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Job Location drjobs

Fort Wayne, IN - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

USD 47000 - 50000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Full-time
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Are you looking for a career in which you can help families maintain their family unit in a safe and healthy manner Our Family Preservation (FP) program provides short-term family-focused services designed to assist families in crisis by improving parenting and family function while keeping children safe. This is a per diem program and clinical services are based on the familys needs. No arbitrary productivity requirements. In-Home setting with cases in region 4 of Indiana (Allen La Grange Steuben and Nobel Counties)


Benchmark is currently looking for a Case Manager to serve our Family Preservation program. The Case Manager will provide direct services to the family unit focusing on addressing the needs of the family and working to build upon the strengths of the family. Services will be provided in a wide variety of settings ranging from in the home to a variety of community settings including schools doctors offices in-clinic etc. This position will provide whole-person and family centered care coordination across medical behavioral and social service community.


Since 1960 Benchmark has been empowering marginalized populations to see their potential. We are committed to realizing the full potential ofEVERYONE those we serve our partners and vendors and our employees who bring our mission to life each day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences of our employees. Benchmark believes we are stronger better more effective in our pursuits when we are diverse; when we are equitable; and when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves.


BENEFITS:

  • Health Dental Vision insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Sick time off
  • 401k with company match
  • Profit-sharing plan
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Access Perks discount program
  • Voluntary benefits including disability and short term disability

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and implement individualized case management plan focusing on the identified needs from the clinicians report.
  • Provide required weekly face-to-face visits with each child in the home.
  • Assist with developing a budget with family unit to ensure they can meet concrete needs of the household.
  • Ensure proper referrals and linkages are made to required services including but not limited to mental health services counseling tutoring spiritual medical financial vocational substance abuse educational etc.
  • Assist family unit with ensuring essential bills are paid and linkage to funding assistance programs are secured.
  • Ensure that safety standards continue to be met and that family protective measures are intact.
  • Participate in on-call rotation to ensure safety needs of family unit are addressed 24/7.
  • Complete all required daily weekly and monthly paperwork within guidelines established by Department of Children Services (DCS) and Benchmark.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Experience interacting with Department of Children and Family Services family court juvenile justice educational system community resources and other community provider network systems.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Experience with facilitating and actively participating in multidisciplinary meetings.
  • Experience with understanding how cultural values norms and beliefs influence behavior and individuals response to treatment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • BS/BA degree with 1 year case management experience OR 5 years of case management experience with children and families
  • valid drivers license and auto insurance

Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates can apply online at OR contact me at


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Salary Description
$47000-$50000 Salary

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type

Full-Time

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