What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager Level II position at Urban Strategies LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
JOB TITLE
Case Manager Level II
PROGRAM
Post Release Services
REPORTS TO
Case Worker Supervisor
SALARY
30.73
LOCATION
Houston, TX Dallas, TX
JOB TYPE
Full-Time Non - Exempt
WORK SCHEDULE
Five Days per week, 40 hours per week
General Description
The PRS Case Manager (Level II) must have experience in trauma informed care, child welfare practices, and managing cases. Must be skilled at writing professional, thorough assessments reports. PRS Case Manager will have knowledge of local social services, community outreach and experience working with diverse populations. Case Manager is knowledgeable in family preservation, kinship care, and has experience in connecting and collaborating with local resource providers in providing post release services for children and their sponsor.
About You
You are the ideal person for this position if you : listen carefully and empathize when necessary, ask the right questions to find out about clients' needs, gain the trust of people from all kinds of backgrounds, can be flexible and adaptable, are able to assess needs and circumstances, communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, can gather, analyze and understand information, can work through conflict sensitively and come up with effective solutions, work well under pressure, have a positive attitude when you are faced with difficulties, can make difficult decisions at times. In addition, you are also personable, energetic, and empathetic leader who can manage multiple projects in a prioritized manner to meet our internal Urban Strategies goals of all current Refugio Performance Standards.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or an equivalent degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other behavioral science or social service field. Must have at least 1 year experience managing cases.
- Must be skilled in writing professional, thorough assessment reports and experience working with immigrant populations and has provided trauma informed clinical interventions for youth.
- Knowledge of family preservation, kinship care, trauma informed practices, child welfare policies and procedures, and relevant state and federal laws and regulations.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to successfully interact with families, caseworkers, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Fluent in English and Spanish (verbal / written).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry systems.
- A valid driver's license, available to travel to conduct in person visits and to different areas or regions nationally.
What You’ll Be Doing
About Urban Strategies
Urban Strategies exists to equip, resource and connect faith- and community-based organizations so that all children and families can reach their full potential. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., our team serves in the U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico, and Central America.
COMPANY CULTURE
Our work is driven by our three core values :
BENEFITS
PERKS
OTHER
Urban Strategies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other legally protected classifications under applicable federal, state and local legal protections.
To apply :
Please visit www.urbanstrategies.us / careers
Contact us with any questions at Recruiting at symbol urbanstrategies.us
Equal Opportunity Employer
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