Families In Need of Services (FINS)
Assistance Program

JOB DETAILS

Job Title: FINS Case Manager

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: Based on experience

Location: Iberville, West Baton Rouge, and Pointe Coupee Parishes

PURPOSE

Under supervision of the 18th JDC FINS Director, the purpose of the position is to conduct conferences and make recommendations to the Court, establish FINS/IFSP (Informal Family Service Plan) agreements, and in general, accomplish the activities enumerated in the Louisiana Children’s Code Title VII.

This position is characterized by the performance of a variety of complex administrative, case management, and legal duties. Incumbent may be responsible for on-going or re-occurring cases. Incumbent must possess knowledge of the Children’s Code and available social services. Responsibilities may differ depending on the assignment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed by a FINS Case Manager. The omission of an essential function does not preclude the Director from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. The FINS Case Manager is responsible for FINS duties to include but not limited to:

  • Receive complaints alleging that a family is in need of services

  • Review screening information regarding preliminary investigation into the merits of the allegations

  • Identify any public institutions or agencies having the legal responsibility and ability to supply any needed services to the child and family

  • Assure notification to all parties of the time and location of the conference

  • Review court records to determine appropriate legal/court action

  • Review reports from schools, probation officers, screeners, police and court and monitor reports as needed to determine appropriate judicial response

  • Conduct conferences including the questioning of witnesses, determination of facts, and resolution of factual disputes and legal issues presented

  • Assess and define problem behaviors in the family; recommend and assist in the implementation of appropriate solutions

  • Write the Informal Family Services Plan or resulting agreement from the conference, if any

  • Coordinate the implementation of the resulting agreement, if any

  • Prepare and sign minute entries which summarize meetings/conferences

  • Prepare rules to set or continue conferences

  • Work cooperatively with administrative staff, clerks, and other agencies

  • Refer the case for petition and an adjudication hearing, if necessary

  • Participate in collaborative efforts between the Court, School System, and other agencies

  • Act as a liaison to the community and to support services; attend meetings and other conferences related to youth involved in Families in Need of Services case

  • Maintain and update files and program data

  • Review all incoming orders and information related to FINS cases

  • Monitor and report information on cases under the Court’s FINS process

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver’s license and reliable transportation required

  • Each FINS Officer should have a minimum of a four-year college degree in social work, family studies, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, guidance/school counseling, juvenile law, or related fields, or the FINS Intake Officer should have six years of fulltime work experience in such fields

  • Each FINS Officer should be capable of performing all of the responsibilities outlined in the La. Children’s Code Title VII, FINS-AP Policy Standards, and the policies of their court

  • Each FINS Officer should demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of adolescent brain development

  • Each FINS Officer should demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of family dynamics

  • Each FINS Officer should demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of motivational interviewing

  • Each FINS Officer should demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of substance use disorders and overdose prevention

  • Each FINS Officer should demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of mental health disorders in children and adolescents

  • Each FINS Officer should demonstrate the ability to understand child and mental health advocacy

  • Each FINS Officer should demonstrate the ability to coordinate services for families

  • Each FINS Officer should demonstrate the ability to understand the use of the screening and assessment tools from the Louisiana Supreme Court

PHYSICAL ABILITY

Tasks involve the ability to exert very light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and /or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.

For further information regarding this vacancy or to submit a resume, contact:

Gracie Trahan, LMSW
18th JDC FINS Director
gracie.trahan@18jdcb.org
225-964-6250

The 18TH Judicial District Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the 18th Judicial District Court will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.