child welfare case manager

Pathways

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 Case Manager - Child Welfare
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 Location: South Bend, Indiana (Community-based)
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 Employment Type: Full-time
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 Salary: $33,000&ndash;$45,000
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 Clarvida is seeking a Case Manager to support children, youth, and families involved in the child welfare system. In this role, you will provide education, guidance, and connection to community resources while working directly with families in foster and family homes. You will help families build skills that promote safety, stability, and long-term success.
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 This position offers flexibility to create a schedule that fits your life while meeting client needs, with availability for after-hours crisis response as required. You will receive ongoing support through weekly supervision, training, and team collaboration.
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   Work directly with children, youth, and families in foster and family homes
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   Provide supervised visitation and client transportation as needed
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   Deliver parenting education and life skills training
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   Support substance use education, budgeting, meal planning, housing, and employment assistance
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   Link families to appropriate community resources and services
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   Respond to after-hours crisis situations as required
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   Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation
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   Participate in weekly supervision, training sessions, and team meetings
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 &ndash; Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s Degree, or
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 &ndash; High School Diploma, GED, or Associate&rsquo;s Degree with four (4) or more years of full-time casework experience focused on child protection and care
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   Valid Indiana Driver&rsquo;s License in good standing
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   State-minimum auto insurance
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 Full-Time Employees
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   Incentive pay model
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   Flexible schedule you help create
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   Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
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   Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
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   Up to 10 paid holidays*
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   Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
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   Employee Assistance Program
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   Health, Dependent, and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts
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   Employee, spouse, and dependent basic and optional life insurance
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   Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure requirements
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   Opportunities for advancement as Clarvida continues to grow
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   401(k)
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   Mileage reimbursement and cell phone reimbursement (or company-provided phone)
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   Pet insurance
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   DailyPay &ndash; access earned wages without waiting for payday*
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   Financial wellness tools and resources
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   Company laptop and IT support
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   National discounts on travel, shopping, Verizon, and entertainment
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 If you are passionate about supporting children and families and want to make a meaningful impact through community-based services, we encourage you to apply for the Case Manager role with Clarvida.
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 Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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 Learn more:www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values
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 See other opportunities:www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida
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 Equal Opportunity Statement
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 Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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Case Manager

Accompanied by God's Love

<p>Foster Care and Adoption Case Manager</p><p><b>Salary:</b> $38,000<br/><b>Location:</b> 85% Remote</p><p><b>Job Summary:</b></p><p>Accompanied by God&rsquo;s Love (AGL), a faith-based foster care and adoption agency, is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and experienced Foster Care and Adoption Case Manager. This position is responsible for supporting the safety, well-being, and permanency of children and youth in care while partnering with foster and adoptive families throughout their journey. The Case Manager coordinates services, monitors placements, facilitates communication among stakeholders, and ensures compliance with agency, state, and contractual requirements.</p><p>The ideal candidate is innovative, solution-focused, and committed to strengthening outcomes for children and families through quality service delivery and caregiver support. Candidates must be fluent in both English and Spanish and able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with children, youth, families, caregivers, community partners, and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.</p><p>Applicants must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience working in child welfare, foster care, adoption, case management, family preservation, or a related child-serving field. Experience working with children and families who have experienced trauma is strongly preferred.</p><p><b>Education and Experience:</b></p><ul><li>Minimum of a <b>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree</b> in a Health or Human Services field.</li><li><b>2 years' experience</b> in foster care services or working with at-risk children.</li><li>Must be <b>21</b>, hold a valid driver's license, and provide proof of auto insurance, registration, and inspection.</li><li>Must successfully pass background screenings and submit to pre-employment and random drug testing.</li></ul><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Coordinate services for children in foster care, including medical, therapeutic, and developmental support.</li><li>Develop and maintain individualized service plans that address each child's unique needs.</li><li>Guide prospective adoptive families through the adoption process, ensuring compliance with legal and agency requirements.</li><li>Conduct home visits and in-person meetings, with four office days per month, and attend court hearings and team meetings as required.</li><li><b>Work with the educational liaison</b> to meet the needs of children, foster families, schools, and service providers.</li><li>Work with the Treatment Director and therapist for <b>behavioral support</b> to foster families, helping address and manage behavioral challenges.</li><li>Manage client documentation, ensuring that records are maintained accurately and in accordance with agency policies.</li><li>Perform additional duties as needed to support the agency&rsquo;s mission and operations.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Minimum of <b>2 years of experience</b> in foster care or adoption case management.</li><li>Strong knowledge of child welfare policies, trauma-informed care, and behavioral management techniques.</li><li><b>Fluent English/Spanish is a</b> must.</li><li><b>Strong writing and speaking skills</b> are required.</li><li>Excellent communication, organizational, and advocacy skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently in a remote setting and attend in-office and court-related activities as required.</li><li>Proficiency in case management systems and software.</li></ul><p><b>Benefits:</b></p><ul><li>Competitive salary range of $39,000 - $41,000, based on experience.</li><li>Generous <b>Paid Time Off (PTO)</b> policy.</li><li>Comprehensive <b>benefits package</b>, including health, dental, and vision insurance.</li><li>Flexible work arrangement (85% remote with four office days per month).</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.</li></ul><p>If you&rsquo;re passionate about advocating for children and families in foster care and adoption, we encourage you to apply!</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: From $38,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Education:</p><ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Child welfare: 2 years (Required)</li></ul><p>Language:</p><ul><li>English and Spanish Fluntly (Required)</li></ul><p>Ability to Commute:</p><ul><li>Houston, TX 77014 (Required)</li></ul><p>Ability to Relocate:</p><ul><li>Houston, TX 77014: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77014</p>

