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About Open Arms

SINCE 1985, Open Arms has been committed to serving neglected, abused, and troubled youth, by providing homes and education to those who need hope in a desperate time in their lives. We exist to provide HOPE.

 

This mission is based upon our belief that all youth have fundamental rights to a healthy home environment, good parents, and a wholesome family life that is God focused. Our mission is to exalt the Lord by serving and sharing Christ through meeting the needs of others.

EMPLOYMENT

Residential Behavioral Specialist (RBS) 

Job Description-

Open Arms is a faith-based organization and offers a ministry-minded work atmosphere.

Our TEAM is seeking high energy, ministry minded individuals who are open to a challenge and driven to help support youth who have experienced abuse and neglect and exhibit behavioral and mental health challenges as a result.

A (Residential) Behavioral Specialist provides direct care and supervision to youth living in a residential setting and takes on the role of a therapeutic parent to the youth living in the home. Residential Behavioral Specialist teach and model healthy coping skills and provide support and encouragement to youth as they learn to implement the skills. Residential Behavioral Specialists must have patience, empathy, and be willing to be persistent as the youth makes changes in their life. While job responsibilities are challenging at times, the job is also rewarding as you are able to make a difference in the lives of youth.

Job Duties include:

  • Routine care and supervision of children as well as assisting youth in overcoming behavioral challenges.

  • Administer medication as prescribed and monitor for side effects or adverse reactions, ensuring the health and safety of residents.

  • Prepare meals according to specific dietary requirements and preferences, ensuring nutritious and balanced meals are provided.

  • Facilitate social and recreational activities to promote interaction, engagement, and the well-being of residents.

  • Maintain a clean and safe living environment by performing housekeeping duties, including cleaning, laundry, and minor maintenance tasks.

  • Document and report any changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition, as well as any incidents or accidents, in accordance with regulatory requirements and agency policies.

  • Transport residents to appointments, community events, or other activities outside the home, ensuring their safety and adherence to schedules.

Must be 25 to apply

Can not have a Felony (background checks are required)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

  • Health insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Professional development assistance

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift

  • 4 hour shift

  • 8 hour shift

  • Day shift

  • Night shift

  • Overnight shift

  • Weekends as needed

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Children: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

 

Foster Care Case Manager

Major Duties:

  • Provide case management services to youth placed in foster homes

  • Provide support to both foster parents and foster youth

  • Assess child's needs and develop individualized treatment plans

  • Coordinate and monitor services provided to youth

  • Advocate for child and foster parent's rights and access to resources

  • Collaborate with other professionals and agencies involved in child's care

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of client progress

Experience

  • Experience working with children in a childcare, child welfare, or child protective services setting

  • Knowledge of social work principles and practices

  • Ability to accept and adapt to changing situations and client need

If you are seeking a faith- based atmosphere, are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and foster families and have experience working with children, this is the perfect opportunity for you. As a Case Manager, you play a vital role in providing support and advocacy to our youth and families. Join our TEAM and help us make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

Please note that this position requires a background check and may require additional certifications or training.

Primary job responsibilities will be in Bloomfield IN and surrounding areas but will require travel up to an hour surrounding Bloomfield. Company car or mileage reimbursement is available.

Are you 25 years of age or older (This is a requirement for drivers for our insurance )

Flexible Hours

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

  • Health insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

  • Weekends as needed

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • Child welfare: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Hebron Home Program Manager

Major Duties:

 Responsible for overseeing and supervising all residential programs and ensuring all therapeutic and clinical needs and requirements are met.  Oversees the Residential Facility and any other services provided by local agencies.  Receives supervision and guidance from the Executive Director and will assume other duties as directed. 

 

General Responsibilities:

 

  • Serves as a manager of program responsibilities as they relate to clinical and community services

  • Maintains job descriptions and minimum performance standards for all personnel positions that are part of program

  • Maintains all documents, correspondence and files as appropriate

  • Advises the Executive Director on issues in the area of program, and community services.

  • Develops budgets, reports, etc. as required by the Executive Director

  • Supervises specific projects as assigned by the Executive Director

  • Coordinates activities and programs with other program staff.

  • Assures all legal requirements are met. 

  • Assures all Contract and Licensing requirements are met.

  • Assist Case Manager in casework and counseling as needed and all court matters

  • Supervise all aspects of program services. 

  • Program Director will have a role in Performance Improvement, i.e., review of all incidents, employee turn-over within the program, etc. 

  • Follow directions of Open Arms Executive Director 

  • Development of Policies and procedures within the programs. 

  • Ensures all new staff members are trained in TCI/De-escalation and program policies, procedures and expectations. 

  • Evaluating outcome measures:  Review, track, and evaluate data entered into IARCA.

  • Provide oversight and training as needed of CANS and IARCA to case managers.

  • Provide on-going training opportunities for Case Managers and Direct care staff. 

  • Track Critical incidents and occupancy and report to state monthly. 

  • Maintain spreadsheet of intakes and discharges within the program. 

  • Oversee all audits including licensing, contract, and accreditation. Ensure standards are maintained on an ongoing basis.  

Factor 1 Skills. Knowledge and Abilities required by the position

 

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus 5 years of paid experience in Human Services related field, 2 of which have been in a responsible supervisory or administrative capacity   OR

  • Master’s degree with 3 years’ experience in Human Service related field. 

  • Above average oral and written communication skills

  • At least 30 years old, no criminal record, valid driver’s license, and pass physical examination. 

 

Factor 2 Supervisory Controls

 

  • The Program Director is under the supervision of the Executive Director.  The Program Director provides routine and special reports, summaries, and presentation of plans, progress and problems of all program areas. 

  • Sits in and participates in all management team meeting and activities.

 

Factor 3 Staff Oversight:

 

  • Provide Supervision to Case Managers within the program. 

  • Ensure all staff have received evaluation per OACM policy, procedure and practice.

  • Oversight of hiring, training, and termination of staff in coordination with Executive Director.

 

Factor 4 Guidelines

 

  • Applicable Federal, State, Local and Agency policies and procedures.

  • Department of Child Services Clinical Audit Standards

 

Factor 5 Physical Demands

 

  • Work is sedentary in nature. Some bending, walking, carrying reports or presentation materials, etc., are necessary to accomplish assigned duties.  Travel as required is necessary to attend meetings, make presentations, and represent OACM at official functions.  Travel to Indianapolis required for state held meetings and trainings. 

 

Factor 6 Work Environment

 

  • Work is performed in a well-lit, office environment.

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