Are you
bilingual and proficient in Spanish and passionate about serving immigrant communities? Do you have experience in the child welfare field, and do you have trauma-informed skills? If this sounds like you, apply for the role of our
Home Study/Post- Release (HS/PRS) Case Manager at enCircle in our Immigration and Refugee Services division!
You will be serving youth and families in Roanoke and the surrounding area, with paperwork expected to be completed remotely. Exciting tasks as part of your role: Reporting to the Regional Supervisor, our
HS/PRS Case Manager will provide trauma-informed case management and supportive services to unaccompanied immigrant children released from federal custody. You will conduct in person home studies to determine the safety and appropriateness of child placement as well as crisis intervention as needed.
This position is located in Roanoke, Virginia.
Compensation and Benefits: - Competitive salary starting at $54,000
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Nationwide Pet Insurance, including coverage for reptiles, birds and exotic pets
- 401(k) and 401(k) Matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Educational Assistance Program
- STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D Insurance
- Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
- Flexible Schedule
- Retention Bonus
- Cell Phone Reimbursement
- Unlimited access to Premium Calm App for staff plus friends and family
- Early access to paid wages with Wisely ADP and DailyPay
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES - Bachelor's degree in Social Work or other relevant degree, from an accredited institution preferred.
- At least one 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.
- Knowledge of and experience working with refugee or immigrant children preferred.
- Cross-cultural or international experience preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 70%.
- Fluency and proficiency in Spanish required.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Must be able to pass an FBI background check as well as a CA/N check for every state in which they have resided in the last five years.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Conduct in person 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.
- Provide crisis intervention services directly, as needed, or connect family to services to ensure minor's safety and well-being in a crisis situation.
- Submit detailed and thorough documentation in compliance with LIRS policies and procedures.
- Utilize social work best practices for thorough assessments of child's progress and services provided.
- Maintain regular and timely communication with supervisor around any issues concerning the child's safety, stability, or well-being in the placement.
- Participate in ongoing supervision.
- Other duties as assigned.
To give equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people, we make employment decisions at enCircle based on each person's performance, qualifications, and abilities. EnCircle does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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