Unaccompanied Children Case Manager

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 Unaccompanied Children (UC) Case Manager, you’ll walk alongside
unaccompanied children as they seek family reunification, older youth preparing
for adulthood in a new country, and foster families who give these children a
home away from home.

How Your Role Makes a Difference

* Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate comprehensive case
management services;
* Maintain a caseload in compliance with contract terms and agency expectations
* Maintain a home study caseload in compliance with contract terms and agency
expectations;
* Assess potential placements for Unaccompanied Children (UC), to include but
not limited to interviews and home study investigations;
* Perform home study assessments to include calls, interviews, home visits, and
accompaniment to community resources, as needed;
* Complete and document all required reports, case notes, and case contacts in
the appropriate database in accordance with the expected timeframes and
requirements;
* Provide psycho-educational information, referrals, outreach, advocacy, and
support to children and families;
* Assess the safety and appropriateness of the placement on an ongoing basis
using child welfare principles and social work best practices;
* Serve clients within the entire state of their respective branch as assigned;
* Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to consult on cases, and to review
case plan and direction;
* 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/department;
* May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
* Complete other duties as assigned.

What Will Make You Successful

* Bachelor’s level degree in Behavioral Sciences, Human Services, or a Social
Services field from an accredited college;
* At least one (1) year of prior case management experience in child and family
services;
* Must have a broad knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and methodology of
social work as acquired through a Bachelor’s level degree;
* Bi-lingual English and Spanish, strongly preferred;
* Previous experience conducting home studies, strongly preferred;
* Demonstrated ability to service a difference group of clients, to include
refugees or other minority families;
* Mature and stable judgment as well as sensitivity to various cultures and the
unique history of refugees;
* Knowledge of state, community and agency resources for victims of abuse;
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
* Demonstrated clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills;
* Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality;
* Adheres to all agency and departmental safety procedures including reporting
any unsafe practices, equipment and environment, and takes an active role in
correcting the unsafe practice, equipment or environment through proper
notification channels;
* 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;
* Exhibit integrity and good moral character to provide appropriate care;
* Possess the relevant experience and/or qualifications to work with these
clients and clients with special needs; and be properly trained and licensed,
as necessary;
* Must be able to show proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases
transmitted by the respiratory route:
* TDap or Tdap: Complete primary vaccination series. If primary vaccination
series completed in childhood, one Tdap dose in adulthood.
* Results of medical examination (as required by State Licensing, including
results of TB tests and immunization records);
* 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 
* Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
* 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
* Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your
Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks) 
* Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
* Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program 
* Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance

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