Community Partners Home Based Case Manager

Job Title: Community Partners Home Based Case Manager

Pay Range: $18.00 to $19.00

What We Do: At Bauer, we empower children and their families to thrive. Bauer Family Resources mission is at the heart of every program and service offered to our community. It is our belief that every child and family has a desire for a life that is filled with success, strong family and community connections and hope for tomorrow. Bauer's work is measured against this mission statement to ensure we are true to it. Our Workplace Culture: We are building a culture of belonging - where every person is supported to bring their most authentic self to work and enable them to do the best work of their life. We are a culture grounded by collaboration, personal growth and well-being. We care about each other, ourselves, our communities and the environment which we live in. We respect all with humility and patience. Bauer Family Resources does not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in a group or class protected by local, state and federal government laws. At Bauer we encourage diversity and promote equality.

Position Summary: The Community Partners Home Based Case Manager provides supportive case management services to families within the home or community-based setting with the goal of preventing child abuse or neglect. Community Partners Home Based Case Manager helps to address underlying problems to abuse or neglect including unemployment, unstable housing, substance abuse, mental health concerns, domestic violence, and lack of community/social support by teaching families new skills and connecting the family to resources within the community.

Essential Functions: The duties identified below are the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This list may not be inclusive of all job responsibilities and are subject to change based on business needs with or without notice. Schedule and complete appointments at times and locations that are convenient to the client including evenings and maintain a flexible work week that adapts as changes are needed. Involves exposure to tobacco smoke, domestic animals' household pests, mold, and other conditions common to domestic environments Maintain regular communication with families by various means including phone contact, texting, drop-by visits, and mail during extended business hours and by telephone for crisis Requires travel to client homes and community locations. Refer client to community resources and research additional resources within the community as to create a working knowledge of resources within the assigned area Complete service records and enter intake paperwork in a timely manner Develop short and long-term family goals Refer client to supportive services Independently manage work schedule Facilitate intra-agency collaborations that support the Bauer mission Reach out to a minimum of one community resource per month Complete a predetermined number of direct services hoursQUALIFICATIONS:To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill required. The individual must be able to successfully pass routine background checks.

Education/Certification/Licensure: Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a directly-related human service field from an accredited college. Other Bachelor's degrees will be accepted in combination with a minimum of 3 years of experience working with families in the human services field. Must maintain a valid Indiana driver's license and meet insurance requirements of the carrier at all times.

Experience Required: None Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Strong connection with the community and ability to maintain positive relationships
• Ability to resolve conflict and difficult situations peacefully
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Attention to detail
• Organization and time management
• Provide safe transportation in personal vehicle as necessary