Home Study/Post Release Services Case Manager (Savannah)

Home Study/Post Release Services Case Manager (Savannah)

The bilingual Case Manager is primarily responsible for the provision of Home Study/Post Release contract services for unaccompanied children (UCs) and their sponsors receiving services through Inspiritus. As such they serve as an advocate on behalf of these individuals and the caregivers who provide direct care. The Case Manager will conduct home studies to assess the safety and stability of prospective sponsors of unaccompanied children (and their home environment) to facilitate the safe and timely release of UCs to their family. The Case Manager will provide Post-Release Services to unaccompanied children reunited with family, offering short term case management to ensure the children are thriving and connected to needed resources, including medical providers, school enrollment, immigration attorneys, mental health needs, and more. This position is based out of Inspiritus’ Birmingham office and is intended to serve clients throughout the state of Alabama and occasionally other states in the region. This position requires high proficiency in Spanish.

Position Details:

• Full Time
• Refugee Immigrant Services
• Develops strong alliances and support within the service-providing agencies in the community. Advocates for the individuals receiving services and Inspiritus.
• Makes regular contact and visits to the home, school, or other venue where clients receive services.
• Reports to Family Reunification Coordinator
• Located in Savannah
• Mostly Virtual/Remote with some on-site required, Up to 50% Local Travel
• Monday through Friday; 9:00AM – 5:00PM
• Annual Compensation: $55,000 - $60,000.

Responsibilities:

• Carries an assigned case load and assists other Case Managers in providing services to individuals receiving services.
• Maintains accurate, current, and complete service records according to established timelines, policies, procedures, funding sources, grants, and/or contracts.
• Generates reports according to guidelines, requirements, and procedures including web-based portals and internal reporting procedures.
• Develops and strengthens relationships with relevant community partners, evaluating appropriateness of referrals to these partners and ensuring clients gain access to needed services.
• Evaluates potential and established caregivers and their homes for safety, well-being, permanency and contract compliance. Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
• Enters accurate, timely case information into database system and is capable of producing required reports in full compliance with all contractual requirements
• Displays independence in working with families in various settings (i.e., in home, and community based).
• Provides funders’ contract deliverables to Home Study/Post Release Services clients.
• Complies with the various federal, state or local laws that apply to and regulate the job responsibilities.
• Strives toward excellence in the areas of innovation, performance and extraordinary acts.
• Participates in Inspiritus functions and public relations activities.
• Participates in training and professional conferences to keep abreast of current trends.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.

Qualifications:

• Must be fluent in Spanish.
• Bachelor’s Degree in social work or another social science field such as sociology or psychology from an accredited school with at least 3-5 years of experience or Master’s Level.
• Some previous experience such as direct casework or supervision of individuals receiving services.
• Demonstrated skills in assessment, negotiation and problem solving.
• Ability to function independently, work remotely and have flexibility, personal integrity and ability to work effectively with children, co-workers and support agencies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to communicate with all persons in a culturally competent manner.
• Demonstrated counseling skills.
• Must own a personal multi-passenger vehicle, hold a valid Alabama Driver’s license, have a good driving record, and have appropriate personal auto insurance
• Must be computer and internet literate and have working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, experience, competencies, skills and knowledge that ensures the successful completion of the essential job responsibilities.

The Home Study/Post Release Services Case Manager (Birmingham) role detailed in this description is not a comprehensive list of all duties that may be requested for the successful completion of this role and may garner some circumstantial duties deemed critical to meeting performance goals.

Physical Demands:

Regularly required to talk and hear. Required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools and controls: and reach with hands and arms. Required to operate personal vehicle.

Employees frequently lift and or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Inspiritus Supports a Diverse and Inclusive Culture:

Inspiritus is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Inspiritus does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Inspiritus complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Inspiritus Department of Human Resources, 731 Peachtree St NE, Suite B Atlanta, GA 30308.