Home-based Caseworker/Skills Trainer

Job Summary
The Skills Trainer will provide a variety of services to families and chidlren involved in probation and/or Department of Child Services to help families heal and gain skillsets. Some of these services include casework services, gathering resources, skills training, and supervising parenting time between parents and their children.

An ideal applicant will be available in the evenings and on the weekends. The scheduling for this position is flexible, and is based on the needs of the clientelle. An ideal candidate will have superb customer service skills, be great with conflict resolution and ethical decision making, be open to having clientelle in their vehicle, and be willing to travel within a one hour radius of their home to service clients.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct home visits, supervised visitations, and interviews with children, families, and service providers.

- Assess family situations, identify needs and risks, and develop case plans in collaboration with families and service providers.

- Monitor and support compliance with court-ordered services and treatment goals, including parenting skills, substance abuse treatment, and safety planning.

- Document case activities, developments, and progress notes accurately in case management systems.

- Coordinate and refer families to community resources such as counseling, medical care, educational support, and housing.

- Attend court hearings, provide testimony, and prepare reports as required.

- Maintain communication with legal teams, foster care providers, and other stakeholders.

- Ensure child safety and welfare during case activities and visitations.

- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all legal and ethical guidelines in case management.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field

- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

- Ability to handle crisis situations and work with diverse populations.

- Knowledge of child welfare laws, family dynamics, and trauma-informed care.

- Experience working with children and families in social service settings preferred.

- Proficiency in computer use, including case management software and Microsoft Office.

- Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records.

- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to travel frequently throughout the community.

- Capacity to conduct home visits in varying environments.

- Ability to work in sometimes stressful or challenging situations.

The DCS Caseworker role is critical in protecting children’s welfare and supporting families toward reunification or other permanency goals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate commitment to ethical practice, cultural sensitivity, and collaborative problem-solving.

Work Location: On the road, Services are provided in the clients home and community.

CANDIDATES MUST KEEP IN MIND THE FOLLOWING:
1. This job involves using your own vehicle to go to and from appointment with clients in their homes and communities.

2. Candidates must be available evenings and weekends.

If interested, please apply or contact at JadeEytcheson@Willowtree.Services

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work evenings after school until approximately 8pm at night?

Ability to Commute:

• Merrillville, IN 46410 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person