Community-Based Caseworker

Job Title: Community-Based Caseworker

Department: Community Based-Clinical

Manager: Family Preservation Case Manager Supervisor

Compensation: Salary / Exempt

Job Summary: The Community Based Caseworker utilizes evidence-based practices to provide goal-oriented services and safety assessments to each case. This individual will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including supervisor, child/family therapist, child welfare specialists, schools, employers, and DCS/Probation staff to assist each family in meeting their treatment goals. The Caseworker is central to our Home-Based Team, working directly with children, adults and families to address each family’s individual needs including but not limited to, concrete needs, connection to community resources, employment and housing. This individual also works with court-involved youth and families to address needs in order for the children to remain safely in their caregivers’ home. Services are delivered primarily in a community or home-based setting.

• Works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
• Coordinates services and resources when needed
• Provides case management to families involved with the Indiana Department of Child Services
• Provides emergency/crisis intervention services as needed
• Provides parent education and behavior modification/parent training
• Provides child development education
• Provides father engagement
• Provides domestic violence education and stress management
• Adheres to DCS Service Standards, Social Work Code of Ethics, and Damar policy and procedures
• Participates in child and family team meetings
• Participates in DCS case planning
• Provides money management/budgeting information
• Operates Damar and/or personal vehicles to transport clients and/or parents as needed
• Maintains connection to community resources
• Works collaboratively with other community partners and referral sources
• Respects the culture, diversity and rights of all clients, their families and the community
• Prioritizes duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth
• Completes incident reports, including reporting any suspected exploitation, abuse, or neglect of a client
• Completes and updates mandatory training and other licensure related items in a timely manner
• Adheres to all policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Handbook and Damar Operational Policies and Procedures Manual
• Takes pride and ownership in Damar’s facilities and assigned work areas
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or a directly related human service field from an accredited university

Experience: • Previous related experience is not required by considered an asset• Experience working with youth and/or adults with autism or ID/DD preferred• Bilingual skills are not required but are considered an asset

Equipment Familiarity: Proficiency with MS Office applications including: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Certifications, Licenses or Special Training:

• Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements

• Ability to pass and maintain CPR Certification

• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements for all Damar Programs as detailed in policy 1.HR.02 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and physical required

Abilities: • Ability to transport clients and/or parents using personal and/or Damar vehicles

• Ability to follow and execute specific verbal and written instructions• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing• Knowledge and self-awareness of personal bias• Demonstrate respect for cultural, ethnic, spiritual and linguistic diversity and values including differences in personal goals, lifestyle choices and varying family backgrounds and histories• Ability to maintain professional relationships with a variety of individuals• Strong organizational skills