Transition and Financial Specialist

BCFS Health and Human Services • San Antonio, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transition Specialist is responsible for using sound professional judgment and best practices to ensure quality case management services necessary to assist youth who are transitioning out of foster care in achieving their goals. It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Services, Social Services, Education or Criminal Justice
• 2 years of experience in case management, job development or crises intervention with youth
• Experience in community building, event coordination and public speaking.
• Maintain certificates required for the position including but not limited to First Aid and CPR.
• Valid Texas Driver’s license with a clear driving record and reliable transportation.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens.
• Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
• Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background and motor vehicle check (fingerprints needed if applicant has lived out of state within the past 5 years).
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

• Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
• Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Travel as needed.
• Other job duties as assigned per grant requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess the personal needs of PAL clients and help to obtain resources to meet those needs by providing case management services.
• Advocate with human services, health, and court and criminal justice systems to resolve issues facing clients.
• Assists youth in crisis by providing de-escalation for situation and developing plan with youth to move out of state crises.
• Develop detailed Individual Service Plans for each client and meet with them regularly to assess progress and update the plans.
• Maintain timely and accurate file documentation and data entry that meet the requirements of the PAL program.
• Follow all HHS guidelines and policies concerning PAL TFSS services.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all contracts and agency policies and procedures.

Benefits

• The company provides equal employment opportunity and treats all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability.
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level