Transitional Services Case Manager Aftercare

Buckner•Longview, TX

29d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Transitional Services Case Manager Aftercare serves in a strategic function at Buckner Children and Family Services to provide case management services to foster care youth preparing for adulthood and to alumni who have previously been in Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) conservatorship desiring to improve their self-sufficiency.

Requirements

Requires in-depth understanding of a comprehensive field of knowledge normally associated with the attainment of a bachelor’s degree in social services or a related field.
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required.
Minimum 1-year prior related casework experience required.
Requires proficient knowledge of and/or work experience using community resources.
Requires prior related experience in delivering services to youth and/or young adults.
Proficient ability to speak, read and write English.
Knowledge and understanding of the legalities involved with medical intervention.
Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to hear and receive verbal instructions, answer phones, communicate with people in situations with some background noise.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to effectively work under pressure and remain flexible as priorities change.
Ability to work under minimal supervision while exercising excellent professional judgment.
Ability to use analytical thinking to solve problems and present viable solutions.
Ability to effectively and professionally facilitate meetings and workshops to clearly deliver information to clients and others.
Ability to travel to various geographic locations and some overnight stays.
Ability to obtain and maintain the necessary documentation to travel.
Ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with an appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner’s insurance policy.
Ability to rent vehicles both domestically and internationally using required documentation.
Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Proficient working knowledge and ability to accurately and timely operate and perform computer related tasks with specific equipment and software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, required.
Requires commitment to Christian principles and teachings, so as to carry out tasks aligned with Buckner’s mission.
Ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 pounds continuously to move objects.
Ability to walk frequently; occasionally stand for prolonged periods of time; occasionally required to squat, climb stairs, kneel and twist.
Required to sit for prolonged periods of time, including extensive airline travel.
Ability to speak clearly and make self-understood in face-to-face interactions; to articulate with extreme accuracy and precisions to give directions, speak on the phone, etc.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Sufficient good health to properly discharge duties. Employees shall not be permitted to work who have infectious disease or skin lesion for the duration of the communicability.
Buckner Children and Family Services complies with all the employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the delivery of vocational or other self-sufficiency services preferred.
Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist eligible program participants with creating self-sufficiency plan that includes education, vocational training, employment, and living skills.
Provide case management services, including, but not limited to, reviewing, evaluating, and updating individualized service plans, case notes, financial distributions, and referrals.
Assist program participants with accessing community resources, including, but not limited to, assisting with program enrollments, assisting with obtaining housing, and other services.
Develop professional relationships with institutions and agencies that provide education, job training, living skills training, employment services, housing, and child care services in order to coordinate services for program participants.
Assist with development and implementation of program materials, including the development and delivery of independent living skills curriculum.
Travel as needed throughout a multi-county region to provide services to eligible clients and help develop programs to enhance the delivery of services to clients.
Timely and accurately complete documentation required by the TWC grant in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
Remain up to date with TWC services and procedures, ensuring that TDFPS foster youth have access to those services and other employment opportunities. This will include helping foster youth with job searches, applications, and developing online profiles.
Liaison to community and speak on behalf of Buckner to promote the FYI program. Represent Buckner to outside agencies and their representatives, including TDFPS, TWC and Casey Family Programs. Help arrange and host quarterly meetings with local county TWC representatives.
Work with FYI Program Supervisor and other FYI personnel to engage alumni in the activities of the program/center; participate in an alumni advisory group.
Cultivate and monitor relationships with outside service providers, agencies and organizations to develop relationships to enhance the delivery of services to clients.
Accurately and timely maintain web-based data for Casey EmPLOY program in accordance with established guidelines.
Maintain compliance with all Buckner policies, procedures, and requirements.
Maintain knowledge of and compliance with all state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
Manage program resources to ensure they are used efficiently and appropriately aligned with approved business objectives.
Responsible for supporting and representing Buckner at special events, activities, and other assigned functions.
Attend and participate in meetings and training as required; facilitate meetings regularly as define by the communication framework and training as required.
Develop emerging leadership through professional growth and development.
Work successfully as a part of a team and responsible for developing and maintaining strong working relationships with co-workers.
Perform special assignments, projects, and other duties as required.