Case Manager I - Post Release, Youth For Tomorrow New Life Center, Bristow, VA
Youth For Tomorrow New Life Center -
Bristow, VA,
US
Case Manager I - Post Release
Date Posted: 2024-04-23
Job description
Job Details
Job Location
YFT Bristow HQ - Bristow, VA
Remote Type
Hybrid
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Travel Percentage
Up to25%
Job Category
Admin - Clerical
Description
Youth For Tomorrow is a 501 (c) (3) and a faith based, non-profit organization, founded in 1986 by Hall of Fame Football Coach Joe Gibbs. The organization is large, diverse, experienced and committed to serving at-risk youth.
Benefits
YFT offers competitive pay, continuing education, and ongoing trainings. We offer a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees such as medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, and up to a 5% retirement match. We also offer supplemental insurances such as life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance and legal resources. We have 9 paid holidays and personal time off accruals
Role and Responsibilities
Qualifications
Core Competencies
Please note: Criminal background checks: FBI, Child Abuse and Neglect and HHS suitability
Youth for Tomorrow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment based on race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status. Youth for Tomorrow exercises its right as a religious organization to employ people consistent with its religious beliefs, practices, and observances.
Job Location
YFT Bristow HQ - Bristow, VA
Remote Type
Hybrid
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Travel Percentage
Up to25%
Job Category
Admin - Clerical
Description
Youth For Tomorrow is a 501 (c) (3) and a faith based, non-profit organization, founded in 1986 by Hall of Fame Football Coach Joe Gibbs. The organization is large, diverse, experienced and committed to serving at-risk youth.
Benefits
YFT offers competitive pay, continuing education, and ongoing trainings. We offer a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees such as medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, and up to a 5% retirement match. We also offer supplemental insurances such as life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance and legal resources. We have 9 paid holidays and personal time off accruals
Role and Responsibilities
- Gather all required Previous Facility Documentation for child's YFT File
- Conduct calls, interviews, and virtual visits with clients in Spanish or other languages as needed;
- Assess the potential sponsor's family unit, ability to meet the minor's needs, and educate and prepare the sponsor for accepting the minor into their home;
- Complete Individualized Needs Assessment and risk assessments for all clients during first virtual visit.
- Complete virtual home visits to meet with children and their sponsors post-release at 7, 14, and 30 business days;
- Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate placement services;
- Provide linkage, resources, referrals, and/or assistance in obtaining services and addressing issues such as safety/placement, legal services, guardianship, education, medical services, and mental health;
- Work with children and their sponsors to encourage and ensure progress through their individual service plans;
- Continually assess ongoing changes in behavior and general conditions that could impact the safety of a participant;
- Refer children and sponsors to a higher level of PRS if necessary
- Build and maintain relationships with community service providers in relevant service areas;
- Research all National Service Areas and develop resource list to maintain at YFT that will address all services requirements
- Participate in regular case management and staff meetings;
- Maintain accurate records and case files while consistently ensuring the confidentiality of client information which includes the maintenance of all documents in a robust case file;
- Collect client data based on program reporting requirements and maintain records of measurable outcomes and justification for termination of services;
- Submit written reports on time as required; and
- Provide crisis intervention when necessary, including involving Child Protective Services.
- Maintain complete and updated electronic case files for the child through the designated Electronic Medical Record.
- Ensure timely documentation of all required reports.
- Ensure timely notification of appropriate personnel, parents, and agencies regarding incident reports, medical/dental emergencies, and other Notifications of Concern.
- Attend required meetings and participate in formal and informal professional training.
- Pursue professional development opportunities.
- Report to Director of HS/PRS Services and Lead Case Manager regarding quarterly/annual reports and to assist with other tasks.
- Attendance at all training mandated by YFT and respective governing entity to include but not limited to maintaining current CPR/First Aid certification, Handle with Care certification, and annual TB test/screening.
- All duties and responsibilities will support meeting the structured program of care outlined in ORR standards HHS-2021-ACF-ORR-ZU-1783; ORR Guide: Children Entering the US Unaccompanied Sec. 2 & Sec. 6
- Other duties as assigned by the CEO, and Vice President of Residential Services or supervisor.
Qualifications
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Proof of HS Diploma or GED.
- A minimum of one year of experience working with vulnerable populations, preferably immigrants, refugee children and/or victims of human trafficking or children and youth;
- Fluency in Spanish and English required.
- Prior knowledge of immigrant community local resources preferred;
- Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; Proven ability to collaborate with other staff and service providers;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience working with client databases helpful;
- Ability to Prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment;
- Ability to have a flexible schedule to accommodate occasional after-hours services.
- Must have a valid U.S. driver's license, valid auto insurance, a clean driving record, and personal transportation
- Current and maintained annual TB tests/screenings.
- Ability to communicate well with agencies, parents, and youth.
- Must be able to travel, including overnight stays, with limited notice. Regional and National travel may be required.
Core Competencies
- Knowledge of ORR policies and regulations.
- Knowledge of required weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
- Ability to maintain and review entire case files for all assigned cases.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Excellent organizational skills
Please note: Criminal background checks: FBI, Child Abuse and Neglect and HHS suitability
Youth for Tomorrow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment based on race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status. Youth for Tomorrow exercises its right as a religious organization to employ people consistent with its religious beliefs, practices, and observances.