Service Provider-Bachelor Level

L.A.S.E.R. Project is a social services agency that provides community based services for children and families in the community as well as the child welfare system. We are looking for hardworking dedicated individuals to join our team. We are seeking full-time & Part-time Independent Contractors must be willing to work some weekends depending on your caseload/client schedule. Provider must be able to pass a background check and must be willing to comply with state auto policy standard. (Commercial Policy) Provider must be willing to travel and transport clients depending on the services that are being provided for that day. Contractor must be willing to travel to multiple surrounding counties to assist client's with services. Company does pay mileage reimbursement at a rate of .$.56per mile.

Bachelor Level Service at L.A.S.E.R. project are

Father Engagement, Supervised Visitation, Homebased Case Work

Father Engagement

Service Description

A. The Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) intends to contract with providers throughout the state to implement fatherhood programming to provide assistance and support to fathers whose children are involved with DCS.

B. Providers will work actively with DCS employees to successfully engage fathers in services that will improve safety, stability, well-being, and permanency for their children.

C. Providers will assist fathers in strengthening the relationship with their children and promoting positive relationships between the families, the local DCS Family Case Managers, and others involved in their children’s care.

Supervised Visitation

Service Description

A. It is the fundamental right for children to visit with their parents and siblings.

B. The relationship developed by the child with the parent is one of bonding, dependency, and being nurtured, all of which must be protected by the emotional well-being of the child.

C. It is of extreme importance for a child not to feel abandoned in placement by either the child’s parents or by other siblings, and for a child to be reassured that no harm has befallen either parent or siblings when separation occurs.

D. Visitation facilitation as identified by DCS/Probation will be provided between parents/children/siblings and/or others who have been separated due to a substantiated allegation of abuse or neglect or involvement with juvenile probation.

E. Visitation allows the child an opportunity to reconnect and reestablish the parent/child/family relationship in a safe environment.

F. It is an excellent time for parents to learn and practice new concepts of parenting and to assess their own ability to parent through interaction with the child.

G. Supervised visitation allows DCS/Probation to assess the relationship between the child and parent and to assist the parent in strengthening their parenting skills and developing new skills.

H. The role of the visitation provider is to protect the integrity of the visit and to provide a positive atmosphere where parents and children may interact in a safe, structured environment.

I. Visitation may be held in a visitation facility; neutral sites such as parks, fast food restaurants with playground, or shopping malls; child’s own home or relative’s home; foster home; or other location as deemed appropriated by the referring agency and other parties involved in the child’s case taking into consideration the child’s physical safety and emotional well-being.

J. The level and frequency of supervision required for visitation and how the supervision is handled will depend upon the purposes for which it is required. K. Supervision of visits should be consistent with identified case issues and supportive of case goals.

Home Base Casework

Service Description

A. Provision of home based casework services for families involved with DCS/Probation.

B. Home based casework is also available for pre-adoption and post-adoption services for adoptive families at risk or in crisis.

C. These in-home services should be high quality, family centered, and culturally competent.

D. They should be effective in reducing maltreatment, improving caretaking and coping skills, enhancing family resilience, supporting healthy and nurturing relationships, and children’s physical, mental, emotional, and educational well being.

E. Home based casework services should help to safely maintain children in their home (or foster home), prevent children’s initial placement or re-entry into foster care, preserve, support, and stabilize families, and promote the well-being of children, youth, and families.

Minimum Qualifications

The Direct Worker must have one of the following:

a) Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree from an accredited university

b) High School Degree, GED, or Associate Degree

(1) If the Direct Worker possesses an Associate Degree, High School Diploma, or GED, they must also have:

(2) 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

Job Types: Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Drivers License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $30