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Global Refuge · 5 months ago

Bilingual On-site Unaccompanied Children (UC) Case Manager ($4K Sign-On)

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Global Refuge is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving newcomers seeking safety and support. The Unaccompanied Children (UC) Case Manager will provide casework and supportive services to children in foster care, including comprehensive case management, home visits, and communication with family members and stakeholders.

Health CareHospitalNon Profit

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Ensure that all assigned youth on your caseload and under your supervision receive mandatory services while in care to include but not limited to mental health, medical, recreational, educational, and other supportive services in accordance with the time and documentation expectations of the program

Develop and complete assessments, service and treatment plans, progress notes, incident reports, and any other necessary documentation in a timely manner

Create a trusting and safe relationship with the client and encourage the personal growth of the client

Maintain accurate and current information on children in care, while ensuring program's internal documentation practices and reporting requirements are met

Actively participate in weekly staff meetings with the clinical team and stakeholders

Attend, facilitate, and assist with providing ongoing education and support services to foster parents

Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to consult on cases, review case plans and direction, and evaluate client participation and progress

Schedule office, in-home and/or offsite meetings with assigned foster parents and children on a bi-weekly basis to address any concerns in service delivery

Maintain effective communication with community agencies or individuals involved in service provision

Attend internal and external training and apply newly gained knowledge in providing services

Attend and prepare for required court hearings (if applicable)

Transport youth to appointments and unifications as needed

Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to service provision

Knowledge of and adherence to federal, state, program, and agency regulations

Be able to work independently within the field

Communicate effectively with supervisor, administrators, and all stakeholders

Participate in the on-call rotation, which includes working after hours and weekends

Complete other duties as assigned

Qualification

Social Work degreeChild welfare experienceFluency in SpanishLMSW / LCP licensurePublic speaking skillsClinical writing skillsPersuasive writing skillsCommitment to missionInterpersonal communicationGroup leadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Family Studies, required

Fluency in Spanish, required

Active motor vehicle license, clean driving record, and a reliable automobile with adequate insurance coverage

Ability to pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries

Commitment to Global Refuge's core mission and values and an ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners

Preferred

Master's degree in Social Work or counseling; licensure in the state of Maryland (LMSW / LCP), strongly preferred

Experience in child welfare/case management, strongly preferred

Prior experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations, strongly preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal communication, group leadership skills, public speaking and clinical and persuasive writing skills