Title: Case Support Specialist - Bilingual Date Open: 5/20/2015 Date Closed: Until Filled
Department:
International Foster Care Reports to: IFC Program Supervisor
Status:
Full-time w/benefits FLSA: Non-Exempt Starting Salary/Hourly Rate: $15.89 - $17.54 hr/DOE
Program
Description:
The International Foster Care program (IFC) provides a safe, nurturing foster care environment for children who have fled their countries of origin. This comprehensive set of services includes education, legal, social and psychological supports all directed at achieving safety, stability and healthy development. Children come to us as refugees, victims of trafficking and asylees from around the world, including the following countries of origin: Vietnam, Cambodia, China, the Sudan, Myanmar and Central America (El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala).
Position
Description:
The International Foster Care Program provides long-term and short-term foster care to undocumented alien minor children (UAC), mostly from Central America. Position requires you to work independently, as part of a team, and in support of case managers. Consultation, training, and advocacy are important components of this program, with family reunification being the primary goal for children. Experience working with immigrant populations desirable. There will be some evening and weekend hours required.
Essential
Functions: * Provide transportation to various legal, medical, education and community appointments and events when case manager or foster parent is not available. Includes occasionally escorting children on flights to various airports in the U.S. for reunification with family. * In the absence of Case Managers, provide orientation to clients entering DCS foster care programs, including education on the foster care system, expectations, client rights and responsibilities, local, state and federal laws with focus on teen driving privileges/restrictions, alcohol/substances and dating norms, and Know Your Rights (legal) oral and DVD presentation. * Participate with team in planning cultural/recreation activities for children in care to include making phone calls or searching the internet to collect information, issuing reminders to foster parents and youth in care, interpreting event information and transporting youth whom case manager or foster parent cannot transport. * Work with team to ensure compliance to ORR/DCS federal contracts for children in Transitional (Short-Term) and Long Term Foster Care by calling and collecting required paperwork from foster parents, and sending reminders by either email or regular mail as directed by Case Manager or Supervisor. * Prepare new files with cover sheets, table of contents, and file tabs/inserts. Provide back-up to case managers in completing in-take paperwork/processing, including taking photos, and issue of program IDs. Prepare exit packets to include required information to sponsors including referrals to pro-bono attorneys or other legal organizations, information on Child/Abuse Neglect, Trafficking/Exploitation and PTSD Fact Sheets. Assist case managers with organizing and maintaining documentation in case files. * Monitor and document phone calls between children and approved sponsors and family members during the family reunification process when Case Managers and Teachers are not available. * Provide bilingual homework help to youth in LTFC in basic arithmetic (multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, simple graphs), and basic science (health/nutrition). Follow-through with educational plans as directed by case managers/foster parents for long-term foster youth in public school; including English as a second language, bilingual programs and access to higher level
tutoring for Math and Science. * Collect demographic and statistical data for program reviews, audits and evaluations as directed by leadership. * Participate in program trainings/attend weekly staff meetings. * Back-up Medical Coordinator by filling out new patient forms, giving correct claims submission information to service providers. Provide interpretation during medical appointments if Medical Coordinator is not available. Follow guidance given by CCS and program for compliance to HIPPA. * Serve as Substitute Bilingual Teacher for the STFC program. Follow Substitute lesson plans and guidance given by Education Coordinator or Program Manager in Teacher’s absence. * Other duties as may be reasonably delegated by the supervisor.
Job
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * BA/BS degree in social work or related field. * Must be Bi-lingual in Spanish. * Experience working in children or teens in an education environment. * Good written and oral communication skills. * Intermediate computer skills. * Ability to maintain accurate client records. * Applicant must successfully pass required background checks prior to an offer of employment. * Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and provide current auto registration. * Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy, (required to provide current driving abstract) * Proof of negative TB test upon hire or proof of test within past 12 months. * Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations. * Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services. * Support and contribute to a creative, collaborative and respectful environment that promotes teamwork. PREFERRED QUALIFICATION: * Strong organizational skills. * Knowledge of Washington State child welfare regulations and procedures. * Experience working with diverse populations; preferably with ethnic minorities and, or refugee populations.
