Bilingual-Youth Care Worker, Transitional Foster Care

Catholic Charities West Michigan • Grand Rapids, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Unaccompanied Children (UC) Transitional Foster Care (TFC) Case Manager, this position is primarily responsible for providing casework and supportive services to children in foster care, foster families, and biological families referred to refugee and immigrant services TFC program. This position must provide child-facing services on-site. 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

• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to relate to diverse populations and cultures while communicating with clients and the public in a courteous and effective manner.
• Ability to work effectively on a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Ability to build rapport with clients to help them adjust to new life circumstances.
• Ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgement, and a high level of confidentiality.
• Computer and typing skills sufficient to perform essential job functions.
• This position requires reliable transportation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record with zero work restrictions.
• Must have personal auto insurance as required by law with minimum bodily injury coverage limits of $250,000 per person/$500,000 per incident or $500,000 combined.
• Must be willing to work irregular hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends.
• This is an on-site role that requires regular, full-time attendance at the office.
• Successfully pass an annual TB test and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization.
• Must show documentation proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route.
• Must submit to agency approved background checks.
• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A minimum of 1 year of prior employment work experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting is required.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certified upon hire or within 60 days of hire is required.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 1 year of prior employment direct care work experience in a mental health field or working with vulnerable youth is preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English fluency is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision of youth clients in care, including always maintaining line-of-sight.
• Establishes a family-like environment that includes modeling supporting behaviors and expectations.
• Assist young clients with participating in daily schedule and routine, including preparing and organizing educational and recreational/leisure activities.
• Provides child-facing services on-site.
• Transports clients on an as needed basis.
• Supervises children during field trips.
• Drives for Agency business.
• Performs other special assignments at the supervisor’s request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees