Bilingual Casework Support Specialist

Bethany Christian Services•Paw Paw, MI

39d•$21 - $22

About The Position

At Bethany Christian Services, we believe families provide the strongest foundation for care and connection. That's why we focus on strengthening and empowering families, always advocating for family-centered solutions to keep children safe. Our work began in 1944 with the care of a single child. Today, inspired by our faith, our aim is to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus in our services for children, youth, and families. Working at Bethany means joining a team of nearly 2,000 dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we're united in our mission and these shared values: we're motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we're in it for the long haul. About the Transitional Foster Care Program: Our Transitional Foster Care (TFC) program provides short-term, family-based care for unaccompanied children (UC) who arrive in the U.S. without a parent or guardian. These children are placed with foster families who offer safety, stability, and a nurturing environment where healing can begin. The goal of TFC is family reunification. Caseworkers actively search for relatives in the U.S. or, when safe, facilitate reunification with parents in the child's home country. We recruit foster families from local communities, with a focus on Latinx households to support culturally and linguistically appropriate placements. The Long Term Foster Care (LTFC) Casework Support Specialist is primarily responsible for assisting Case Managers with the documentation, client contact, and foster parent contact processes. This individual may also perform social and case management services to children to include but not limited to reuniting the family, creating treatment plans, ensure the child's safety, maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all provided services, and conduct court appearances on assigned cases in accordance with all applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. This position is expected to function effectively with moderate supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Associate's level degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field of study from an accredited college
Bilingual: English and Spanish with demonstrated proficiency both verbally and written
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exhibit an ability to apply the principles of logic and critical thinking with problem solving
Must have an ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service
Must be reliable with time sensitive deadlines and tasks
Exercise a high level of confidentiality
Work well under pressure and adaptable to change
Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the physical ability to fulfill the essential job functions, including physical restraints of a resident
Successfully pass an annual TB test and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization
Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage
Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries
Documentation of immunity to vaccine preventable diseases or the willingness to receive vaccination, or seek an exemption
Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity

Responsibilities

Assist Case Managers with essential paperwork and documentation completion and gathering process for various immigration documents, and background screenings
Provide case management services, to include social work, counseling and treatment of clients, and coordinate community referrals
Assist Case Managers with youth and sponsors assessments
Assist Case Managers in maintaining client contact for case follow-up or intervention, as requested
Assist Case Managers in maintaining contact with clients and foster families during a Case Manager's absence to ensure coverage of all program cases
Accompany youth to immigration hearings or procedures, as requested
Schedule and attend medical, dental and legal appointments, as needed
Collaboratively work with direct supervisor to schedule and prioritize work duties
Attend training as required by supervisor
Input case notes and documentation within the UC Portal in a timely manner based on guidelines and procedures set forth
Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services
Complete other duties as assigned