Job Overview
Are you looking to make a positive impact on youth lives!
At Children’s Bureau you can make a difference.
At Children’s Bureau we value our employees and provide a positive, fulfilling culture which allows new employees to make a difference in the lives of youth. Employment at Children’s Bureau comes with a benefit program that includes a student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, and health insurance as well as PTO and paid holidays.
Job Description
Our Case Managers – Shelter collaborate with our internal team and community agencies to directly advocate for at-risk children and families by offering emergency shelter care, providing critical needs assessments, prevention and intervention services, and progress monitoring.
Here’s what you can expect in the way of specific job responsibilities as well as time allocation estimates:
Client Progress – Monitoring and Coaching (50 %)
- Coach Collaboratively-maintaining a balance between teaching and Coaching
- Assist Families/Youth in obtaining their goals
- Provide Education and support to you Respite Families/Youth
- Provide Transportation to Families/Youth as needed
- Communicate with schools and various institutions related to Families/Youth
- Respond to all crisis calls when on call and manage/staff those situations.
Service Plans / Goal Development (20 %)
- Request DCS case plans
- Review and update plans and goals
- Placement updates – communicate with FCMs on placement progress
- Develop network of relationships with agencies in the community & participate in CFTM’s (Child & Family Team meetings)
- Work collaboratively with other social welfare agencies & CB programs
- Refer when appropriate to community agencies based on needs
Intake and Needs Assessment (15 %)
- Support Assistant Director with management of Intake Process
- Complete Initial needs assessment and Determine Crisis Situations
- Tier Support
- CANS support
- Ensure Data Tracking- RHYMIS/HMIS
- Adhere to and follow Children’s Bureau professional standards
Reporting (15 %)
- Maintain case and agency paperwork according to standards
- Prepare written reports for the Department of Child Services / Probation office/RHYMIS within identified timeframes
Job Requirements
To be successful in this role, you need to have the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities:
- A bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field is required.
- Ability to travel between appointments in order to support the children and families in the community
- COVID vaccination preferred, but not required
- A valid driver’s license and insurance. Must not have 4 or more points on driving record.
- Knowledgeable regarding social service systems within the state
- Clear, effective communication skills
- Knowledge of and adherence to current confidentiality practices
- Appreciation for and ability to respond to cultural differences
- Ability to develop and maintain relevant networks of key contacts
- Adept prioritization and time management abilities
In terms of experience, we prefer that you have one to two years in child welfare or similar field.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Children’s Bureau does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability.
