What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager position at VisionQuest?
VQ is a national comprehensive child, youth and family services organization committed to providing successful and effective services while adhering to the highest professional standards.
VQ operates around the nation, providing care services such as residential programming, community-based services, and in-home services for children and their families. We work with state and federal governments to go where the need is greatest and give back to communities that need our services the most. Regardless of the circumstances and background that a child comes from, we believe they deserve an opportunity for a good life.
Position eligible for $3,000 sign on bonus!!
The Case Manager plays a crucial role in providing compassionate support and guidance through the reunification or repatriation process to children in care. This position involves assessing the unique needs and circumstances of each child, coordinating and guiding sponsors and children through the reunification or repatriation process, finding
resources in their community to meet their needs as they prepare for release, and advocating for their rights and
well-being. The Case Manager works closely with the child, parents, sponsor(s), legal representatives, and
government agencies to ensure an expedited but safe reunification or repatriation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Case Management Operations :
o Oversee the comprehensive management of case services, ensuring strict adherence to
protocols for child and sponsor evaluations, human trafficking screenings, and the
expedited and secure discharge of minors.
o Maintain meticulous documentation to guarantee compliance with VisionQuest, State, and
Federal regulations, conducting thorough reviews of all assessments, Family Reunification
Packets, and related documents for precision and correctness prior to submission.
o Ensure the timely and accurate submission of all reports and deliverables in accordance
with Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) guidelines, state licensing requirements, and
VisionQuest"s incident reporting policies and procedures.
o Maintain ongoing communication with ORR for safe and timely child release.
o Maintain regular contact with various outside stakeholders, including assigned case
coordinator, child attorneys, and child advocates.
o Coordinate with local pro bono attorneys for the timely provision of Know Your Rights
presentations to children.
o Assist with referrals and coordination of any specialty services.
o Maintain professional communication with all stakeholders, including child sponsors and
family members.
o Ensure timely travel arrangements for a timely discharge after the case is approved for
release.
o Ensure that travel arrangements are completed for program staff transporting children for
reunification or transfer purposes (may include booking airfare, hotel, and rental car).
o Document all case management actions and communications as required by ORR.
o Maintain an in-depth understanding of VisionQuest, licensing, and Office of Refugee
Resettlement policies and procedures, and ensure that any updates are promptly
incorporated.
SKILLS & ABILITIES :
new software.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :
QUALIFICATIONS :
criminal background.
WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
infrequently.
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The pay range for this role is :
27.90 - 27.90 USD per hour(883 Gwen Mikeal Village)
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Salary : $28
