URM FC Case Manager

Job Category: Social Services - Refugee & Immigrant Program

Requisition Number: URMFC
001437

• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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PA-Jenkintown
Jenkintown, PA 19046, USA

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.

Working at Bethany means joining a team of dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our Christian mission and these shared values:
We’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul. As a URM Foster Care Case Manager, you’ll help carry this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day.

• Provide culturally, and comprehensive case management services, while maintaining a caseload in compliance with contract terms and agency expectations;
• Assess potential placements for Unaccompanied Refugee Minors (URM), to include but not limited to interviews and home study investigations;
• May assist with home study of and licensure of foster families;
• Complete and document all required reports, case notes, and case contacts in the appropriate database in accordance with the expected time frames and requirements;
• Assess the safety and appropriateness of the placement on an ongoing basis using child welfare principles and social work best practices;
• Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to consult on cases, and to review case plan and direction;
• Attend and be prepared for court hearings;
• Conduct meetings with foster parents and foster children at least once a month;
• Serve as an interpreter for clientele who speak Spanish and translate to English, as needed;
• May serve as a co-therapist, as needed;
• Provide transportation to clients for but not limited to medical appointments, foster homes, and other social agencies, as needed;
• Assist with the training on new staff, as requested;
• Facilitate and assist with providing the on-going education and support services for foster parents, while also attending all education and support meetings provided to foster parents;
• Attend internal trainings and apply newly gained knowledge on the job;
• Serve as lead or co-lead for therapeutic or educational groups;
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of foster children in care while meeting DHHS, ORR, and Bethany's documentation and reporting requirements;
• Keep abreast of community resources and refer families for support, as needed;
• Maintain effective communication with community resources and individuals involved in providing service provisions to clients;
• Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services;
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department;
• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s level degree in Behavioral Sciences, Human Services, or a Social Services field from an accredited college;
• Master’s degree in Human Services, or related field of study from an accredited college, preferred;
• At least one (1) year of prior case management experience in child and family services, preferred;
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish, preferred;
• Demonstrated ability to service a diverse group of clients, to include refugees or other minority families;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills;
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality;
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years of driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle…