Bilingual Case Manager

Are you passionate about helping immigrant youth resettle in the community? We are looking for an experienced, bilingual Case Manager for our Transitional Foster Care program in Richmond, VA. With your talents, you could help dozens of children find stability and the resources they need to be successful. EnCircle’s Transitional Foster Care program is part of our Immigration and Refugee Services division. This program is in partnership with Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services (LIRS) and serves unaccompanied children (UC) in the custody of Office of Refugee Resettlement and are now living with foster families. The primary responsibility of this position is providing casework and supportive services to children in foster care, which includes facilitating any family members identified or referred for potential sponsorship and assisting with sponsorship applications as needed. In addition to casework and supportive services, you will also be responsible for communicating with stakeholders in an effective and timely manner to ensure case continuity. This position is expected to function effectively with moderate supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, state, and federal regulatory requirements.

EnCircle requires all employees be vaccinated for COVID-19. If you are hired, we will require you prove that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or are willing to be vaccinated subject to applicable laws.

Please note: This position is located in Richmond, VA.

MINIMIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field with one year of casework experience with children and families OR Bachelor’s degree in any field with two years of casework experience with children and families.
• Experience in child welfare/case management, strongly preferred.
• Prior experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations preferred.
• Bilingual English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• Mature and stable judgment as well as sensitivity to various cultures and the unique history of refugees.
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.
• Participate in a system of 24-hour availability to clients, foster and adoptive parents, as required.
• Unrestricted valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served, proof of current automobile insurance.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that all assigned youth on your caseload and under your supervision receive mandatory services while in care to include but not limited to mental health, medical, recreational, educational, and other supportive services in accordance with the time and documentation expectations of the program.
• Develop and completes assessments, service and treatment plans, progress notes, incident reports and any other necessary documentation in a timely manner.
• Create a trusting and safe relationship with the client and encourage personal growth of the client.
• Maintain accurate and current information on foster children in care, while ensuring contractor and the program’s internal documentation practices and reporting requirements are met.
• Actively participate in weekly staff meetings with the clinical team and stakeholders.
• Attend, facilitate, and assist with providing on-going education and support services to foster parents.
• Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to consult on cases, to review case plan and direction and to evaluate client participation and progress.
• Schedule meetings with foster parents and foster children on at least a monthly basis and address any concerns in service delivery.
• Translate both written and verbal communication for program clientele and staff, if bi-lingual.
• Maintain effective communication with community agencies or individuals involved in service provision.
• Attend internal and external training and apply newly gained knowledge in providing services.
• Attend and prepare for required court hearings (if applicable).
• Transport clients on an as needed basis.
• Explore potential community resources and refer Case Managers and families for support, as needed.
• Knowledge of and adherence to federal, state program, and agency regulations.
• Ability to work independently within the field.
• Willing and able to be on an on-call rotation for emergency response situations.
• Willing and able to work a variable schedule including weekend and evening hours.

Why you'll love working at enCircle:

We offer a competitive salary starting at $26.00 per hour plus an exceptional benefits package including:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Nationwide Pet Insurance, including coverage for reptiles, birds and exotic pets
• 401(k) and 401(k) Matching
• Employee Assistance Program, including Access to Chaplain Services
• Educational Assistance Program
• STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Retention Bonus
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Unlimited Access to Premium Calm App for Staff plus Friends and Family
• Early access to paid wages with Wisely ADP and Dailypay