Case Manager

Career Opportunities with Gulf Coast JFCS Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities? Join our team! Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available. Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, and gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families? WHAT YOU WILL DO The Case Manager is a non-exempt position responsible for coordinating family reunification services with family and/or qualified sponsors and assessing the needs of each unaccompanied child (UC) in care. Ensure trauma-informed theory and brief therapeutic techniques are used to work with unaccompanied children entering the United States Complete intake interview upon admission and promptly identify needs; Prepare assessments and any related social and medical history report or forms as they pertain to the client's needs and case record. Establish a trusting relationship with the client. Identify, locate, and make contact with the child's sponsor within the United States Identify services needed and make referrals accordingly. Coordinate the service planning process. Ensure the concise and timely completion of all paperwork and documentation, including, but not limited to, administrative, clinical, and caseload requirements. Safeguard the human and legal rights of the clients. Coordination of discharge planning, including transporting unaccompanied minors to their destination within the United States, and coordination of post-release service. Perform all other duties as assigned. WHAT WE OFFER $25.69 - $27.00 per hour, depending on experience, plus $.50 per hour for a 4 pm-12 am schedule, $1.00 per hour for a 12 am-8 am schedule, and $1.00 per hour for a weekend schedule 15 PTO Days per year 13 Paid Holidays Healthcare Concierge Financial Wellness Program Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Specified Disease insurance Paid Life/AD&D insurance Pet, Legal, and Identity Theft programs Continuous training and professional development opportunities Mileage Reimbursement An opportunity to make the world a better place! WHAT YOU WILL NEED Bachelor's degree in the human services field and one (1) year of experience working with children. Experience in residential services, specifically serving child welfare or refugee resettlement programs, is preferred. Bilingual skills required in clients' spoken languages, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and/or French, preferred Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites Knowledge of service providers within the community Knowledge of social and emotional problems of children Knowledge of Immigration policies and procedures is helpful, but not required Ability to coordinate efforts, groups, and company requirements and activities to achieve program goals Ability to work under stressful situations Potential exposure to clients who may be verbally and/or physically aggressive Ability to lift and/or carry office supplies, files, equipment, etc., up to 25 lbs. when required Proof of Immunization for: Varicella (2 doses), MMR (2 doses), Influenza (1 dose yearly), and Tdap (1 dose). Ability to travel with children, including overnight travel as needed Ability to work long hours when required May be required to use a personal car to transport clients Must have a valid driver's license with auto insurance coverage. WHO WE ARE From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly. GCJFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and complete direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internship programs. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee. Gulf Coast JFCS is an equal opportunity employer. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr