Bilingual Caseworker - Behavioral Health Intervention Services

Why Orchard Place?

At Orchard Place, we are dedicated to building a brighter future for children and families through compassionate care, early intervention, and community integration. Join our team and be part of a mission-driven organization that values diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Job Title:

Bilingual BHIS Caseworker

Location:

Downtown Des Moines, IA

Pay for this position is posted at: $20.00 hourly

Schedule for this position: varied

Position Overview:

As a Bilingual Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS) Caseworker, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Iowa kids and their families. Employees are valued here at Orchard Place, and we are committed to providing a culture of open communication, a collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Key Responsibilities:

* Utilize creative interventions to modify the psychological, behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and social factors to help the youth make healthy/positive choices.

* Completing intake interview and paperwork, creating treatment plans with families, writing discharge summaries

* Provide family support and promote positive parenting skills in an effort to promote self-sufficiency.

* Provide professional service by maintaining staff/client relationship boundaries.

* Engage and coach youth and families in skill development (i.e. coping, communication, problem solving, etc.)

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in social sciences field plus a minimum of 1 year of experience or 20 hours training in child mental health OR bachelor's degree in non-social science field plus a minimum of 2 years' experience or 30 hours training in child mental health.

* Bilingual in English and Spanish

* Flexibility to work evenings to better serve our clients

* Excellent time management and ability to manage your own schedule

* Ability to engage youth and family

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Previous caseworker experience such as BHIS, FSRP, etc. is helpful

* Valid driver's license and driving record that meets agency guidelines

What are some of the things our current staff enjoy while working here?

* Enjoy a competitive benefits and time off package.

* Make a significant impact on and provide valuable input in the overall care and treatment for the children and families that we serve.

* Work with a supportive and diverse team to provide the best care to our clients.

* Receive professional development and training opportunities.

* Have your employment at Orchard Place qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF forgives the remaining balance on your federal Direct Loans after you make 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full time for a qualifying public service employer (such as Orchard Place).

Criminal and abuse registry checks completed as required by Orchard Place's licensing and accreditation standards.