Job Title
PRS Case Manager, Home Study & Post Release Services
Department/Program
ORR
Reports To
Program Director or Case Management Supervisor
Work Location
Remote office / travel required to sponsor homes (Federal Way)
FLSA Status
(non-exempt/hourly)
Salary
$29.09/ hr. - $30.87/ hr.
Organization
Morrison Child and Family Services is a non‑profit organization that provides a comprehensive array of services to children, adolescents, and their families. The agency is Joint Commission and Sanctuary accredited and is committed to trauma‑informed care. Values include nonviolence, emotional intelligence, social learning, democracy, open communication, social responsibility, and growth and change.
Position / Job Summary
The PRS Case Manager conducts in‑person home visits, assesses the needs of each assigned child, and makes referrals for unaccompanied immigrant children released from federal custody. The Case Manager completes required paperwork, conducts screenings and assessments, and collaborates with external partners including government agencies. Frequent travel by vehicle or airplane to visit clients’ homes is required.
Position / Job Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct home visits and phone contacts to evaluate safety and placement appropriateness with the UC’s sponsor and connect UC to community services.
Perform ongoing case management, focusing on screening and making appropriate referrals for placement, safety, education, health, mental health, legal/immigration, substance abuse, independent living, juvenile/criminal justice, and child enrichment activities.
Provide crisis intervention services directly or connect family to services to ensure minor’s safety in crisis situations.
Submit detailed documentation in accordance with agency and ORR requirements.
Utilize social work best practices for comprehensive assessment of a UC’s progress and services provided.
Carries a case load varying on program need (Staff‑to‑case ratios for Post Release Services Case Managers will establish caseloads of 1:25 but may with ORR’s permission have a case load that does not exceed 1:40).
Complete Notice of Concerns (NOCs) per federal policy requirements.
Maintain case file documentation in accordance with ORR requirements and conduct internal chart reviews to monitor documentation compliance.
Participate in team meetings, staff in‑service training, and department meetings.
Complete timely and accurate timesheets and other personnel/administrative records as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate a commitment to developing thorough knowledge and application of the Sanctuary model and other organizational policies & practices.
Participate in staff development, in‑services, and training related to workplace effectiveness; model professional behaviours and implement improvements to business practices with awareness of their impact in a trauma‑informed behavioural healthcare organization.
Competencies
Communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing in English.
Apply federal and state laws.
Administer policies, procedures, and programs.
Interpret information, utilize critical thinking, and explain concepts to others.
Maintain effective working relationships with agency employees at all levels and the general public.
Define and resolve moderately complex problems.
Required Position Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) or an equivalent degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other behavioral science equivalent.
Bi‑lingual in Spanish and English, written, read and verbal; must clear a language test for Spanish.
Experience working with immigrant populations.
Attained age 21 years or older before first day of employment in the position (ORR).
1‑year of experience working with youth in a child welfare or social service setting.
Preferred Position Qualifications
Knowledgeable about family preservation, kinship care, and/or general child welfare.
Knowledge of Federal, State and agency regulations.
Knowledge of adolescent developmental issues, trauma, abuse and neglect, substance abuse and dependence, delinquency, peer influence, and related group and individual interventions.
Other Requirements
Able to work shift hours and days, as assigned; position may require work outside of usual work hours on occasion.
Regular travel via airplane and/or car to visit sponsors and clients in their homes.
Traveling time accounts for nearly 50% of the position.
Traveling for Post Release Services Case Managers varies; some cases are local, but national travel is required if cases are not available locally.
Traveling for Home Study Case Managers accounts for 50% of the role.
Hold a valid driver’s license and maintain minimum auto insurance policy for driving a personal vehicle.
Pass a criminal history background check through Morrison and a suitability determination investigation via the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Current CPR and Standard First Aid required.
40 hours of required training per year.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Visual acuity allowing for analysis of written data.
Manual dexterity allowing for operation of routine office equipment (computers, telephone, fax, copy machine, typewriter, calculator, etc.).
Physical dexterity allowing for reaching, stooping, and repetitive motion of wrist, hand or fingers.
Ability to remain calm and emotionally available in an environment serving youth who have experienced trauma.
Accreditation and Commitment
All Morrison programs and services are accredited by The Joint Commission and certified as a trauma‑informed organization by the Sanctuary Institute, recognizing our dedication to providing a trauma‑informed culture and environment for children, families, and staff through implementing Sanctuary values, commitments, and tools.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an affirmative action plan employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. In compliance with our affirmative action plan, Morrison uses E‑Verify to determine employment eligibility after an offer is accepted. Applications will be reviewed as received. Morrison reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.
Benefits
Morrison employees are offered a variety of benefits including medical, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, employer‑paid life, accidental death and dismemberment, long‑term disability, and an employee assistance program (EAP).
How to Apply
If your personal values align with our agency's vision and dedication to serving youth and families, please submit your résumé, application, and cover letter to www.morrisonkids.org/careers.