Case Manager, UC

Position Details

The State requires that applicants be a minimum of age of 21 years old or older at the time of application.  

 

This position provides social work and case management services for assigned cases, in accordance with all applicable contractual and regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Conducts and documents ORR unaccompanied child (UC) assessments in accordance with ORR policies and procedures.

 

May arrange referrals, consultations, therapeutic services, and confer with other specialists on the course of care and treatment. Reports significant incidents in accordance with ORR policies and procedures, and program services quality.

 

Welcome to Samaritas Nation!

 

 This position has a pay rate annually of $45,760.00 to $49.920.00 (bilingual) 

 

 

What's In It For You

Some of the benefits you may receive are:  

 

            Full Time/Part Time

• Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee) 
• Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
• Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133% 
• Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals 
• Awesome Employee Discounts
• UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
• Plus, many more benefits 
• Retirement Plan (403b) – Contributions
• Awesome Employee Discounts
• UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options

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Provides social work and case management services for assigned cases, in accordance with all applicable contractual and regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Conducts and documents ORR unaccompanied child (UC) assessments in accordance with ORR policies and procedures. May arrange referrals, consultations, therapeutic services, and confer with other specialists on the course of care and treatment. Reports significant incidents in accordance with ORR policies and procedures, and program services quality.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

Assume primary responsibility for all cases on assigned caseload. Provide a range of case management, including social casework, engagement, and mentoring

Collect, assess and document appropriate data and client progress. Assume responsibility for and complete documentation, reports, statistics, and assignments within required time frames and as required

Work collaboratively with referral sources, agencies, institutions and individuals who have pertinent roles in client's life situation

Take primary responsibility for intake and initial placement services for all newly referred cases

Coordinate placement arrangements with care provider, including transportation of children as needed

Provide more intensive supportive casework services to child, birth family, and care provider during initial placement and transfer

Other duties as assigned

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Job Qualifications

 

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

 

• Bachelor degree in Social Work or related human service field
• Licensed by the State of Michigan preferred

 

Experience

 

• One year experience in child welfare, preferred

 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

 

• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision
• Ability to utilize assessment, problem identification, and intervention with individuals, families, and groups
• Ability to work within complex social systems and coordinate resources as they apply to client needs
• Ability to deal constructively and appropriately with client apathy, hostility, resistance, and anger
• Ability to work in team relationships with other professionals from varied community groups, agencies, and disciplines
• Ability to read, write and speak fluent English. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Bilingual in the language of persons served is beneficial
• Ability to communicate with staff, outside agencies and others over the telephone and in person. Ability to input data into computer, make calculations, complete paperwork, and produce reports. Ability to read, review and proofread documents to determine accuracy. 
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