Family Case Manager
As a Family Case Manager (otherwise known as In-Home Family Services Consultant) at Boys Town Iowa, you will provide in-home intervention to children and their families utilizing a skill-based, solution-focused model. Through the use of this model you will help families adopt positive solutions to problems through the teaching of parenting skills, independent living skills, behavior modification techniques and accessing community resources.
Responsibilities
- Providing screening and assessment to determine program eligibility, as well as identifying specific areas to address in service plans when applicable.
- Maintain regular direct contact with families, as well as being available to provide crisis intervention.
- Monitor individual and family progress in attainment of predetermined goals
- Provide regular review and updating of service plans as needed including preparing and submitting written reports to document all service plans, recommendations and any incidents that arise
- Work to develop and maintain effective working relationships with families and community service resources
- Promote family self-determination by providing training and support in the development of skills and accessing of community resources
- Utilize personal vehicle to travel to various meeting destinations with families and children including their home, school or other community organizations
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in the Behavioral Sciences, Human Services, or related fields
- 1 to 2 years of experience including working with children and families; supervisory experience is preferred; experience working with children and families in community-based programs or Boys Town Programs preferred.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record, plus the ability to provide own transportation (mileage reimbursed) with a valid auto liability insurance policy to complete travel requirements of the job. Must meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or state and local laws
- This position is available to provide crisis response and must be available to work non-traditional business hours including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Overview of Boys Town Iowa
Boys Town Iowa has been helping families stay together since 1989 through its expanding In-Home Family Services program. Our unique in-home programs serve more than 1,100 families and 2,200 children in Iowa each year.
The opportunity to shape the future of America’s youth is only one of the many perks here at Boys Town Iowa. Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving our mission, which is why we offer an array of competitive and attractive benefit options. Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town Physicians, free prescriptions, tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and advancement opportunities within the organization. Not to mention, we love celebrating our employees with a potluck at our monthly staff meetings and a Soup Tuesday tradition every winter.
Overview of Boys Town
Are you passionate about shaping the future of America’s Youth? Boys Town touches the lives of more than 2 million children and families nationwide each year. As one of the country’s largest nonprofit funded child-care organizations, Boys Town is nationally recognized for its research-proven child, health and family care programs. From our start in 1917, we’re poised to make even greater strides forward as we lead the way in changing how America cares for children, families and communities for the next 100 years.
This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.