BUILD A CAREER THAT MEANS MORE

Few jobs offer the satisfaction and gratification that come from doing work that improves the lives of vulnerable children and families. That's where Firefly Children and Family Alliance stands out from the crowd. As one of our employees, you'll be able to directly make an impact on the lives of thousands of Indiana children, families, and adults from day one.

In this position, you will work with clients in Grant, Blackford, Delaware, Randolph, Jay, Wells, and Adams counties. You will collaborate with our internal treatment team and community agencies to directly advocate for at-risk children and families, providing important needs assessments, prevention and intervention services, and progress monitoring.

Responsibilities:

Direct Service – Direct contact, indirect contact, and brokered services (50%)

• Visit and assist each client in achieving their goals
• Broker support to clients
• Provide transportation to clients associated with specific goals
• Attend court with clients
• Respond to crisis (depending upon referral type)
• Develop relationships with agencies in the community
• Work with other social welfare agencies
• Refer clients to community agencies

Report writing, information entry (50%)

• Email referring agent and supervisor following each contact or attempted contact
• Review and upload monthly reports to Kidtraks and NYTD
• Maintain case and agency paperwork according to standards
• Prepare written reports for the Department of Child Services / Probation office within identified time frames

Skills:

• Understanding of and ability to work with youth/families
• Motivated to ensure work quality meets established guidelines
• Collaborative and interacts well with a broad spectrum of individuals
• Demonstrate appreciation for and ability to respond to cultural differences

Job Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in social work or related field is required.
• You must be at least 21 years of age
• Work in-person, no remote work available for this position.
• A valid driver's license and insurance. Must not have 4 or more points on driving record.
• Knowledgeable regarding social service systems within the state
• Knowledge of and adherence to current confidentiality practices
• Appreciation for and ability to respond to cultural differences
• Maintain relevant networks of main contacts

BENEFTIS:

• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance

At Firefly Children and Family Alliance, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Therefore, we encourage persons who represent the diverse identities and lived experiences of the clients and communities we serve to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Firefly Children & Family Alliance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability.