Case Manager - El Paso, Texas (37.00 Hourly)

Company: Continuity Global Solutions
Location: El Paso
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Case Manager $37.00/hr

The Case Manager (CM) is responsible for coordinating case management and family reunification services for children in an on-site children's residential facility. Responsible for the safe and timely release of all children to appropriate care. They ensure contractual requirements and client expectations are met at the on-site residential facility.

Key Requirements:

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science

3-5 years of progressive employment experience in the aforementioned fields (advanced degree can be substituted for years of employment experience)

Clean criminal background check

Must complete a urine drug screen

1 year of experience working with children

Must live local to the El Paso, Texas area

No housing or relocation fees or services provided

Position is contingent on award and client approval

Principle Accountabilities:

Coordinates case management and family reunification services for children

Initiates and maintains direct contact with each child and the child's family while the child is in the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) care to efficiently advance the child's family reunification and release the child from the facility

Identifies potential family members or other sponsors for reunification

Facilitates the timely release or discharge of children to identified family members or authorized caregiver/custodian and documents the provision of services in each child's case file

Supports family members or other sponsors to assist them with understanding the process and the child's needs

Conducts and documents ORR unaccompanied child (UC) assessments in accordance with ORR policies and procedures

Reports significant incidents in accordance with ORR policies and procedures

Works closely with counselors and care coordinators to ensure communication

Maintains the ORR Database in accordance with ORR policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Other Duties:

Performs duties in a safe manner

Follows the corporate safety policy

Participates and supports safety meetings, training, and goals

Ensures safe operating conditions within area of responsibility

Encourages co-workers to work safely

Identifies close calls and/or safety concerns to supervisory personnel

Maintains a clean and orderly work area

Assists in active implementation of company initiatives to ensure compliance with OSHA VPP, ISO, JCAHO, AAAHC, and other mandated regulations/standards

Experience & Education:

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science

at least 2 years of progressive employment experience in the aforementioned fields (advanced degree can be substituted for years of employment experience)

Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized and have excellent verbal and communication skills

Proficiency with computer and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required

Preferred Qualifications:

1 year of experience in childcare

1 year of experience in child welfare or case management with children

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to sit for more than 8 hours per day

Must be willing to work overtime if necessary

Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 10 feet

Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders

Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print

Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear

Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation

Clean Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) or child protective services check

Must complete Urine Drug Screen

Must have valid U.S. work authorization

Requirements

Must be bilingual ( English and Spanish )

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science ( Advanced degree can substitute experience )

1 year of experience in childcare

1 year of experience in child welfare or case management with children

Must live local to the El Paso, Texas area

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