Family Case Manager at State of Indiana Greensburg, IN
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Family Case Manager
Location: Greensburg, IN, US, 47240
Date Posted: Jan 13, 2026
Requisition ID: 470638
Role Overview
The Family Case Manager represents DCS and supports families in a local or central DCS office. You will protect families and children from abuse and neglect, maintain or reunify families whenever possible, and, when in the best interest of the child, achieve a permanent home or independent living for children unable to be reunited with their families.
This position is in Greensburg, Indiana, and will serve Decatur County and surrounding counties as needed.
A Day in the Life
Responsibilities
Investigate reported incidents of child abuse, neglect, or dependency, determine whether the incident is substantiated, and develop recommendations to a Juvenile Court or County Director for disposition.
Assess the level of risk to the child for additional injury or harm, including whether the child is in imminent danger, and may remove the child from the family as the situation warrants, placing a child in a protected environment.
Perform needs assessments to determine treatment options for families and children reported to be abused or neglected.
Testify and prepare pre‑dispositional and progress reports, maintain case files, and develop briefing reports for the community child protection team. Develop informal adjustment plans with families and children to divert children from the juvenile justice system.
Develop case plans to assist families and children to become more self‑sufficient in a safe and nurturing environment and ensure a permanent home for the child.
Develop discharge/transition programming to assist families and children to attain and maintain self‑sufficiency in a safe environment.
Monitor and assess the service capability of treatment programs and providers to ensure consistency with the case plan.
Accept on‑call responsibility as needed to receive and investigate allegations of child abuse or neglect.
Conduct home studies and family histories and recommend placement for adoption to an adoption team.
Visit children in out‑of‑home placements to coordinate family reunification, adoption, or independent living efforts.
Maintain data to help management evaluate trends in family and child needs.
What You’ll Need for Success
Credentials
Bachelor’s degree, or
Associate degree with a minimum of two (2) years of human services job experience, or
Completion of thirty (30) college credit hours from an accredited institution with a minimum of three (3) years of human services job experience, or
A minimum of at least four (4) years of human services job experience.
Additional Qualifications
Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of social work, casework, sociology, and group and individual counseling, including new methods and theories of treatment.
Thorough knowledge of state and/or federal laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards affecting child protection services, foster care, family preservation and adoption.
Thorough knowledge of related social services programs and ability to coordinate work among programs.
Specialized knowledge of the interrelationships of the various behavioral sciences as they affect care and treatment of clients.
Ability to investigate and interview alleged victims and perpetrators of child abuse or neglect in an appropriate and effective manner.
Ability to formulate and monitor project guidelines or treatment plans.
Ability to prepare clear, accurate reports.
Ability to work with families of diverse cultural/ethnic backgrounds with sensitivity to differences in child‑rearing practices, relationships and needs.
Ability to work with children with special needs such as mental or emotional conditions and with foster families or homes willing to accept them and with professionals who can provide services to them.
Ability to exercise sound judgment while managing crisis situations, including those involving confrontational, aggressive adults being investigated for child abuse or neglect.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana
Three medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
Health savings account, which includes bi‑weekly state contribution.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
Two fully‑funded pension plan options.
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs.
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off.
12 paid holidays, 14 in election years.
Education Reimbursement Program.
Group life insurance.
Referral Bonus program.
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits.
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at
jobs@spd.IN.gov .
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Location: Greensburg, IN, US, 47240
Date Posted: Jan 13, 2026
Requisition ID: 470638
Role Overview
The Family Case Manager represents DCS and supports families in a local or central DCS office. You will protect families and children from abuse and neglect, maintain or reunify families whenever possible, and, when in the best interest of the child, achieve a permanent home or independent living for children unable to be reunited with their families.
This position is in Greensburg, Indiana, and will serve Decatur County and surrounding counties as needed.
A Day in the Life
Responsibilities
Investigate reported incidents of child abuse, neglect, or dependency, determine whether the incident is substantiated, and develop recommendations to a Juvenile Court or County Director for disposition.
Assess the level of risk to the child for additional injury or harm, including whether the child is in imminent danger, and may remove the child from the family as the situation warrants, placing a child in a protected environment.
Perform needs assessments to determine treatment options for families and children reported to be abused or neglected.
Testify and prepare pre‑dispositional and progress reports, maintain case files, and develop briefing reports for the community child protection team. Develop informal adjustment plans with families and children to divert children from the juvenile justice system.
Develop case plans to assist families and children to become more self‑sufficient in a safe and nurturing environment and ensure a permanent home for the child.
Develop discharge/transition programming to assist families and children to attain and maintain self‑sufficiency in a safe environment.
Monitor and assess the service capability of treatment programs and providers to ensure consistency with the case plan.
Accept on‑call responsibility as needed to receive and investigate allegations of child abuse or neglect.
Conduct home studies and family histories and recommend placement for adoption to an adoption team.
Visit children in out‑of‑home placements to coordinate family reunification, adoption, or independent living efforts.
Maintain data to help management evaluate trends in family and child needs.
What You’ll Need for Success
Credentials
Bachelor’s degree, or
Associate degree with a minimum of two (2) years of human services job experience, or
Completion of thirty (30) college credit hours from an accredited institution with a minimum of three (3) years of human services job experience, or
A minimum of at least four (4) years of human services job experience.
Additional Qualifications
Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of social work, casework, sociology, and group and individual counseling, including new methods and theories of treatment.
Thorough knowledge of state and/or federal laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards affecting child protection services, foster care, family preservation and adoption.
Thorough knowledge of related social services programs and ability to coordinate work among programs.
Specialized knowledge of the interrelationships of the various behavioral sciences as they affect care and treatment of clients.
Ability to investigate and interview alleged victims and perpetrators of child abuse or neglect in an appropriate and effective manner.
Ability to formulate and monitor project guidelines or treatment plans.
Ability to prepare clear, accurate reports.
Ability to work with families of diverse cultural/ethnic backgrounds with sensitivity to differences in child‑rearing practices, relationships and needs.
Ability to work with children with special needs such as mental or emotional conditions and with foster families or homes willing to accept them and with professionals who can provide services to them.
Ability to exercise sound judgment while managing crisis situations, including those involving confrontational, aggressive adults being investigated for child abuse or neglect.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana
Three medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
Health savings account, which includes bi‑weekly state contribution.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
Two fully‑funded pension plan options.
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs.
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off.
12 paid holidays, 14 in election years.
Education Reimbursement Program.
Group life insurance.
Referral Bonus program.
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits.
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at
jobs@spd.IN.gov .
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