Case Manager – Bilingual (English & Spanish) Position Available In Cobb, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: The Bilingual Case Manager position at Ser Familia in Kennesaw, GA requires a Bachelor's Degree in human services or related field, fluency in English and Spanish, and a valid driver's license. Responsibilities include answering calls, creating safety plans, developing client-driven plans, and maintaining client relationships. Previous experience in human services is a plus.
Job Description
Case Manager – Bilingual (English & Spanish) Ser Familia Kennesaw, GA 30144 Bilingual Case Manager Job Description A Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related field or equivalent work or volunteer experience and training preferred. Must work well with persons of varied sexual preference, racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds, and with individuals who are differently-abled. Knowledge of counseling and advocacy techniques for people who have been crime victims or domestic violence victims, including crisis intervention and case management skills beneficial. MUST Be Bilingual English- Spanish Valid Driver’s License is required. Previous employment or volunteer work in human services, community agencies or other related nonprofit or social change organizations a plus. Good oral and written communication and computer skills are required. • Must be able to write, read and speak Spanish and English fluently Must pass a criminal background check.
Job Description:
Answer Phone Calls and redirect them to the appropriate extension while providing excellent customer service. Ability to handle high volume of clients with various needs, while treating them with compassion and professionalism to empower them to achieve self-improvement Demonstrate interpersonal, social, cultural, and cognitive skills to think critically and effectively on how to best serve each client Effective verbal and written communication skills. Should be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences Be able to create effective safety plans for clients and assess any dangerousness to support client’s safety as most important priority Be able to help a client in a crisis situation as outline in the agency’s protocol Listen to clients to obtain a clear understanding of their needs in order to develop a comprehensive client-driven Individual or Family Plan with both short- term and long-term goals to help clients achieve wellness and autonomy Provide orientation to clients on Ser Familia’s and other agencies programs and services so that they can make informed decisions that can be beneficial in accordance to their needs Refer clients to appropriate and trustworthy resources to assist with meeting goals Develop strong, trustworthy, and professional relationships with clients to keep track of their progress, needs, and ensure satisfaction Evaluate and adjust Individual or Family Plans as client’s complete requirements. Keep close contact with those who are not following agency’s requirements and enforce agency client agreement as necessary Handle clients’ cases and Individual and Family Plan’s progress and determine closure when needed Work in collaboration with staff members, keeping close communication to facilitate a strong and healthy team environment Create good working relationships with outside organizations/agencies who refer clients to Ser Familia, Inc, and maintain high levels of professionalism in all interactions Report critical incidents or matters immediately to the agency’s Programs Director Maintain effective usage of time, high levels of organization and detail Deliver accurate, high-quality documentation within specified deadlines and timelines Maintain clients’ files organized and data base profiles updated to include cases’ notes, contacts, services provided, and documents recorded Collect and report data necessary to meet funding requirements and statistical reports Adhere to professional standards as outlined by Ser Familia’s employee manual, protocols, rules and regulations Maintain strict confidentiality of all sensitive information of clients and organization. Must adhere to HIPAA (Health Insurances Portability & Accountability Act of 1996) compliance Perform other duties as assigned