Bilingual - English/ Spanish required One time Sign-On Bonus: $1500 | Additional Incentive Bonus after 6 months, based on performance and other factors: $1500 Note: Internal candidates do not qualify for sign-on bonuses. Bethany is changing the world through family. We began our work by serving one child more than 75 years ago. Today, Bethany is an international Christian nonprofit partnering with communities in more than 30 states and in several countries around the world. We strengthen and pre... more details
Bilingual - English/Spanish required
One time Sign-On Bonus: $1500 | Additional Incentive Bonus after 6 months, based on performance and other factors: $1500
Note: Internal candidates do not qualify for sign-on bonuses.
Bethany is changing the world through family. We began our work by serving one child more than 75 years ago. Today, Bethany is an international Christian nonprofit partnering with communities in more than 30 states and in several countries around the world. We strengthen and preserve families, support displaced people fleeing danger, and find safe, loving families for children who need them. Bethany is at the forefront of creating and implementing solutions to meet the growing needs of vulnerable children and families in the U.S. and around the world.
As a PRS Lead Case Manager, you will be responsible for supervision of case managers and/or case support workers. You may also be required to carry a small caseload and conduct home study assessments, as needed. This individual will be responsible for helping children and families with resource referrals, community connections, and case management services while utilizing trauma care throughout service provision.
This position is expected to function effectively with moderate supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a caseload in compliance with contract terms and agency expectations as defined by program supervisor;
- Facilitate the reunification process by conducting culturally sensitive home studies, assessments, referrals, and case management services;
- Complete and document all required reports, case notes, and case contacts in appropriate database in accordance with the expected timeframes and requirements;
- Provide psychoeducational information, referrals, outreach, advocacy, and support to children and families, when needed;
- Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate Post Release Services (PRS) and comprehensive case management services, as needed;
- Assist with hiring, training and supervising of some program staff (case managers, case support workers and/or case aides);
- Ensure staff are equipped and trained in all ORR requirements for reuniting UC with their sponsors;
- Provide training to local staff who are responsible for all case management or support services for client’s educational, clinical, medical and legal needs;
- Ensure all case recording expectation satisfy state and agency requirements;
- Assist in onboarding new case managers and case support workers across offices, to include training and shadowing when needed;
- Review reports to provide feedback and corrections within the defined deadline timeframe, while ensuring that all reports are submitted to the contractor through the data portal in compliance with contractor and agency quality and time requirements;
- Conduct individual weekly supervision with staff to ensure staff are aware of their job responsibilities and provide staff with on-going feedback and support;
- Provide coverage for PRS case managers and case support workers when needed;
- Create and implement new trainings for case management and case support teams as needed;
- Maintain, enhance, and develop collaborative relationships with referral sources, state and federal agencies, volunteer community agencies, and employers and individuals;
- Assist in the development, update, and maintenance of the program operating manuals;
- Review client files and partner with leadership team in assessing fidelity to policy implementation and all federal, state and agency policy is always adhered to;
- Participate in peer-to-peer support opportunities within the branches for growth and sharing of innovation and case consultation within the sites;
- Keep abreast of community resources and refer families for support, as needed;
- Stay abreast of agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services;
- Other duties as assigned.