LTFC Case Manager

Location(s) MI-Paw Paw-919 E Michigan 919 E Michigan Ave Paw Paw, MI 49079, USA Job Category: Social Services - Refugee & Immigrant Program Requisition Number: TFCCA001225 Posted: April 29, 2026 Full‑Time On‑site This role is a pending position and is subject to final organizational and contractual approval. No employment offer will be finalized until all required approvals are obtained. Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact. As a LTFC Case Manager, you’ll find foster families for unaccompanied refugee minors, many of whom have been separated from their families for years. You’ll be giving them a family that will guide them to independence in adulthood. How Your Role Makes a Difference Complete trauma‑focused initial intake assessment within 24 hours of arrival and ensure youth feel safe and are well orientated to the agency and foster home. Ensure that all assigned youth receive mandatory services while in care to include but not limited to mental health, medical, recreational, educational, and other supportive services in accordance with the time expectations of the program. Maintain accurate, and current information on foster children in care, while ensuring ORR and Bethany’s internal documentation practices and reporting requirements are met. Effectively lead the treatment team in conjunction with the youth’s therapist. Actively participate in weekly staff meetings with the treatment team and stakeholders. Attend, facilitate, and assist with providing on‑going education and support services to foster parents. Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to consult on cases, to review case plan and direction and to evaluate client participation and progress. Co‑lead education group sessions in conjunction with educational staff. Assist the licensing team in ensuring foster families are well trained and equipped to support the UC’s in their home. Schedule meetings with foster parents and foster children in the foster home on at least a monthly basis and address any concerns in service delivery. Translate both written and verbal communication for program clientele and staff, if bilingual. Maintain effective communication with community agencies or individuals involved in service provision. Attend internal and external training and apply newly gained knowledge in providing services. Attend and prepare for required court hearings (if applicable). Transport clients on an as needed basis. Keep abreast of community resources and refer families for support, as needed. Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services. May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event. Complete other duties as assigned. What Will Make You Successful Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work or other qualifying degree for MDHHS from an accredited college. Child welfare and/or case management experience is strongly preferred. Must have a broad knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and methodology of social work as acquired through a Bachelor’s level degree. Bilingual English and Spanish, prior experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations preferred. Mature and stable judgment as well as sensitivity to various cultures and the unique history of refugees. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills. Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality. Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the physical ability to fulfill the essential job functions, including physical restraints of a resident. Successfully pass an annual TB test and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization. Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years of driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany. Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage. Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries. Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity. We Invest in You Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul. Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities. Low‑cost health benefits (medical, dental, and vision). Matching 403B retirement contributions. Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks). Education reimbursement for master’s degree program in human services. Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program. Employee covered long‑term disability and term life insurance. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr