UAC Case Manager - Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Bethany Christian Services USA • Union City, GA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.

As a Case Manager, you’ll walk alongside unaccompanied children as they seek family reunification, older youth preparing for adulthood in a new country, and foster families who give these children a home away from home.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Behavioral Sciences, or a Social Sciences field from an accredited college.
• Bilingual: English and a second language, preferred.
• Sensitivity in communicating and developing cross-cultural relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a team player and highly collaborative.
• Demonstrated clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality.
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule which may include evening airport arrival and weekend home visits, when necessary.
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years of driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany.
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage.
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.
• Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the physical ability to fulfill the essential job functions, including physical restraints of a resident.
• Successfully pass an annual TB test and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization.
• Must be able to show proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route: Varicella: two doses of varicella vaccine (at least four weeks apart) OR born in the United States before 1980 with a reported history of chickenpox (verified by an adult present at the time of illness) OR titers indicating varicella immunity OR documentation from a healthcare provider verifying previous infection.
• MMR: two doses of MMR vaccine (at least four weeks apart) OR titers indicating immunity to all three diseases.
• TDap or Tdap: Complete primary vaccination series. If primary vaccination series completed in childhood, one Tdap dose in adulthood.
• Influenza: one dose annually during flu season.
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s level degree in Human Services, Social Work or related field of study from an accredited college, preferred.
• At least one (1) year of experience in social work with child welfare and/or case management, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally sensitive case management services to unaccompanied children during the defined timeframe from their arrival to the United States.
• Maintain up-to-date information in client files as required by stakeholders (ORR and State Licensing).
• Ensure delivery of services as described in partner organizations’ handbook and contractual agreement.
• Complete paperwork within appropriate time frames based on contract guidelines.
• Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to consult on cases, and to review case plan and direction.
• Attend weekly and monthly internal staff meetings with stakeholders to review case plan and direction.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support the sponsorship process for minors reunifying with identified sponsor; this includes scheduling and leading weekly reunification staffing meetings.
• Oversee the intake and discharge processes for clients entering and exiting the program in collaboration with internal treatment team.
• Meet with clients weekly and provide transportation to clients, as needed.
• Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services.
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department.
• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)
• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program
• Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance

What This Job Offers

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