Case Manager (Unaccompanied Children) - Refugee Services

Samaritas•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable youth and making a real difference? Join our dedicated team as a Case Manager serving unaccompanied children in long-term foster care. This is your opportunity to be a voice for children navigating uncertain paths — and help guide them toward safety, healing, and hope. What You’ll Do: Provide trauma-informed case management and social work services Conduct and document ORR assessments in compliance with federal guidelines Coordinate referrals, therapeutic services, and care planning Collaborate with foster families, legal teams, and service providers Report and document significant incidents per ORR policies Welcome to Samaritas Nation! Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides. APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Social Work or related human service field
Licensed by the State of Michigan preferred
One year experience in child welfare, preferred
Ability to work with minimal direct supervision
Ability to utilize assessment, problem identification, and intervention with individuals, families, and groups
Ability to work within complex social systems and coordinate resources as they apply to client needs
Ability to deal constructively and appropriately with client apathy, hostility, resistance, and anger
Ability to work in team relationships with other professionals from varied community groups, agencies, and disciplines
Ability to read, write and speak fluent English. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
Bilingual in the language of persons served is beneficial
Ability to communicate with staff, outside agencies and others over the telephone and in person.
Ability to input data into computer, make calculations, complete paperwork, and produce reports.
Ability to read, review and proofread documents to determine accuracy.
Knowledge of: federal, state and local human service systems and resources, particularly as they apply to child and family services; human growth, development, and social environments with respect to child development, personality, family life, and ethnicity; and ability to employ basic social work skills
Understanding of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the clients served
Participate in a system of 7-day case management services
Unrestricted valid drivers license with good driving record.
Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current automobile insurance
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related human services field (required)
Valid, unrestricted driver’s license and reliable personal transportation
Proof of current auto insurance

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provides social work and case management services for assigned cases, in accordance with all applicable contractual and regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
Conducts and documents ORR unaccompanied child (UC) assessments in accordance with ORR policies and procedures.
May arrange referrals, consultations, therapeutic services, and confer with other specialists on the course of care and treatment.
Reports significant incidents in accordance with ORR policies and procedures, and program services quality.
Assume primary responsibility for all cases on assigned caseload.
Provide a range of case management, including social casework, engagement, and mentoring
Collect, assess and document appropriate data and client progress.
Assume responsibility for and complete documentation, reports, statistics, and assignments within required time frames and as required
Work collaboratively with referral sources, agencies, institutions and individuals who have pertinent roles in client's life situation
Take primary responsibility for intake and initial placement services for all newly referred cases
Coordinate placement arrangements with care provider, including transportation of children as needed
Provide more intensive supportive casework services to child, birth family, and care provider during initial placement and transfer
Other duties as assigned