Bilingual Lead Case Manager - Military veterans preferred

EnCircle's Bilingual Long Term Foster Care program is part of our Immigration and Refugee Services division. This program is in partnership with Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services (LIRS) and serves unaccompanied children in the custody of Office of Refugee Resettlement and are now living with foster families. The primary responsibility of our Bilingual Lead Case Manager is coordinating case management and safe and timely release services and supervising the work of other case managers. You will also be expected to provide casework and supportive services to a small caseload of approximately two children in foster care, which includes facilitating any family members identified or referred for potential sponsorship and assisting with sponsorship applications as needed.

In addition toyour programmatic responsibilities, you will also berequiredto maintaincommunicationwith stakeholders in an effective and timely manner to ensure case continuity.This position is expected to function effectively with moderate supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, state, and federal regulatory requirements.

EnCircle requires all employees be vaccinated for COVID-19.If you are hired, we will require you prove that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or are willing to be vaccinated subject to applicable laws.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITIES

• Master's degree in the behavioral sciences, human services or social services fields with at least 1 year experience of supervisory and case management experience with children and families OR
• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years progressive employment experience that demonstrates supervisory and case management experience with children and families. Supervisory experience in direct service delivery with the ability to effectively delegate tasks and responsibilities strongly preferred.
• Prior experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations stronglypreferred.
• Bi-lingual English andSpanishrequired.
• Mature and stable judgement as well as sensitivity to various cultures and the unique history of refugees
• Must maintain a broad knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and methodology.of social work as acquired through a bachelor's level degree or professional experience.
• Trauma informed training for serving immigrant or vulnerable populations preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under stress or in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high level ofconfidentiality.
• Computer literacyandtypingskillssufficienttoperformessentialjobfunctions.
• Regularly required to talk to and/orhearindividuals who do not speak English as theirprimary language.
• Pass a criminal history screen and fingerprint check, including state and local child protection agencyregistries.
• Participate in a system of 24-hour availability to clients, foster and adoptive parents, as required.
• Unrestricted valid driver's license with good driving record. Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served, proof of current automobile insurance.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for coordinating case management and safe and timely release services, training new case managers, and supervising the work of other case managers.
• Ensure that all assigned youthon your caseload and under your supervisionreceive mandatory services while in care to include but not limited to mental health, medical, recreational, educational, and other supportive services in accordance with the timeand documentationexpectations of theprogram.
• Develop and complete assessments, service and treatment plans, progress notes, incident reports and any other necessary documentation in a timelymanner.
• Impart adequate and supportive supervision of Case Managers, ensuring that all child welfare and best practice standards are observed.
• Provide comprehensive training to new CaseManagers
• Maintain accurate and current information on foster children in care, while ensuring contractual and the program's internal documentation practices and reporting requirements are met.
• Actively participate in weekly staff meetings with theclinicalteam andstakeholders.
• Attend, facilitate, and assist with providing on-going education and support services to fosterparents.
• Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to consult on cases, to review case plan and direction and to evaluate client participation and progress.
• Schedule meetings withassignedfoster parents and foster children on at least a monthly basis and address any concerns in servicedelivery.
• Translatebothwrittenandverbalcommunicationforprogramclienteleandstaff.
• Maintain effective communication with community agencies or individuals involved in service provision.
• Attendinternalandexternaltrainingandapplynewlygainedknowledgeinproviding quality case management services.
• Attend and prepare for required court hearings (ifapplicable).
• Transport clients on an as neededbasis.
• Explore and establish collaborative relationships withcommunity resources and referCase Managers andfamilies for support, asneeded.
• Knowledge of and adherence to federal, state, program and agencyregulations.
• Ability to work flexible hours and work independently within the field.

Why you'll love working at enCircle:

We offer a competitive salary starting at $64,000 plus an exceptional benefits package including:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Nationwide Pet Insurance, including coverage for reptiles, birds and exoticpets
• 401(k) and 401(k) Matching
• Employee AssistanceProgram, including Access to Chaplain Services
• Educational Assistance Program
• STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Retention Bonus
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Unlimited Access to Premium Calm App for Staff plus Friends and Family
• Early access to paid wages through PayActiv