Case Manager at Urban Strategies LLC

San Benito, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Mar, 26

Salary

24.63

Posted On

01 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Diversity, Communication, Ethical, Trauma, Report, Advocate, Critical Thinking, Case Analysis, Leadership, Teamwork, Community Approach, Child Welfare, Office 0365, Bilingual, Driver's License

Industry

Public Policy Offices

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: CASE MANAGER JOB TITLE Case Manager PROGRAM Refugio Unaccompanied Children Shelter REPORTS TO Program Director SALARY $24.63 LOCATION San Benito, TX JOB TYPE Full-Time WORK SCHEDULE Six Days per week, 40 Hours per week, 12 Months per year General Description Case Managers are responsible for coordinating family reunification services and assessing the needs of each unaccompanied child (UC) in care. ABOUT YOU The ideal candidate for our program is:   * A self-motivated and dedicated person who is excited and passionate about helping infants, toddlers, and families grow in development and in education.   * You are a personable, energetic, and empathetic leader who can manage multiple staff, managers, and multiple projects in a prior project in a prioritized manner to meet our internal Urban Strategies goals of all current Head Start Performance Standards. Minimum Qualifications * Education: bachelor’s degree in relevant behavioral science * Experience: Three years of related experience * Competencies: Professional: Diversity, Communication, Ethical * Technical: Trauma, Report, Advocate, Critical Thinking, Case Analysis. * Organizational: Leadership, Teamwork, Community Approach. *   * Knowledge: Child Welfare * Skills: Office 0365, Bilingual (English – Spanish) * Other: Licensure; Driver’s License  WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING * UTILIZE TRAUMA THEORY AND BRIEF THERAPEUTIC TECHNIQUES TO WORK WITH UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN ENTERING THE UNITED STATES DURING A TYPICAL SHELTER STAY OF 30-35 DAYS. * COMPLETE AN INTAKE INTERVIEW UPON ADMISSION AND PROMPTLY IDENTIFY NEEDED SERVICES. * ASSESS FAMILY, EDUCATION, HISTORY OF TRAUMA, PERSONAL GOALS, AND POTENTIAL EXPERIENCE WITH HUMAN EXPLOITATION/TRAFFICKING. * DEVELOP INTERVENTIONS AND AN INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PLAN CONSISTENT WITH EACH CHILD'S PSYCHO-SOCIAL NEEDS. * MAINTAIN DIRECT CONTACT WITH EACH UC AND, TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE, WITH THE UCS FAMILY AND POTENTIAL SPONSORS. * MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION ACCORDING TO PROGRAM REGULATIONS. * CARRY UP TO EIGHT CASES. * UPON REQUEST, THIS ROLE MAY BE REQUIRED TO TRAVEL WITH UC, 14 AND UNDER, TO LOCATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES. * OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED. ABOUT URBAN STRATEGIES Urban Strategies exists to equip, resource and connect faith- and community-based organizations so that all children and families can reach their full potential. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., our team serves in the U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico, and Central America. COMPANY CULTURE Our work is driven by our three core values: 1. Authentic Relationships are foundational to our work and move beyond a transactional nature to truly know people. They serve as opportunities for mutual development and growth and are based on the belief that all people have inherent dignity and worth. 2. Servant Leadership is rooted in an other-centric mindset that informs the way one leads and builds up individuals, families, and communities. 3. Intentional Compassion describes a deliberate commitment to understand, formulate strategic responses, and activate others to reach their full potential. BENEFITS * Remote work for eligible positions. * Medical and Dental is paid 95% by company and 5% by employee (individual or family). * Vision is covered 100% (individual or family). * 401K matched contributions up to 4%. * Employee Assistance Program. * Vacation time is generous but varies depending on program and position. * 9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays. * Every teammate gets long and short-term disability free. * Positions that require laptops, the company provides one. * Positions that require cellphone, company issues one. PERKS * Meaningful employee engagement programs. * Education discounts (BA-PhD) with a variety of education partners. OTHER * Employment is conditional pending satisfactory results of all required tests and background checks. Urban Strategies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other legally protected classifications under applicable federal, state and local legal protections. To apply: Please visit www.urbanstrategies.us/careers Contact us with any questions at Recruiting at symbol urbanstrategies.us [Recruiting@urbanstrategies.us] Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

Case Managers coordinate family reunification services and assess the needs of each unaccompanied child in care. They maintain direct contact with each child and their families while developing interventions and individual service plans.