Case Manager; Bilingual

Case Manager, National

Location:

Texas, USA

Schedule:

Hybrid, Monday to Friday (8:30am-5:00pm) requires traveling and covering different states.

Under the general guidance of the Regional Manager, the Regional Home Study and Post-Release (HSPRS) Case Manager provides a variety of specialized services related to the processes of conducting home studies and providing post-release case management. Functionality includes both local and out of state travel for conducting home visits. Leverages industry knowledge and best practices to promote the mission and vision of the HHCS organization and the institution as well as supports culture development and management efforts.

• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals seeking education and career pathways.
• Collaborate with a diverse and passionate team dedicated to the mission and vision of our organization.
• Achieve your goals in a supportive environment that prioritizes your well-being and personal flexibility.

• Medical insurance. BCBS PPO, HMO, and HDHP with HSA Plan
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) 3% Employer Contribution.
• Commuter benefits.
• Professional Development Assistance.
• Disability insurance.
• Voluntary Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Life/AD&D Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Special Vendor Discounted Offerings on Travel, Amusement Parks, etc.

• Assess and provide a recommendation for the purpose of reunifying children with their potential sponsors, including conducting interviews and background checks and documenting findings in a comprehensive report within timelines established by funding body.
• Complete home visits to meet with children and their sponsor’s post-release.
• Coordinate referrals and service planning in relevant areas.
• Work with children and their sponsors to encourage and ensure progress through their individual service plans.
• Continually assess ongoing changes in behavior and general conditions that could impact the safety of a participant.
• Build and maintain relationships with community services providers in relevant areas.
• Serve as point person for stakeholders in each family’s case, including legal providers.
• Participate in regular case management and staffing meetings.
• Maintain accurate records and consistently ensure confidentiality of information relevant to children and their cases.
• Maintain records of post release services including measurable outcomes and justification for termination of services.
• Submit required reports and documentation in a timely manner.
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary, including involving Child Protective Services.
• Travel both locally and out of state for the purpose of conducting home visits depending on their assigned caseload.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree or an equivalent degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other behavioral science equivalent required.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in family reunification, home assessment and report writing, family preservation and/or general child welfare required.

• Valid and in good standing state driver’s license (or the ability to obtain a driver’s license within 15 days of employment).

• Ability to speak and fluency in a second language including but not limited to the following multi-language abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Access to regular, dependable and timely transportation.
• Ability and comfortability working with people of varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills. Strong networker, convener, relationship builder and communicator with experience collaborating with diverse work teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of local community social services, knowledgeable about family preservation, kinship care, and general child welfare.
• Knowledge of home studies and/or post release services and writing professional,…