Bilingual (Spanish/English) Case Manager - St. Gabriel Long-Term Group Home (Des Plaines 60016)

Maryville Academy•Des Plaines, IL

12d•$56 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

Bilingual Case Manager - St. Gabriel Long-Term Group Home Join the Maryville Academy Unaccompanied Childrens Shelter and improve the lives of children and families! We have a full time opening for a Lead Case Manager in our Long-Term Group Home in Des Plaines. NOT A REMOTE ROLE About Maryville Academy Maryville is a human services organization established as an orphanage by the Archdiocese of Chicago following the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. As a childcare organization rooted in Catholic social teaching, Maryville is dedicated to the preservation of the dignity of children at every age. Our mission is to help children and families to reach their fullest potential by empowering intellectual, spiritual, moral and emotional growth. Our six service areas include: Behavioral Health, Early Childhood, Educational Services, Family Services, Jvenes Adelante (Youth Moving Forward) and Residential Services. Our services are offered in Chicago, Bartlett and Des Plaines. We offer many opportunities for growth, a rewarding experience and an excellent benefits package About the Bilingual Case Manager Position The Bilingual Case Manager for the Unaccompanied Childrens Program, under the supervision of the Lead Case Manager, acts as an advocate for the youth, supporting them in exercising their rights, choices, and responsibilities. The main role of the Case Manager is to ensure that each child is safe and cared for, and is reunited with a suitable parent, guardian, or sponsor in the most expeditious manner possible. This position requires the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in relevant behavioral/social sciences field
2-4 years progressive experience in case management
Bilingual (Spanish/English) language competency required
Strong communication and organizational skills
Strong skills in Microsoft Office and web-based databases
Strong sense of ethics and capacity to interact with ORR stakeholders
Demonstrated willingness to be a team player
Must possess a valid drivers license
Required to frequently sit, stand, bend, stoop and walk, sometimes for extended periods
Ability to walk up and down stairs
Required to lift/move objects and/or youth weighing in excess of 40 pounds
Must have visual, hearing, and learning capabilities sufficient to perform the essential functions defined above
Work is performed in designated program
Duties involve contact with youth who may be traumatized
Must be flexible and available to work additional hours when necessary
May be scheduled to work on weekends and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

Ensure safety for all UC within each home
Coordinate and handle an estimated case load of 8-10 at any given time
Coordinate initial intake for each UC
Schedule/confirm each UC has an initial medical evaluation within 48 hours of arrival
Coordinate and assist the Clinician to assure the admission assessment and family tree are completed within 3 days of arrival
Coordinate and assist Clinician to assure the psychosocial summary and individualized Service Plan (ISP) are completed within 7 days of arrival
Manage reunification process for each UC
Keep information updated in UC portal
Coordinate the discharge and release of child to their sponsor
Respond to client emergencies within or outside work hours
Attends a minimum of 40 hours advanced training/workshops on an annual basis
Other duties as assigned.