Family Case Manager

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

Join a group of passionate, dedicated public servants to support one of Indiana’s most critical missions!

The Department of Child Services helps children who are victims of abuse or neglect and strengthens families through services that focus on family support and preservation. We pursue permanency for children and families through reunification, guardianship, and adoption. Our services also encompass foster care, child support, and transitional support for those adjusting to adulthood. Our culture is built upon our
MVP
foundation:

Mission :

Champion Indiana’s future by protecting children and strengthening families with compassion and determination.

Vision :

Every child in Indiana thrives in a safe, loving, forever home.

Purpose :
Ignite hope. Cultivate joy.

The Family Case Manager is a caseworker specialist in social services within a Local County Office of the Department of Child Services. You will protect families and children from abuse and neglect, maintain or reunify families whenever possible, and, when in the best interest of the child, achieve a permanent home or independent living for children unable to be reunited with their families.

You will conduct home visits, develop case plans, coordinate with community resources and external providers, attend and testify at court hearings, and prepare documentation for case files, court proceedings, and agency reporting. Please click this link for a realistic job preview video.

This position is in Scottsburg, Indiana, and will serve counties across central and southern Indiana. This position will require travel and overnight accommodation during weekdays. Accommodation is pre-paid by DCS. If a state vehicle is not available, you will be reimbursed for mileage for using a personal vehicle.

View our DCS Offices Map to view our service areas.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

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• Investigate reported incidents of child abuse, neglect, or dependency, determine whether the incident is substantiated, and develop recommendations to a Juvenile Court or County Director for disposition.
• Assess the level of risk to the child for additional injury or harm, including whether the child is in imminent danger, and may remove the child from the family as the situation warrants, placing a child in a protected environment.
• Perform needs assessments to determine treatment options for families and children reported to be abused/neglected.
• Testify and prepare pre-dispositional and progress reports, maintain case files, and develop briefing reports for the community child protection team. Develops “informal adjustment” plans with families and children to divert children from the juvenile justice system.
• Develop case plans to assist families and children to become more self-sufficient in a safe and nurturing environment and to ensure a permanent home for the child.
• Develop discharge/transition programming to assist families and children to attain and maintain self-sufficiency in a safe environment.
• Monitor and assess the service capability of treatment programs and providers to ensure consistency with the case plan.
• Accept on-call responsibility as needed to receive and investigate allegations of child abuse/neglect.
• Conduct home studies and family histories and recommend placement for adoption to an adoption team.
• Visit children in out-of-home placements to coordinate family reunification, adoption, or independent living efforts.
• Maintain data to help management evaluate trends in family and child needs.

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