Case Manager (ORR) (Bilingual Spanish)
About The Position
HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS) Nuevo Camino program is dedicated to providing 38 unaccompanied minors, ages 5-12, with a supportive, nurturing environment through transitional foster homes, daily educational services Monday - Friday, and supportive wrap-around services in the Sunset Park neighborhood section of New York City. Our program is rooted in ensuring that service delivery is trauma informed, culturally appropriate, and tailored to the needs of each child while complying with ORR (Office of Refugee Resettlements) program requirements. Nuevo Camino is seeking a case manager to provide oversight and support to these young persons. The Case Manager's major responsibilities are to identify an appropriate sponsor, either parents or guardians, to whom the child may be released/unified with. The Case Manager assesses the safety and well-being of potential sponsors and identifies any concerns, discussing them with the Nuevo Camino team and Federal Field Specialist. The Case Manager is also responsible for ensuring that the child in the transitional home is receiving essential services such as: medical and dental care, mental health, and basic education, orientation, and legal screening.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or equivalent required.
- 1 year of similar experience required.
- Bilingual and Fluent in English and Spanish required.
- Strong communication and writing skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with clients and co-workers.
- Knowledgeable about working with immigrant youth population.
- Superior organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to manage time effectively, multi-task, and determine priorities.
- Knowledgeable about ACS/OCFS regulations governing disciplinary actions.
- Experience and facility working with Microsoft Office Applications.
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
- Proof of vaccination prior to start date required.
- CPR-Certified a plus.
Responsibilities
- Identify an appropriate sponsor, either parents or guardians, to whom the young person may be released/unified with.
- Assess the safety and well-being of potential sponsors and identify any concerns.
- Discuss concerns with the Nuevo Camino team and Federal Field Specialist.
- Ensure the child in the transitional home is receiving essential services such as medical and dental care, mental health, basic education, orientation, and legal screening.
Benefits
- Rewarding Work in a team environment.
- Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
- 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
- Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
- Tuition Assistance Program.
- Professional Development opportunities.
- Wellhub Discount
- Verizon Wireless Discount.
- BJs Membership discount.
- Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
