Trinity Youth Services
Bilingual Lead Case Manager/Reunification Specialist
Trinity Youth Services, Yucaipa, California, United States, 92399
We are currently seeking a Bilingual Lead Case Manager/Reunification Specialist to join our residential team. The Lead Case Manager shall be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the case management department, including the timely submission of reunification packets, service plans, and other assessments required for the compiling of a comprehensive case file found on ORR’s Unaccompanied Children (UC) Portal web-based system with supporting documentation maintained in physical files. Other duties include but are not limited to:
Assign cases immediately upon youths’ arrival or the next business day.
Supervise case managers. Must develop corrective action plans or disciplinary memos to address performance issues of case management staff in collaboration with Program Director.
Ensure that case managers properly close all physical and UC Portal case files upon youth leaving the campus.
Ensure that travel arrangements are completed for program staff transporting youth for reunification or transfer purposes (may include booking airfare, hotel, and rental car).
Ensure that Case Management Significant Incident Reports (SIRs) are submitted within 24 hours upon notification of the incident and that additional reports are submitted to CPS and ORRs internal reporting mechanism as required.
Conduct initial intake interviews of youth to include gathering familial, possible sponsorship information and to establish age of the youth.
Conduct interviews of family members, friends of family and/or sponsors to determine the integrity of the relationship and verify information received from minor within 24-48 hours upon admission to the campus.
Determine options available for youth within 48-72 hours and proceed with the required documentation to reunify youth with family in home country or in the United States as deemed applicable.
Coordinate with local pro bono attorneys for the timely provision of Know Your Rights presentations to youth and ensure youth signs the acknowledgment and receives a copy of the Legal Service Provider list and Notice to Juvenile Aliens in Federal Facilities Funded by DHS or HHS.
Submit completed reunification packet with appropriate referral made by Case Manager for the timely release of youth to designated ORR representative.
Facilitate attorney to client contact as requested by youth.
Drive a vehicle, when necessary, travel to other residential campuses, and attend trainings and meetings outside the agency, as necessary.
Skills/Requirements:
A Master’s Degree in behavioral sciences, human services, or social services fields from an accredited school or a bachelor’s degree and at least 3-years progressive employment experience that demonstrates supervisory and case management experience.
Demonstrated ability and leadership through a minimum of three-years related experience in the field of child or family welfare services or as a Social Worker.
Must be proficient in the use of computers, including Email, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Must communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English.
Must be 21 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license; able to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Must be able to pass a physical examination; drug clearance; criminal background check; Child Abuse Index check.
Must be fluent in at least Spanish, verbal and written. In all cases, he/she should fulfill the general requirements as established in the California Code of Regulations, Title 22.
Annual salary:
$66,800.
Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement
As of October 15, 2021, Trinity Youth Services has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served.
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Assign cases immediately upon youths’ arrival or the next business day.
Supervise case managers. Must develop corrective action plans or disciplinary memos to address performance issues of case management staff in collaboration with Program Director.
Ensure that case managers properly close all physical and UC Portal case files upon youth leaving the campus.
Ensure that travel arrangements are completed for program staff transporting youth for reunification or transfer purposes (may include booking airfare, hotel, and rental car).
Ensure that Case Management Significant Incident Reports (SIRs) are submitted within 24 hours upon notification of the incident and that additional reports are submitted to CPS and ORRs internal reporting mechanism as required.
Conduct initial intake interviews of youth to include gathering familial, possible sponsorship information and to establish age of the youth.
Conduct interviews of family members, friends of family and/or sponsors to determine the integrity of the relationship and verify information received from minor within 24-48 hours upon admission to the campus.
Determine options available for youth within 48-72 hours and proceed with the required documentation to reunify youth with family in home country or in the United States as deemed applicable.
Coordinate with local pro bono attorneys for the timely provision of Know Your Rights presentations to youth and ensure youth signs the acknowledgment and receives a copy of the Legal Service Provider list and Notice to Juvenile Aliens in Federal Facilities Funded by DHS or HHS.
Submit completed reunification packet with appropriate referral made by Case Manager for the timely release of youth to designated ORR representative.
Facilitate attorney to client contact as requested by youth.
Drive a vehicle, when necessary, travel to other residential campuses, and attend trainings and meetings outside the agency, as necessary.
Skills/Requirements:
A Master’s Degree in behavioral sciences, human services, or social services fields from an accredited school or a bachelor’s degree and at least 3-years progressive employment experience that demonstrates supervisory and case management experience.
Demonstrated ability and leadership through a minimum of three-years related experience in the field of child or family welfare services or as a Social Worker.
Must be proficient in the use of computers, including Email, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Must communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English.
Must be 21 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license; able to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Must be able to pass a physical examination; drug clearance; criminal background check; Child Abuse Index check.
Must be fluent in at least Spanish, verbal and written. In all cases, he/she should fulfill the general requirements as established in the California Code of Regulations, Title 22.
Annual salary:
$66,800.
Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement
As of October 15, 2021, Trinity Youth Services has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served.
Apply
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