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please go to https://careers-ccsww.icims.com/
to submit your resume, cover letter and application for this position
Department:
International Foster Care Reports to: IFC Program Supervisor
Status:
Full-time w/benefits FLSA: Non-Exempt Starting Salary/Hourly Rate: $15.89 - $17.54 hr/DOE
Program
Description:
The International Foster Care program (IFC) provides a safe, nurturing foster care environment for children who have fled their countries of origin. This comprehensive set of services includes education, legal, social and psychological supports all directed at achieving safety, stability and healthy development. Children come to us as refugees, victims of trafficking and asylees from around the world, including the following countries of origin: Vietnam, Cambodia, China, the Sudan, Myanmar and Central America (El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala).
Position
Description:
The International Foster Care Program provides long-term and short-term foster care to undocumented alien minor children (UAC), mostly from Central America. Position requires you to work independently, as part of a team, and in support of case managers. Consultation, training, and advocacy are important components of this program, with family reunification being the primary goal for children. Experience working with immigrant populations desirable. There will be some evening and weekend hours required.
Essential
Functions: * Provide transportation to various legal, medical, education and community appointments and events when case manager or foster parent is not available. Includes occasionally escorting children on flights to various airports in the U.S. for reunification with family. * In the absence of Case Managers, provide orientation to clients entering DCS foster care programs, including education on the foster care system, expectations, client rights and responsibilities, local, state and federal laws with focus on teen driving privileges/restrictions, alcohol/substances and dating norms, and Know Your Rights (legal) oral and DVD presentation. * Participate with team in planning cultural/recreation activities for children in care to include making phone calls or searching the internet to collect information, issuing reminders to foster parents and youth in care, interpreting event information and transporting youth whom case manager or foster parent cannot transport. * Work with team to ensure compliance to ORR/DCS federal contracts for children in Transitional (Short-Term) and Long Term Foster Care by calling and collecting required paperwork from foster parents, and sending reminders by either email or regular mail as directed by Case Manager or Supervisor. * Prepare new files with cover sheets, table of contents, and file tabs/inserts. Provide back-up to case managers in completing in-take paperwork/processing, including taking photos, and issue of program IDs. Prepare exit packets to include required information to sponsors including referrals to pro-bono attorneys or other legal organizations, information on Child/Abuse Neglect, Trafficking/Exploitation and PTSD Fact Sheets. Assist case managers with organizing and maintaining documentation in case files. * Monitor and document phone calls between children and approved sponsors and family members during the family reunification process when Case Managers and Teachers are not available. * Provide bilingual homework help to youth in LTFC in basic arithmetic (multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, simple graphs), and basic science (health/nutrition). Follow-through with educational plans as directed by case managers/foster parents for long-term foster youth in public school; including English as a second language, bilingual programs and access to higher level
tutoring for Math and Science. * Collect demographic and statistical data for program reviews, audits and evaluations as directed by leadership. * Participate in program trainings/attend weekly staff meetings. * Back-up Medical Coordinator by filling out new patient forms, giving correct claims submission information to service providers. Provide interpretation during medical appointments if Medical Coordinator is not available. Follow guidance given by CCS and program for compliance to HIPPA. * Serve as Substitute Bilingual Teacher for the STFC program. Follow Substitute lesson plans and guidance given by Education Coordinator or Program Manager in Teacher’s absence. * Other duties as may be reasonably delegated by the supervisor.
Job
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * BA/BS degree in social work or related field. * Must be Bi-lingual in Spanish. * Experience working in children or teens in an education environment. * Good written and oral communication skills. * Intermediate computer skills. * Ability to maintain accurate client records. * Applicant must successfully pass required background checks prior to an offer of employment. * Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and provide current auto registration. * Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy, (required to provide current driving abstract) * Proof of negative TB test upon hire or proof of test within past 12 months. * Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations. * Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services. * Support and contribute to a creative, collaborative and respectful environment that promotes teamwork. PREFERRED QUALIFICATION: * Strong organizational skills. * Knowledge of Washington State child welfare regulations and procedures. * Experience working with diverse populations; preferably with ethnic minorities and, or refugee populations.
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please go to https://careers-ccsww.icims.com/
to submit your resume, cover letter and application for this position
