UC LTFC- Case Manager- Bilingual Required

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie has been caring for children throughout the Hudson Valley for over 175 years! We strive toempower children and families to achieve optimal health and well being. We are currently seeking a UC Case Manager to join our UC LTFC Program.

Position Summary:

The Case Managers is responsible for the delivery of case Management services to unaccompanied Children, UC, In care. The Case manager is responsible for all case management activities which includes: contacting/locating sponsors, and facilitation of the reunification process of UC-sponsor, including travel to various locations in the US. He/She contributes to the treatment plan development, completion of UC portal documentation, and maintenance of UC paper and electronic records and may attend immigration court with UC. Which also includes conducting a safe and timely release, verifying relationships, and ensuring the safety of the household prior to discharge.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for working with the child and the child's family/sponsor. This includes locating family members, assessing potential sponsors to unify the child with their families/sponsor.
2. Is sensitive to and supportive of the children's cultural and ethnic heritage and values.
3. Assess the needs of each unaccompanied child in care, while developing an Individual Service Plan, and facilitate a safe timely release/discharge, in collaboration with the Clinician.
4. Plans with the Clinician for conferences, phone calls, and family visits which are to be coordinated with child care according to team plans.
5. Responsible for maintaining case files on his/her caseload and document the provision of services in each UAC's case file while maintaining ORR/UAC database compliance.
6. Responsible for completing initial intake, assessments, case reviews, and weekly case notes to meet programs and ORR deadlines.
7. Collaborates with the Clinician for evaluations and team recommendations/ safety planning.
8. Collaborates effectively with both internal teams and external entities.
9. Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and meetings.
10. Coordinates the discharge or transfer of each child including post-release services.
11. Report and discuss cases with third party reviewers, clinical staff, and Federal Field Specialist.
12. Responsible for continued professional development through attendance at inservice seminars, participation in conferences and workshops and/or continued study at higher education institutions.

Schedule:

Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9am-5pm, Tuesday/Thursday 10am-6pm, Saturday-Sunday Off,with rotating on call responsibilities.

The Children's Home offers an outstanding benefit package which includes weekly pay, medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and a great work environment! Paid time off includes 4 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days, 12 holidays and 9 sick days annually.

Essential: (Required)

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, Human Services, or other related field.
• Related Child Welfare and/or case management experience.
• New York State Driver's License in good standing as determined by the Agency.

Non-Essential: (Preferred)

• Master's Degree inPsychology, Human Services, or other related field
• Related Child Welfare and/or case management experience.

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Children's Home participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the form I-9