Bilingual Case Manager - St. PJ's Children's Home

Archdiocese of San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

108d • $23

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Lead Case Manager, the Case Manager is responsible for coordinating case management services for UAC in accordance with agency policy, TDFPS Minimum Standards and ORR policy. The Case Manager assesses the needs of unaccompanied children in care, screens for human trafficking concerns, and facilitating the safe and timely release of UAC. Case Management tasks include, but are not limited to, intake assessments, coordination and preparation of each child's assessments, individual service plans, family reunification packets and discharge plans. The Case Manager promotes best practice and facilitates the optimum delivery of quality trauma informed care and case management services to UAC.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral science, human services, social services or related field
• Child welfare and/or case management experience is strongly recommended
• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver's license
• Valid vehicle insurance
• Able to show proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route if working directly with unaccompanied children

Nice To Haves

• Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows (Microsoft Word, Excel) and a variety of web-based database systems
• Strong analytical and organization skills and abilities
• Detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team
• Good written and verbal skills
• Good critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Bilingual: Fluent in English/Spanish with regards to reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension of the spoken language

Responsibilities

• Coordinating placement of residents, conducting intake interviews and orientation, and assessing client needs and strengths
• Preparing goal-oriented assessments and progress reports and ensuring the timely completion of required documentation in case files and the appropriate web-based databases
• Identifying prospective sponsors to facilitate the reunification process, and assessing appropriateness of release in accordance with ORR policy
• Attending weekly staffings and meetings with Lead Case Manager and stakeholders and following up with identified needs
• Meeting with assigned UAC weekly and as requested, and providing weekly phone calls to sponsors/family members
• Submitting complete and accurate family reunification packets and supporting documentation within required timeframes

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree