Case Manager - HSPRS

Cayuga Centers•Fort Lauderdale, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for a Case Manager in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. This role is part of the Home Study and Post Release Services (HS/PRS) program, which supports unaccompanied children (UC) aged 0-17 ½. The program assists these children from referral through their transition to parents or sponsors. Case Managers conduct home studies to assess the safety and suitability of sponsors, ensuring children are placed in secure and appropriate environments using child welfare principles. They also provide post-release services, assessing the needs of the child and sponsor, connecting them with community resources (medical, educational, mental health), and monitoring the placement ongoingly. The role involves advocating for the child and helping them navigate the system.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant behavioral/social science field required
Experience conducting home studies according to state requirements - required
Strong professional writing, particularly for assessment reports - required
Knowledge of local community social services - required
Experience working with immigrant populations - required
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong skills in Microsoft Office
Ability to work well with people from many cultures, non-English speakers, and LGBTQ children
All agency documents and records are in English, therefore English writing proficiency is required.
The position itself requires Spanish speaking, writing, and reading proficiency
Valid driver's license in a state located within the assigned region and personal, reliable vehicle to conduct home visits - required
Ability to travel extensively, both via ground and air - required
Reliable vehicle required to travel to clients locations up to 3 hours away

Nice To Haves

One to three years of progressive experience in case management - preferred
Child welfare experience - preferred
Bilingual - English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure safety for all youth on caseload
Manage a high turnover caseload
Comply with agency and regulatory policies and procedures
Coordinate initial intake for each youth
Conduct home studies
Coordinator and handle an estimated caseload of 40 youth at any given time (HS and PRS cases)
Contact each child and sponsor within 24 hours of case assignment
Conduct safety screenings and mental health assessments
Coordinator, schedule, and confirm necessary services for each youth in their location
Communicate regularly with the youth and sponsor to address any needs and/or concerns
Ensure all assessments, reports, and team case notes are current in the hardcopy file and electronic file
Ensure each youth is enrolled and attending school
Respond to client emergencies within or outside work hours
Travel throughout the region, and potentially outside of the assigned region, to complete home studies and in-person case contacts.
Case Managers may be required to travel up to 3 hours for home visits in their personal vehicle

Benefits

120 hours of vacation time
12 Sick Days per year
10 Holidays
3 Personal Days
Medical Appointment Time
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Pet and Legal insurance
Employee Assistance Program
FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts
Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits
401(k) available
Corporate Discounts Program
Identity Protection