Children's Case Manager- Spanish Bilingual at WINGS Program, Inc.

Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jul, 26

Salary

24.4

Posted On

23 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Advocacy, Trauma-informed Care, Parenting Education, Spanish Fluency, English Fluency, Documentation, Microsoft Office Suite, Interpersonal Skills, Problem-solving, Project Management, Confidentiality, Child Welfare, Networking

Industry

Public Safety

Description

Description To provide case management, emotional support, advocacy, and coordination of services to children along with parenting support and education using a strengths-based, trauma informed approach. Key Responsibilities: · Assess each child referred to the program for needs, strengths, and identify level of need and provide appropriate case management services. · Provide encouragement, and enrichment activities for children in ways that will enhance their life and improve their potential for healthy psychological adjustment. · Provide crisis intervention to the parent and children and advocate for clients as needed. · Provide individual and/or family group support weekly or bi-weekly to child and/or parent to develop Service Plan, safety plan, emotional support, and parent education. · Attend agency-wide enrichment activities. · Prepare and facilitate parenting classes. · Complete outcome measurements to include parent and child input, child interviews, trauma checklists and other tools to provide guidance and direction for setting client goals. · Collaborate and network with a broad base of stakeholders, including local schools, community-based organizations, child welfare agencies and physical and mental health providers to ensure appropriate services for children. · Teach and/or assist in supervising the WINGS 40-hour domestic violence training and other classes that provide CEUs as required. · Immediately report child abuse to Department of Children and Family Services as mandated by law and in accordance with agency procedures. · Provide services in accordance with the Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals code of ethics. · Adhere to strict confidentiality in all assignments. · Maintain accurate records including up-to-date client files and case notes and submit reports and program evaluations within established timelines. · Perform additional responsibilities as assigned. Requirements · Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, or related field, required. · Fluent in both English and Spanish; both written and spoken. · Required 1 year of direct human services experience working with children in diverse populations. · 40-hour domestic violence training and CPR & First Aid training preferred. · ICDVP credential preferred. · Excellent working knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office Suite along with excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skills. · Skilled in working with sensitive issues and commitment to respecting the confidential nature of the programs. · Possess the ability to work efficiently and independently and be highly organized with attention to detail along with strong project management, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. · Must be willing to work variable hours including evening, weekends, and holidays, serve as an on-call staff on a rotating basis with minimal notice and work at any of the locations within the WINGS Program. · Must have reliable transportation. · Ability to handle physical requirements to accomplish daily responsibilities, including but not limited to lifting up to 35 pounds using both hands/arms on a regular basis and extended periods of standing on occasion. Full-time Benefits: · 403b Retirement Plan · 403b Employer Match · Dental Insurance · Medical Insurance · Health Savings Account · Paid Time Off · Vision Insurance · EAP

Responsibilities

Provide case management, emotional support, and advocacy for children and parents using a trauma-informed approach. Facilitate parenting classes and collaborate with community stakeholders to ensure appropriate service delivery.