Home Based Caseworker

The Youth Service Bureau of Jay County has a part-time, possibly leading to full-time, position available providing Home-based Casework services in and around Jay and Blackford counties.

• a)
  Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree from an accredited university.
• b)
  High School Degree, GED, or Associate Degree and have at least 4 years full time employment experience providing direct casework services to children & families that includes providing services to families that need assistance in the protection and care of their children

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to use private car to transport self and others, and must be insurable. EOE.

• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to work independently
• Patience
• Nonjudgmental
• Emotional maturity
• Knowledge of child development
• Knowledge of community resources
• Belief that change is possible
• Strong organizational skills
• Exercise sound judgment
• Belief in family preservation philosophy
• Knowledge of child abuse and neglect
• Thorough and empathetic communication skills
• Open to flexible work schedule with frequently varying work times.

Salary $15.00 – $17.00 per hour

• Provide intensive services to children and families to help them meet their greatest potential. Services could include, addressing housekeeping issues, assisting in accessing needed resources, teaching needed life skills, developmental needs, parenting skills, substance use, and utilize Evidence Based Practices.
• Conduct supervised visitations between children and families
• Proficient use of computer skills, including typing, and effectively utilize Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Complete and maintain all necessary documentation and paperwork for youth and families enrolled in program.
• Full Time Staff – Minimum 26 hours of Face-to-Face in your 40-hour workweek. Part-Time (hours vary per week) – Minimum 65% Face to Face hours for total hours worked. Maintain appointments with youth and families weekly. Face-to-Face time is direct time meeting with the client to accomplish goals, in person or by telephone.
• Provide 24-hour on-call to clients and families for crisis intervention. Crisis Intervention includes, but is not limited to, crisis assessment, planning and counseling specific to the crisis.
• Coordinate services for youth and family in program, including being a liaison for courts, schools, referring agency, therapist, and psychologist. Attend court hearings of clients in the programs and provide testimony, recommendations, and discharge summaries.
• Consult with immediate supervisor on a bi-weekly basis to discuss clients and review documentation, and receive therapeutic direction.
• Participate in bi-weekly Staff Meetings and In-Service Training Programs.
• Participate in a minimum of 20 hours of training each year. (10 hours for part-time)

If you are looking for help with the Healthy Families program, please call us at  and we will assist you. Thank you.