: The Home Study/Post Release Services" program, operated by PASO , a Rite of Passage affiliate, provides supportive services to unaccompanied immigrant children after release from ORR custody. Reporting to Case Management/Personnel Supervisor, the HS/ PRS Case Manager will conduct home studies, case management and supportive services to unaccompanied immigrant children once they are released to their sponsors in the assigned area.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
+ Conduct home visits and phone contacts with the dual purpose of assessing safety and suitability of child's placement with their caregiver (sponsor) and connecting child to services in the community to address risk factors. + Ongoing case management with a focus on screening and making appropriate referrals to address child's needs in the following domains: Placement issues, safety issues, education, health, mental health, legal/immigration proceedings, substance abuse, independent living, criminal/juvenile justice, child enrichment activities. + Provide crisis intervention services directly, as needed, or connect family to services to ensure minor's safety and well-being in a crisis situation. + Submit detailed and thorough documentation in compliance with PASO policies and procedures. + Apply social work best practices for thorough assessments of child's progress and services provided. + Maintain regular and timely communication with supervisor around any issues concerning the child's safety, stability, or well-being in the placement. + Participate in ongoing supervision. + Other duties as assigned. Education + Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Sociology, or other social service field, with particular focus on child and adolescent development.
Skills & Abilities:
+ Fluency in Spanish required + At least 21 years of age. + At least 1 year of experience with child welfare programs + Knowledge of community resources and ability to connect families to community services + Excellent clinical and crisis intervention skills + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Critical assessment and analysis skills + Ability to manage time effectively, multi-task, determine priorities, and work independently + Ability to do home visits up to 70% + Knowledge of and experience working with refugee or immigrant children preferred + Cross-cultural or international experience preferred + Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Special Position Requirements + Valid driver's license required + Must be able to pass an FBI background check as well as a CA/N check for every state in which they have resided in the last five years. + Hybrid remote/in office work
Benefits:
+ 401(k) + 401(k) matching + Dental insurance + Flexible spending account + Health insurance + Health savings account + Life insurance + Paid time off Qualifications Behaviors Preferred +
Team Player:
Works well as a member of a group +
Leader:
Inspires teammates to follow them +
Dedicated:
Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity +
Loyal:
Shows firm and constant support to a cause +
Detail Oriented:
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Motivations Preferred +
Flexibility:
Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals + Ability to Make an
Impact:
Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization +
Goal Completion:
Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks +
Growth Opportunities:
Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Education Required + Bachelors or better in Social Work Preferred + Masters or better in Social Work Experience Required + 1 year: Child welfare experience Preferred + 3 years: Case Management experience Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account