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Culmen International, LLC

Lead Case Manager, Case Manager

Culmen International, LLC, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350


Lead Case Manager, Case Manager

Job Locations:

US-VA-Alexandria

ID:

2024-3522

Position Type:

Regular Full-Time

OverviewEstablished in 2004, Culmen International is committed to enhancing international security, strengthening homeland defense, optimizing government operations and providing humanitarian assistance around the world. We provide technical and management expertise, develop innovative technology solutions, and deliver youth care services, logistics, training and language services worldwide. With experience in over 140 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

Culmen International is looking for

Case Managers (CM) and Lead Case Managers

to provide exemplary leadership. Case Managers & Lead Case Managers will provide on-site case management services to meet the unique needs of the unaccompanied children (UC) population. Our ideal candidate will bring deep experience providing case management in a hospital or other in-patient care facility.

Roles & ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions:

Assign cases immediately upon youth's arrival or the next business day.

Ensure that youth are properly enrolled into the program's internal intake system.

Perform weekly audits of 10% of the program's active case files and maintain appropriate documentation to ensure compliance.

Review all assessments, Family Reunification Packets and any other documentation or assessments for accuracy of information.

Serve as the main point of contact for approving initial placements, youth transfers, and information requests.

Ensure that case managers properly close all physical and web-based case files upon youth departure.

Prepare and submit weekly case log reports to program staff, local funding source representative and other entities.

Maintain a daily updated list of the status for all cases to ensure that adequate progress is being made.

Ensure that travel arrangements are completed for program staff transporting youth for reunification or transfer purposes.

Ensure that Case Management Significant Incident Reports are submitted within 24 hours upon notification of the incident.

Carry a small caseload for youth that are identified as being high profile or complex cases.

Conduct initial intake interviews of youth to include gathering familial and possible sponsorship information.

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 shelter.

Determine options available for youth within 48-72 hours and proceed with the required documentation to reunify youth with family.

Coordinate with local pro bono attorneys for the timely provision of "Know Your Rights" presentations to youth.

Other Functions:

Attend all organizational required trainings and meetings.

May serve as the Administrator In Charge of the shelter's overall operation in the absence of the Program Manager.

Assist with the submission of monthly, quarterly, and end of year reports.

Provide and facilitate information as needed for monitoring activities.

Assist in the evacuation of youth as needed due to inclement weather conditions, natural disasters, or other unforeseen occurrences.

Travel as needed within the U.S. for trainings, conferences or to transport youth to destinations.

Maintain a safe, clean and hazard-free work area.

Work independently, react to change productively, and handle other essential tasks as assigned.

Adhere to budgetary limits and plan for annual expenses.

Basic QualificationsLead Case Manager:

Master's degree in behavioral science, human services, or social services.

OR Bachelor's degree in behavioral science, human services, or social services with minimum 3 years progressive employment experience with supervisory and Case Management experience.

One year experience working with youth, preferably in an ORR setting.

Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.

Proficiency in English and Spanish (verbal and written).

Possess a valid Driver's License.

Possess a clear Tuberculosis test.

Ability to successfully clear a background check.

Ability to successfully clear a drug screening.

Provide immunization documentation for Tdap, Varicella, MMR, Hepatitis A and B, Varicella.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Case Manager:

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Human Services, or Social Services.

Minimum of one (1) year experience working with youth, preferably in an ORR setting.

Must be computer literate.

Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.

Fluent in English and Spanish (verbal and written).

Possess a valid Driver's License.

Possess a clear Tuberculosis test.

Ability to successfully clear a background check.

Ability to successfully clear a drug screening.

Provide immunization documentation for Tdap, Varicella, MMR, Hepatitis A and B, Varicella.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Preferred QualificationsTop Tier Benefits PackageThis position is eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k and Paid Time Off.

At Culmen International we are committed to creating, promoting, and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work around the world. We include and celebrate employees of diverse races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic statuses, languages, (dis)abilities, ages, and religious commitments. These differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and clients. Culmen is an equal opportunity employer.

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