Bilingual Case Manager

$25.43 - $31.79 HR/DOE

Join our Team! We offer an excellent benefits package!
3 weeks vacation * 12 days sick leave * 13 holidays* medical * dental* vision* life insurance * LTD * AD&D * pension * 403b * catastrophic & accident ins *

The International Foster Care Program provides long-term foster care to undocumented minors eligible to resolve status, mostly from Central America. Position requires you to work independently and as part of a team with case management responsibilities for children. Consultation, training, and advocacy are important components of this program as well as identify/approve potential sponsors for family reunification. Experience working with immigrant populations desirable. There will be some occasional evening and weekend hours. Hours can be flexible with supervisor approval.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and coordinate support services for children and youth in Long-Term foster foster care.
• Assist in planning cultural preservation activities for all children in our care.
• Assist with medical and mental health appointments for youth
• Implement ORR/DCS federal contracts for children in Long Term Foster Care.
• Complete intake paperwork for new arrivals to include intake and risk assessments/ educational assessment/individual service/safety plans for each child. Provide detailed documentation in case files/court reports.
• Identify/approve sponsors for the family reunification process
• Arrange for appropriate educational programs for long-term foster care youth, including English as a second language and bilingual programs.
• Prepare the child for:
• • Family reunification; if possible
  • Independence and self-sufficiency
  • Immigration court hearings
  • Voluntary departure to country origin; if necessary
• Monitor the adjustment of the child in foster care. Provide support to foster parents.
• Collect and maintain all necessary records required for adequate program reviews and evaluation.
• Participate in related trainings/attend weekly staff meetings.
• Other duties as may be reasonably delegated by the supervisor.
  
  Minium Qualifications:
  
  • BA/BS degree in social work or related field.
  • Two years’ experience working with diverse populations; preferably with ethnic minorities and, or refugee populations.
  • Experience working in a child welfare setting.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Intermediate computer skills.
  • Ability to maintain accurate case files and other necessary client records.
  • Applicant must successfully pass required background checks prior to an offer of employment.
  • Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and provide current auto registration.
  • Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy, (required to provide current driving abstract)
  • Proof of negative TB test upon hire or proof of test within past 12 months.
  • First/Aid CPR certified or the ability to become certified within the 1 month of employment.
  • Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services and a knowledge of and commitment to working within the Social Teaching of the Catholic Church.
  • Support and contribute to a creative, collaborative and respectful environment that promotes teamwork.
  
  PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:
  • MSW or related field
  • Bi-lingual in Spanish.
  • Three or more years in case management experience with strong organizational skills
  • Knowledge of Washington State child welfare regulations and procedures