BILINGUAL CASE MANAGER FOR LONG TERM FOSTER CARE
Do you want to work with a great team of professionals and help to make a positive difference in the lives of people every day? EnCircle is seeking a dynamic member for our new foster care program for unaccompanied immigrant children in Newport News, VA.
Experience in child welfare services, standards, best practices, and compliance issues is preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is also strongly preferred.
You can make a significant difference in the lives of children while working in-person with a great team of child welfare and immigration services professionals in Newport News, VA.
EnCircle's new Long-Term Foster Care program will serve unaccompanied immigrant children in the custody of Office of Refugee Resettlement who will be living with foster families while attending public school, working through the immigration process, and preparing for independence.
Our Case Manager will provide casework and supportive services to unaccompanied children referred to enCircle's Long Term Foster Care program.
In addition to casework and supportive services, you will also be responsible for communicating with stakeholders in an effective and timely manner to ensure case continuity.
Please note:
This position is located in Newport News, VA.
EnCircle requires all employees be vaccinated for COVID-19.
If you are hired, we will require you prove that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or are willing to be vaccinated subject to applicable laws.
MINIMIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES Master's or Bachelor's degree in social work or related field with one year casework experience with children and families OR Bachelor's degree in any field with two years of casework experience with children and families.
Experience in child welfare/case management, stronglypreferred.
Prior experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations preferred.
Bi-lingual English andSpanishstrongly preferred.
Matureandstablejudgmentaswellassensitivitytovariousculturesandtheuniquehistory ofrefugees.
Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agencyregistries.
Participate in a system of 24-hour availability to clients, foster and adoptive parents, as required.
Unrestricted valid driver's license with good driving record.
Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served and proof of current automobile insurance.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES 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 theprogram.
Develop and completes assessments, service and treatment plans, progress notes, incident reportsand any other necessary documentation in a timely manner.
Create a trusting and safe relationship with the client and encourage personal growth of the client.
Maintainaccurateandcurrentinformationonfosterchildrenincare,whileensuringcontractorand the program's internal documentation practices and reporting requirements are met.
Actively participate in weekly staff meetings with theclinicalteam andstakeholders.
Attend, facilitate, and assist with providing on-going education and support services to fosterparents.
Attendweeklymeetingswithsupervisortoconsultoncases,toreviewcaseplananddirection and to evaluate client participation andprogress.
Schedule meetings with foster parents and foster children on at least a monthly basis and address any concerns in servicedelivery.
Translatebothwrittenandverbalcommunicationforprogramclienteleandstaff,ifbi-lingual.
Maintaineffectivecommunicationwithcommunityagenciesorindividualsinvolved inservice provision.
Attendinternalandexternaltrainingandapplynewlygainedknowledgeinprovidingservices.
Attend and prepare for required court hearings (ifapplicable).
Transport clients on an as neededbasis.
Explorepotentialcommunity resources and refer Case Managers and families for support, as needed.
Knowledge of and adherence to federal, state program, and agency regulations.
Ability to work flexible hours and work independently within the field.
Why you'll love working at enCircle:
We offer a competitive salary starting at $55,000 plus an exceptional benefits package including:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 401(k) and 401(k) Matching Employee Assistance Program, including Access to Chaplain Services Educational Assistance Program STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D Insurance Generous PTO and Paid Holidays Flexible Schedule Retention Bonus Cell Phone Reimbursement Unlimited Access to Premium Calm App for Staff plus Friends and Family Recommended Skills Assessments Case Management Child Protection Communication Immigration Recreation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Experience in child welfare services, standards, best practices, and compliance issues is preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is also strongly preferred.
You can make a significant difference in the lives of children while working in-person with a great team of child welfare and immigration services professionals in Newport News, VA.
EnCircle's new Long-Term Foster Care program will serve unaccompanied immigrant children in the custody of Office of Refugee Resettlement who will be living with foster families while attending public school, working through the immigration process, and preparing for independence.
Our Case Manager will provide casework and supportive services to unaccompanied children referred to enCircle's Long Term Foster Care program.
In addition to casework and supportive services, you will also be responsible for communicating with stakeholders in an effective and timely manner to ensure case continuity.
Please note:
This position is located in Newport News, VA.
EnCircle requires all employees be vaccinated for COVID-19.
If you are hired, we will require you prove that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or are willing to be vaccinated subject to applicable laws.
MINIMIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES Master's or Bachelor's degree in social work or related field with one year casework experience with children and families OR Bachelor's degree in any field with two years of casework experience with children and families.
Experience in child welfare/case management, stronglypreferred.
Prior experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations preferred.
Bi-lingual English andSpanishstrongly preferred.
Matureandstablejudgmentaswellassensitivitytovariousculturesandtheuniquehistory ofrefugees.
Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agencyregistries.
Participate in a system of 24-hour availability to clients, foster and adoptive parents, as required.
Unrestricted valid driver's license with good driving record.
Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served and proof of current automobile insurance.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES 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 theprogram.
Develop and completes assessments, service and treatment plans, progress notes, incident reportsand any other necessary documentation in a timely manner.
Create a trusting and safe relationship with the client and encourage personal growth of the client.
Maintainaccurateandcurrentinformationonfosterchildrenincare,whileensuringcontractorand the program's internal documentation practices and reporting requirements are met.
Actively participate in weekly staff meetings with theclinicalteam andstakeholders.
Attend, facilitate, and assist with providing on-going education and support services to fosterparents.
Attendweeklymeetingswithsupervisortoconsultoncases,toreviewcaseplananddirection and to evaluate client participation andprogress.
Schedule meetings with foster parents and foster children on at least a monthly basis and address any concerns in servicedelivery.
Translatebothwrittenandverbalcommunicationforprogramclienteleandstaff,ifbi-lingual.
Maintaineffectivecommunicationwithcommunityagenciesorindividualsinvolved inservice provision.
Attendinternalandexternaltrainingandapplynewlygainedknowledgeinprovidingservices.
Attend and prepare for required court hearings (ifapplicable).
Transport clients on an as neededbasis.
Explorepotentialcommunity resources and refer Case Managers and families for support, as needed.
Knowledge of and adherence to federal, state program, and agency regulations.
Ability to work flexible hours and work independently within the field.
Why you'll love working at enCircle:
We offer a competitive salary starting at $55,000 plus an exceptional benefits package including:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 401(k) and 401(k) Matching Employee Assistance Program, including Access to Chaplain Services Educational Assistance Program STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D Insurance Generous PTO and Paid Holidays Flexible Schedule Retention Bonus Cell Phone Reimbursement Unlimited Access to Premium Calm App for Staff plus Friends and Family Recommended Skills Assessments Case Management Child Protection Communication Immigration Recreation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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