Home-Based Specialist

Posted 12hrs ago

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Home-based caseworker supporting children and families across Anderson and Madison County. Connecting families to resources, building life skills, and improving stability through individualized services.

Responsibilities:

  • Assess the needs of children and families and establish short- and long-term goals
  • Connect families to housing, employment, social services, and other community resources
  • Provide mentorship, advocacy, and support
  • Help families develop life skills, coping skills, healthy relationships, budgeting, parenting, and problem-solving strategies
  • Create and maintain safety and treatment plans in Case Management Pro
  • Document sessions, case notes, and reports within required timelines
  • Monitor and address safety concerns and provide crisis intervention
  • Document use of evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing
  • Ensure client understanding and compliance with program expectations and handbook
  • Maintain communication with clients and team members
  • Participate in team meetings, trainings, and supervision
  • Adhere to agency policies, confidentiality standards, and DCS requirements
  • Deliver services in homes and community settings, with frequent local travel and virtual communication

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field preferred
  • Alternatively, high school diploma, GED, or Associate's degree with at least 4 years of direct casework services experience with children and families
  • Experience working with children and families preferred
  • Home-based, child welfare, or community-based experience strongly preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to build rapport and engage families
  • Crisis management and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently in community-based settings
  • Strong organization and time management skills
  • Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
  • Understanding of trauma-informed and strength-based approaches
  • At least 21 years of age
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
  • Ability to pass background checks and required clearances
  • CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
  • Must be trained and competent in required evidence-based practices

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule based on client availability
  • Home-based and community-based work environment
  • Virtual communication options
  • Participation in trainings and supervision
  • Occasional weekend availability may be needed