Bilingual Case Manager_JOR

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Bachelor's degree required in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling or other social service field
• •One (1) year experience preferred working with children and adolescents or in the youth services field
• •Excellent case management, verbal and written communication skills
• •Critical assessment and analysis skills
• •Motivated, organized, flexible and able to navigate multiple service priorities
• •Ability to work under stress and multitasking
• •Must demonstrate a sincere commitment to the service and advocacy for youth and families
• •Required to work a flexible schedule to facilitate program services, including working on call schedules which includes weekends and evenings
• •Cleared Level II background check from appropriate entity
• •Must be able to obtain Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification and First Aid Certification (CPR)
• •Must be able to supervise clients indoors and outdoors as necessary
• •Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines, and photocopiers, as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs
• •Bilingual (English/Spanish). Fluency in Spanish is required
• •Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/300,000 bodily liability coverage
• •21 years of age
• •a valid state driver's license
• •a reliable personal vehicle
• •a good driving record
• •A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served
• •Must be able to work 8 UC cases with minimal supervision but may increase depending on sponsor category and other factors
• •Attending all organizational required trainings
• •Attending all departmental and program meetings to ensure that up-to-date information is received and/or information on policy changes or practices is adhered to
• •Attending training that will enhance professional growth in case manager and documentation or other topics as deemed appropriate by the program director
• •Must assist in the evacuation of youth as needed due to inclement weather conditions, natural disasters, or other unforeseen occurrences
• •Travel as needed for trainings, conferences or to transport youth to destinations located within the U.S.
• •Maintain a safe, clean and hazard-free work area
• •Follow ORR, CDC, and State Covid 19 related protocols
• •Ensure the proper supervision of youth at all times
• •Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned
• •Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal/external stakeholders
• •Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function
• •Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others
• •Possess a sincere desire and ability to advocate for children facing behavioral health, immigration, educational, legal, development, and socio-economic challenges
• •Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity
• •Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands
• •Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying
• •Ability to travel frequently and drive vehicle while sitting for extended periods, with frequency varying based on program demands

Desired Qualifications

• •One (1) year experience preferred working with children and adolescents or in the youth services field
• •volunteer and internship experienced included