Urban Strategies · 6 hours ago

PRS Caseworker Supervisor

North Carolina, United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$87K/yr - $87K/yr

1+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Will carry a small caseload of post release services, as needed.

Ensure staff comply with US and ORR policies, procedures, and mandated timeframes.

Responsible for the supervision of staff providing home study and post release services, and oversight of the department for PRS Level I and II Cases.

Gather and continuously report the progress of expected outcomes and implement improvement strategies.

Evaluate recommendations made by staff on sponsor’s ability to provide appropriate care and a safe environment for the child.

Assess, identify, verify, and provide recommendations in areas where additional support, resources, or information may be needed to meet a child’s needs and provisions of a safe environment.

Provide guidance on trauma informed crisis intervention strategies and services, as needed, or connect family to services to ensure child’s safety and well-being in a crisis.

Assist in the coordination and scheduling of interviews, home visits, management of caseloads and travel for staff.

Maintain appropriate documentation, safeguard confidential records, and protect personally identifiable information according to program regulations.

Identify and report concerns related to children and sponsors, life-changing events and significant incidences to the program administration and ORR. Act as a mandated reporter and report abuse/neglect to child protective services and law enforcement according to the requirements by the state where services are being provided.

Participate in training, and meetings, and maintain quality improvement initiatives as recommended.

This role requires travel to provide services, and conduct meetings with staff in surrounding areas in the U.S.

Related duties as assigned and may be revised as needed to meet program needs.

Qualification

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Supervisory experienceCase managementTrauma informed careFluent in SpanishMicrosoft Office proficiencyData entry systemsFamily preservationChild welfare policiesState laws

Required

A Master of Social Work (MSW) or an equivalent degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other behavioral science field with 1-year relevant supervisory experience. This requirement may be substituted by a bachelor’s in one of the aforementioned sciences, plus a minimum of 3 years of progressive employment that demonstrates case management and supervisory experience.

Master’s degree candidates interested in the position must have a degree in social work, psychology, sociology or relevant behavioral science with 2 years post graduate experience and prior clinical supervisory experience. May be licensed to provide clinical supervision, so long as supervising PRS conducted across state lines does not violate state licensing rules.

Knowledge of family preservation, kinship care, trauma informed care, child welfare policies and procedures, and relevant state and federal laws and regulations.

Fluent in English and Spanish (verbal/written).

Effective communication and interpersonal skills to successfully interact with families, caseworkers, and other stakeholders.

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry systems.

A valid driver's license, available to travel to conduct in person visits and to different areas or regions nationally.