Children's Caseworker

Summary/Objective: The Children's Caseworker assists the Children's Case Manager in development and provision of children’s services to families who are clients of A Better Way Services.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Assist the Children's Case Manager in providing direct services to children and families.
• Support the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities, educational programming, and therapeutic recreational opportunities for children.
• Assist with intake activities, assessments, and documentation related to children's services.
• Maintain accurate case notes, activity logs, and other required documentation in accordance with agency policies and funding requirements.
• Provide emotional support and advocacy to children.
• Assist with transportation of clients and their children to appointments, school, childcare, court, medical appointments, or other approved activities as needed.
• Prepare materials and assist with children's groups, educational presentations, and special events.
• Monitor children's play areas and activity spaces to help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.
• Assist with shelter operations, including organizing donations, preparing children's supplies, and performing light office and program-related housekeeping duties.
• Attend staff meetings, case staffing, and required training.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client information and comply with agency policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory responsibilities No

Work environment Able to stand and/or walk up to 25% of the time. Able to sit up to 75% of the time. Able to view a computer monitor for 6-8 hours per day. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two to four years of relevant job experience in human services, counseling, social work, crisis interview or the equivalent of college-level courses in a related field is required.
• Experience working with trauma-impacted children is preferred
• Valid Driver’s License with good driving record and proof of insurance.

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of child development and trauma-informed care is preferred.
• Ability to establish positive, supportive relationships with children of various ages.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children and families impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, or other forms of trauma.
• Proven ability to utilize and provide emergency coping skills for yourself or others is required.
• Strong working knowledge of community resources is preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Working knowledge of computers and systems is required, including and not limited to, Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, Outlook (or similar product knowledge).
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism are required.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License with good driving record (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Muncie, IN 47305 (Required)

Work Location: In person