Level 2 Post Release Services Case Manager

$65,000 - $70,000/Yr

Applied Intellect - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Seattle, WA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Level 2 Post Release Services (PRS) Case Manager plays a critical role in providing essential support and services to unaccompanied children and their sponsors. This position requires a high level of technical and professional expertise to ensure the safety and well-being of children, focusing on their successful integration into new environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate post placement services and comprehensive case management for unaccompanied children (UC).
• Carry a minimum caseload of 15 PRS cases, providing services virtually and in person every 90 days.
• Complete individualized needs assessments with UC and sponsors, developing case plans with attention to culture, language, and special circumstances.
• Provide ongoing case management services based on assessed needs.
• Maintain high standards of record-keeping according to policies and procedures utilizing the UC Portal and internal software systems.
• Provide information, education, referrals, outreach, advocacy, and support to ensure children receive necessary services.
• Assess the safety and appropriateness of placements using child welfare principles and social work best practices through various communication methods.
• Maintain confidentiality of health care records and information in compliance with HIPAA and PHI requirements.
• Coordinate and maintain communication with key stakeholders.
• Participate in regular training and communication sessions using platforms like Teams and Zoom.
• Display professional conduct and ensure respectful interactions with all contacts.
• Adhere to all state and federal laws and regulations, and follow company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in social work, behavioral science, or social services with at least two years of progressive experience in social services, case management, or child welfare.
• Experience in child welfare, child placements, family preservation, and social service provision is desired.
• Skilled at writing professional, thorough assessment reports.
• Extensive knowledge of local resources for immigrant communities is desired.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, insurance, and a clean driving record.
• Position requires up to 50% long-distance travel with limited notice.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Teams, for maintaining regular contact with supervisors.
• Ability to type and be computer literate, comfortable using a tablet/iPad or laptop for daily assignments.
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred, with proficiency in additional languages being a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in child welfare and social service provision.
• Proficiency in additional languages beyond Spanish.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance