Bilingual Case Manager, Post Release Services-Hybrid
Company: Bethany Christian Services
Location: Omaha
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Bilingual Case Manager, Post Release Services-HybridRequisition
#: req8216Location: Omaha, NE or Lincoln, NEHours: Part-time (20
hours/week)(This position is Hybrid in the State of
Nebraska)Bethany is changing the world through family. We began our
work by serving one child more than 75 years ago. Today, Bethany is
an international Christian nonprofit partnering with communities in
more than 30 states and in several countries around the world. We
strengthen and preserve families, support displaced people fleeing
danger, and find safe, loving families for children who need them.
Bethany is at the forefront of creating and implementing solutions
to meet the growing needs of vulnerable children and families in
the U.S. and around the world.The Post Release Services (PRS), Case
Manager is primarily responsible for Post Release Services (PRS)
for Unaccompanied Children (UC) and families. This individual may
be responsible for Home Study (HS) when program coverage is needed.
This individual will also be responsible for helping children and
families with resource referrals, community connections, and case
management services while utilizing trauma informed care throughout
service provision.ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide
culturally and linguistically appropriate Post Release Services
(PRS) and comprehensive case management services;Maintain a
caseload in compliance with contract terms and agency expectations
as defined by program supervisor;Effectively maintain case capacity
and trending of all caseloads;Conduct home visits in accordance
with contract requirements, when needed;Conduct the reunification
process by performing home study assessments as needed;Perform
resource referrals, community connections, and case management
services while utilizing trauma informed care throughout service
provision;Conduct assessments tailored to the clients needs, while
working collaboratively with the program supervisor;Assess
potential placements for unaccompanied children (UC), to include
but not limited to interviews, outreach to family in home-country,
and home study investigations;Complete and document all required
reports, case notes, and case contacts in the appropriate database
in accordance with the expected timeframes and requirements;Provide
psycho-educational information, referrals, outreach, advocacy, and
support to children and families;Provide family stabilization
counseling and assist qualified unaccompanied children in accessing
services provided through TVAP services;Develop and maintain
positive networking relationships with community partners and
resources for families;Refer and connect families to available
resources on an on-going basis;Assess the safety and
appropriateness of the placement on an ongoing basis using child
welfare principles and social work best practices;Serve clients
within the entire state of the respective location, as
assigned;Participate in mandatory training requirements and ongoing
trainings monthly and annually to meet all federal, state, and
agency expectations;Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to
consult on cases, and to review case plan and direction;Participate
in peer to peer support opportunities within the branches for
growth and sharing of innovation and case consultation within the
sites;Keep abreast of community resources and refer families for
support, as needed;Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state
regulatory requirements related to social services;Complete other
duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor s degree in Human
Services, Social Work or related field of study from an accredited
college with at least two (2) years of case management experience
in child and family services or at least three (3) years of case
management experience in child and family services, family
preservation, kinship care, or refugee and immigration fields in
lieu of education;Bi-lingual English and Spanish;Demonstrated
ability to service a difference group of clients, to include
refugees or other minority families;Mature and stable judgment as
well as sensitivity to various cultures and the unique history of
refugees;Knowledge of state, community and agency resources for
victims of abuse;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 and typing skills sufficient to perform
essential job functions;Adheres to all agency and departmental
safety procedures including reporting any unsafe practices,
equipment, and environment, and takes an active role in correcting
the unsafe practice, equipment or environment through proper
notification channels;Active motor vehicle license and a reliable
automobile with adequate insurance coverage;Successfully pass a TB
test annually and document preference to receive or decline
Hepatitis immunization;Pass a criminal history screen, including
state and local child protection agency registries, and CANS
check;Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of
Faith, Mission Statement and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Commitment.We value and embrace the principles of diversity,
equity, and inclusion; our culture is strengthened and our
workplace is more dynamic. We are a global organization with
multicultural staff, clients and stakeholders, so we strive to
create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where
everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to
work. More work remains, but we are deeply committed to honestly
acknowledging and addressing the impacts of race and racism
throughout the organization. This work can be uncomfortable and
even painful, but we believe that the greatest challenges bear the
greatest rewards.
Keywords: Bethany Christian Services, Omaha , Bilingual Case Manager, Post Release Services-Hybrid, Other , Omaha, Nebraska
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