Child Welfare Case Manager

Promising Futures, Inc. is a social service agency in the area of child welfare. Our goal is to break the cycle and silence of violence. We partner with various agencies to accomplish the goal of keeping families safe. We are looking for individuals who have a passion to help those in need.

Case Manager Job Description includes but not limited to:

• Home visits
• Participation in DCS Case planning
• Supervised visitation
• Coordination of services
• Conflict management
• Emergency/crisis services
• Child development education
• Domestic violence education
• Parenting education/training
• Family communication
• Facilitate transportation
• Facilitate support groups
• Participation in Child and Family Team meetings
• Family reunification/preservation
• Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) support
• Foster family support
• Advocacy
• Family assessment
• Community referrals and follow-up
• Develop structure/time management
• Behavior modification
• Budgeting/money management
• Meal planning/preparation
• Parent training with children present
• Monitor Progress of Parenting Skills
• Community Services Information
• Develop Long and Short-Term Goals
• Tutoring
• Father's Engagement Services
• Truancy Termination Classes
• Mentoring
• Independent Living Skills
• High School Credit Recovery
• Participation in Court Hearings
• Document client Progress Notes and Reports in the company database
• Consistent Communication with Referring Sources

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Sociology, or Social Work b) Master’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work; OR c) Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a directly related human services field.

THIS IS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR/1099 POSITION

• The Independent Contractor/1099 must possess a valid drivers license and the ability to use own reliable vehicle to transport self and others.
• The Independent Contractor/1099 is responsible for obtaining and maintaining full coverage Automobile insurance
• The Independent Contractor/1099 is responsible for obtaining and maintaining Professional Liability (malpractice) Insurance

This position is an Independent Contractor/1099 position, there are no benefits.

The ideal candidate will work in the following counties:

Lake County and the surrounding counties. Clients will be seen in the community, a facility or in their home.

The Independent Contractor/1099 must pass all background checks which include:

National FBI Check; National Sex Offender; Child Protective Services Check; Local Background Checks

Qualities of an Ideal Candidate include but not limited to:

• Reliable
• Trustworthy
• Timely
• Practice Trauma Informed Care
• Compassionate
• Hardworking
• People Person
• Ability to Work Independently
• Take Accountability
• Utilize Critical Thinking Skills
• Possess Effective Communication Skills
• Culturally Competent
• Possess Strong Computer/Database Skills
• Have strong Documentation skills
• Compliant with all City, State, Federal and Agency laws, policies and procedures