Bilingual Case Manager, (1263)

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington•Temple Hills, MD

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Bilingual Case Manager provides direct management services including identifying client needs and coordinating community resources. The Bilingual Case Manager must be able to communicate verbally and in writing English to Spanish and Spanish to English. Provide a variety of individual and/or group supportive services that address both short-term and long-term client needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field required.
Minimum of one year experience working with at risk clients in a direct service setting required.
Valid local Driver’s License and clean driving record required.
Driving is required.
Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Use of a personal vehicle may be required.
Excellent communication both verbal and written in English and Spanish.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years’ experience working with clients who have a history of homelessness, with some knowledge of addiction and mental health issues preferred.

Responsibilities

Interviews clients for direct service needs, develop a case plan with the client including written short-term and long-term goals and tasks.
Makes referrals as needed.
Reevaluates goals with clients at regular intervals.
Facilitates individual and group meetings as needed.
Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary case team.
Collaborates with other disciplines including substance abuse, legal, medical, educational, vocational, mental health professionals and other service providers.
Makes appropriate referrals for emotional, substance abuse, legal, medical, dental, educational recreational, vocational, employment and housing needs.
Creates and maintains case records, including, but not limited to legal documentation, assessments, case notes, case plans, service updates, court reports, medical reports, referrals, discharge summaries, visitation records and educational information.
Enhances the client environment by creating a hospitable and customer-oriented facility.
Completes reports and maintain statistical data, meets programmatic, documentation and other performance standards, on an on-going basis.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.