The Home Study and Post-Release Services (HSPRS) Case Manager will provide case management and supportive services to unaccompanied immigrant children released from federal custody. The HSPRS Case Manager will Coordinator works in collaboration with program staff and supervisors to cultivate a client-centered and trauma-informed approach to service provisions.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct home visits and phone contacts with the dual purpose of assessing safety and appropriateness of child’s placement with their caregiver (sponsor) and connecting child to services in the community to address risk factors.
- Ongoing case management with a focus on screening and making appropriate referrals to address 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, child enrichment activities.
- Facilitate workshops, meetings, or conferences associated with the program, including, creation, management, and delivery of culturally centered instruction, and orientation materials to clients.
- Provide crisis intervention services directly, as needed, or connect family to services to ensure minor’s safety and well-being in a crisis situation.
- Actively establish, enhance and maintain liaison relationships with key government agencies, and non-profits/ community organizations.
- Comply with policies and procedures governing the program and ensure that the program is operating at maximum efficiency.
- Meet or exceed program productivity expectations on a regular and sustained basis.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in the education, psychology, sociology, or other behavioral sciences equivalent.
WORK LOCATION: Hybrid in Snohomish County, WA – cases are assigned within 75-100 miles within the selected case manager’s region. At times, cases will exceed 100 miles. Mileage will be provided for approved travel expenses. Must also be able to work from home in a private space and/or transition to an on-site location as space and public health response allows.
OTHER:
- Minimum of 1 years of experience relevant to the position and working with vulnerable or migrant populations; 3 years preferred
- Proficiency in Spanish/English (written and spoken language skills)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential material in a responsible manner
- Able and willing to travel domestically up to 60% of time
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Must pass FBI and CA/N checks
- Must be 21 years of age
- Driver’s License with clean driving record required
