Unaccompanied Children HSPRS Case Manager - SIGN-ON BONUS

Summary $1,500 sign-on bonus The Home Study and Post Release Services (HS/PRS) program is a nationwide approach to guarantee the ongoing support as well as the long‑term safety, success, and well‑being of unaccompanied children prior, during, and after they have been released from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) to parents or sponsors.

DUTIES

Conduct home visits and phone contacts to assess the safety and appropriateness of the child's placement with their caregiver (sponsor) and to connect the child to community services that address risk factors. Provide ongoing case management with a focus on screening and making appropriate referrals to address the 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, and child enrichment activities. Provide crisis intervention services directly, as needed, or connect the family to services to ensure the minor's safety and well‑being in a crisis situation. Submit detailed and thorough documentation in compliance with Global Refuge policies and procedures. Utilize social work best practices for thorough assessments of the child's progress and services provided. Maintain regular and timely communication with the supervisor about any issues concerning the child's safety, stability, or well‑being in the placement. Participate in ongoing supervision. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Social Work or another relevant degree, or equivalent experience. 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. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to travel up to 70% of the time. Knowledge of and experience working with refugee or immigrant children preferred. Cross‑cultural or international experience preferred. Special Position Requirements A valid driver's license is required. Must be able to pass an FBI background check as well as a CA/N check for every state in which the applicant has resided in the last five years. Fluency in Spanish is required. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EEO Statement MCHS is an equal‑opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as established by law. This policy extends to all policies and procedures related to the recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Furthermore, this description is a summary of the responsibilities, duties, skills, experience abilities, and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be changed at any time at the discretion of the CEO. Employment is still considered at‑will and MCHS reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr MCHS Family of Services