Bilingual Case Manager - (English/Spanish)

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.

Working at Bethany means joining a team of dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our Christian mission and these shared values: We’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul. As a Transitional Foster Care Case Manager, you’ll help carry this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day.

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 bi- lingual;
• 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;
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program or department;
• May be required to participate in Bethany-sponsored events;
• Complete other duties as assigned;

What Will Make You Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, Human Services, or a Social Services field from an accredited college;
• Child welfare and/or case management experience strongly preferred;
• Broad knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and methodology of social work as acquired through a Bachelor’s degree;
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred; prior experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations preferred;
• Demonstrated mature and stable judgment, with sensitivity to diverse cultures and the unique experiences of refugees;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills;
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of confidentiality;
• Ability to pass required medical examinations and perform essential job functions, including physical restraints if necessary;
• Ability to pass an annual TB test and document preference regarding Hepatitis immunization;
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite;
• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license and a minimum of 3 years of driving experience in the U.S;
• Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance;
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Commitment to and alignment with the agency’s Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity;

We Invest in You

• Experience a team environment with professionals motivated by faith, who support one another, pursue excellence, and are committed for the long term
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
• Generous time off, including 11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, and separate sick and paid absence banks
• Access to education reimbursement for those who qualify
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program
• Employer-paid long-term disability and group term life insurance

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