Case Manager

Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services•Safety Harbor, FL

58d•$26 - $27

About The Position

The Case Manager is a non-exempt position responsible for coordinating family reunification services with family and/or qualified sponsors and assessing the needs of each unaccompanied child (UC) in care. Ensure trauma-informed theory and brief therapeutic techniques are used to work with unaccompanied children entering the United States Complete intake interview upon admission and promptly identify needs; Prepare assessments and any related social and medical history report or forms as they pertain to the client's needs and case record. Establishes a trusting relationship with the client. Identify, locate, and make contact with the child's sponsor within the United States Identify services needed and make referrals accordingly. Coordinate the service planning process. Ensure the concise and timely completion of all paperwork and documentation, including, but not limited to, administrative, clinical, and caseload requirements. Safeguard the human and legal rights of the clients. Coordination of discharge planning, including transporting unaccompanied minors to their destination within the United States, and coordination of post-release service Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in the human services field and one (1) year of experience working with children.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites
Knowledge of service providers within the community
Knowledge of social and emotional problems of children
Ability to coordinate efforts, groups, and company requirements and activities to achieve program goals
Ability to work under stressful situations
Potential exposure to clients who may be verbally and/or physically aggressive
Ability to lift and/or carry office supplies, files, equipment, etc., up to 25 lbs. when required
Proof of Immunization for: Varicella (2 doses), MMR (2 doses), Influenza (1 dose yearly), and Tdap (1 dose).
Ability to travel with children, including overnight travel as needed
Ability to work long hours when required
May be required to use a personal car to transport clients
Must have a valid driver's license with auto insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

Experience in residential services, specifically serving child welfare or refugee resettlement programs, is preferred.
Bilingual skills required in clients' spoken languages, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and/or French, preferred
Knowledge of Immigration policies and procedures is helpful, but not required

Responsibilities

Coordinating family reunification services
Assessing the needs of each unaccompanied child (UC) in care
Ensure trauma-informed theory and brief therapeutic techniques are used to work with unaccompanied children entering the United States
Complete intake interview upon admission and promptly identify needs
Prepare assessments and any related social and medical history report or forms as they pertain to the client's needs and case record.
Establishes a trusting relationship with the client.
Identify, locate, and make contact with the child's sponsor within the United States
Identify services needed and make referrals accordingly.
Coordinate the service planning process.
Ensure the concise and timely completion of all paperwork and documentation, including, but not limited to, administrative, clinical, and caseload requirements.
Safeguard the human and legal rights of the clients.
Coordination of discharge planning, including transporting unaccompanied minors to their destination within the United States, and coordination of post-release service
Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

$25.69 - $27.00 per hour, depending on experience, plus $.50 per hour for a 4 pm-12 am schedule, $1.00 per hour for a 12 am-8 am schedule, and $1.00 per hour for a weekend schedule
15 PTO Days per year
13 Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
Healthcare Concierge
Financial Wellness Program
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Specified Disease insurance
Paid Life/AD&D insurance
Pet, Legal, and Identity Theft programs
Continuous training and professional development opportunities
Mileage Reimbursement
An opportunity to make the world a better place!