based Casework and providing safety checks within the home environment as identified by the treatment team.
  • Complies with documentation requirements according to Solution Based Casework and agency requirements.
  • Finds value in collaboration with all treatment team providers and fosters team collaboration to ensure the family is successful in their recovery.
  • Completes administrative tasks, such as attending training, meetings, serving on committees as assigned, engaging in supervision and family consultation as identified and according to policy.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
  • Minimum of an associate degree in social work or related human service field with two years of experience working with children and families. In lieu of degree, years of experience will be considered.
  • Preferred bachelor's degree in social work or related human service field.
  • Knowledge of interventions related to life skills such as parenting, mental health and addictions, crisis management, employment seeking, budgeting, housing, organization, time management.
  • Strong knowledge of and genuine respect for families with mental health and addiction needs and a firm commitment to empowering and advocating for their families.
  • Strong communication and writing skills.
  • Highly organized and detail oriented.
  • Demonstrates skill and sensitivity to cultural differences.
  • Ability to work as a treatment team member.
  • Demonstrates effective decision-making skills, problem solving, critical thinking skills.
  • Ability and willingness to travel on behalf of agency behavior and work in a client's home and community setting.

Our Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Prescription Coverage
  • Company Paid Life , AD&D and Disability Insurance
  • Company match up to 4.5% for 401k.
  • Generous PTO Plan, no wait period
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Unlimited employee referrals
  • Paid holidays

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