Case Manager

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, fosters diversity, equality, inclusion, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Case manager is a non-exempt position responsible for coordinating family reunification services with family and/or qualified sponsors and assessing the needs of each unaccompanied child (UC) in care.

• Ensure trauma informed theory and brief therapeutic techniques are used to work with unaccompanied children entering the United States

• Complete intake interview upon admission and promptly identify needs; Prepare assessments and any related social and medical history report or forms as they pertain to the client's needs and case record.

• Establish relationship with the client.

• Identify, locate and make contact with the child's sponsor within the United States

• Identify services needed and make referrals accordingly.

• Coordinate service planning process.

• Ensure concise and timely completion of all paperwork or documentation including but not limited to administrative, clinical or caseload requirement.

• Safeguard the human and legal rights of the clients.

• Coordination of discharge planning including transporting unaccompanied minors to their destination within the United States and coordination of post-release service

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $25.19 per hour, plus $.50 per hour for 4pm-12am schedule, $1.00 per hour for 12am-8am schedule, and $1.00 per hour for weekend schedule.

• 15 PTO Days per year

• 13 Paid Holidays

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

• Healthcare Concierge

• Financial Wellness Program

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match

• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance

• Paid Life/AD&D insurance

• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs

• Continuous training and professional development opportunities

• Mileage Reimbursement

• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in the human services field and one (1) year experience working with children.

• Experience in a residential, child welfare or refugee setting, preferred.

• Bilingual skills required in clients spoken languages, Haitian Creole, and or French

• Proof of Immunization for: Varicella (2 doses), MMR (2 dose), Influenza (1 dose yearly), Tdap (1 dose). Must be COVID vaccinated.

• Must have a valid drivers' license and proof of auto insurance coverage.

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly.

GCJFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelors and Masters level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.

Gulf Coast JFCS is an equal opportunity employer. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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