What are the responsibilities and job description for the Casework Support Specialist position at Bethany?
Casework Support Specialist
Requisition # : req14405
Location : Crofton, MD
Hours : Full-time (40 hours / weekly)
Salary Range : $22.84 - 26.87
Bilingual English / Spanish Required
At Bethany Christian Services, we believe families providethe strongest foundation for care and connection. That's why we focus onstrengthening and empowering families, always advocating for family-centeredsolutions to keep children safe. Ourwork began in 1944 with the care of a single child. Today, inspired by ourfaith, our aim is to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus in ourservices for children, youth, and families. Working at Bethany means joining a team of nearly 2,000 dedicated professionalswith diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we'reunited in our mission and these shared values : we're motivated by our faith, wesupport one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we're in itfor the long haul.
The Casework Support Specialist is primarily responsible for assisting Case Managers with the documentation, client contact, and foster parent contact processes. This individual may also be responsible for performing social and case management services to children to include but not limited to reuniting the family, creating treatment plans, ensure the child's safety, maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all provided services, and conduct court appearances on assigned cases in accordance with all applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. 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
- Assist Case Managers with essential paperwork and documentation, including but not limited to green card applications; funding request and follow-up; and school enrollment and registration;
- Provide case management services, to include social work, counseling and treatment of clients, and coordinate community referrals;
- Ensure the child's safety while in care;
- Attend and be prepared for all court hearings that occur on assigned cases;
- Maintain collateral contact with organizations, such as schools, to receive information and case updates;
- Assist Case Managers in maintaining client contact for case follow-up or intervention, as requested;
- Assist Case Managers in maintaining contact with clients and foster families during a Case Manager's absence to ensure coverage of all program cases;
- Accompany youth to immigration hearings or procedures, as requested;
- Schedule and attend medical and dental appointments for clients;
- Collaboratively work with direct supervisor to schedule and prioritize work duties;
- Attend training as required by supervisor; This may include MDHHS Child Welfare Training Institute;
- Administer case notes and documentation within the respective program's client portal in a timely manner based on guidelines and procedures set forth;
- Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services;
- Complete other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS :
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Accepting On-Going Applications
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Salary : $23 - $27
