POSITION SUMMARY

***Please note:Travel is required in this region and to surrounding states within region. Occasional in - office required.

The PRS Case Manager (Level 2) is responsible for completing home studies and post release services using trauma informed care, child welfare practices, and case management for minors and their sponsors within the immigrant and refugee population. The PRS Case Manager (Level 2) will need to complete detailed assessment reports. The PRS Case Manager (Level 2) will report to the HS/PRS Regional Supervisor and will work with the HS/PRS Program Director, assigned HS/PRS Senior Program Manager, other HS/PRS Caseworkers, local community social service providers, and vulnerable children, and their Sponsors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• BSW degree or an equivalent degree in behavior sciences or education, psychology, sociology, or other behavioral science equivalent.
• 1 year experience managing cases.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license, in good standing.
• Excellent clinical and crisis interventional skills.
• Strong assessment and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, excellent organizational abilities.
• Excellent judgement.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Must possess strong computer skills in MS Office, including Excel, Word, Teams.
• In-depth understanding of child welfare best practices, trauma informed care systems, and working within homes and communities.
• Must be knowledgeable about family preservation, kinship care, and/or general child welfare.
• Knowledge of local community social services.
• Specialized experience conducting home studies and working with immigrant populations, with clinical experience preferred.
• Prior experience with ORR HS/PRS preferred.

Effective January 3, 2022, all CPLC Employees and all Service Providers, are required to be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19. Newly hired employees, who are not Fully Vaccinated at the time of hire, are expected to begin a vaccination series immediately upon hire. CPLC recognizes medical and religious exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement, in accordance with applicable law and upon approval by CPLC. However, any person approved for an exemption, without exception, is subject to masking, and other requirements established by CPLC from time to time.