Case Manager-Fluent in English & Spanish

Sarahs Inn

<div><p><b><i>Sarah&rsquo;s Inn is a community-based non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of those affected by domestic violence and to break the cycle of violence for future generations.</i></b><i> Our services and initiatives focus on ending relationship violence through domestic violence crisis intervention, community education, and violence prevention programs for youth.</i></p><p></p><p><b><br>
Job Title: </b>Community Advocate: DV Co-Located Advocate</p>
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Department:</b> Intervention/Community Advocacy</p><p><br>
</p><p><b>Reports To:</b> Community Advocacy Program Supervisor
 </p><p><b>FLSA status:</b> Exempt/Full-time<br>
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The goal of the Domestic Violence Co-Location Program (DVCLP) is to enhance the effectiveness of the child welfare interventions into the lives of families experiencing domestic violence. The Community Advocate for the DVCLP is responsible for providing support to both child welfare professionals working with families experiencing domestic violence and to all members of the family experiencing domestic violence and child welfare interventions. This position partners with DCFS to specifically target the shared goals of the domestic violence community and DCFS to end violence in Illinois families, reduce risk, enhance the safety of adult and child survivors, foster offender accountability, support parental strengths and protective capacities, and improve outcomes for children and families experiencing domestic violence in the child welfare system that promote safety, stability, wellbeing and healing. The Community Advocate will aim to improve communication and coordination among child welfare and other community-based services and systems. The Community Advocate reports to the Community Advocacy Program Supervisor, will work closely with the Associate Director on the DVCLP, and will work collaboratively with our Intervention team.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</b> Other duties may be assigned.</p><br>
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Provide consultation to child welfare professionals.</b></p>
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The purpose of the consultation is to help build the capacity of child welfare professionals to adequately understand and interpret the dynamics and impact of the domestic violence on the family, and to craft effective interventions that enhance the safety, stability, wellbeing and healing of all members of the family.</p>
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<li>Provide expert guidance, advice, professional opinions, and strategies related to domestic violence based upon the information gathered at the point of the intervention to child welfare workers</li>
<li>Provide guidance on questions for the child welfare worker to ask and information to gather.</li>
<li>Identify each parent/adult as either the adult survivor or parent using violence and coercive control (PUVCC)</li>
<li>Provide expertise in identifying the following: (1) the perpetrator&rsquo;s pattern of coercive control and battering tactics, and power and control, (2) the dynamics of domestic violence present in the particular home, and (3) the immediate and future safety risks to the adult and child survivors.</li>
<li>Identify the potential options for safety strategies..</li>
<li>Identify the adult survivor&rsquo;s strengths and protective efforts, and collaboratively build interventions that enhance these strengths and foster protective factors</li>
<li>Identify precautionary measures that the adult survivor took.</li>
<li>Analyze the impact of the perpetrator&rsquo;s violence on the children and risk of harm.</li>
<li>Determine high risk indicators for intimate partner homicide.</li>
<li>Provide coverage on the 24-hour crisis line during business hours (will be assigned shifts) and assistance with on-call (see below).</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Support DCFS involved Families and Provide Data for the DVCLP</b></p>
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The purpose of direct contact with families is to assist and support the family during the child welfare intervention, and to gather and interpret information that forms the basis for the effective intervention governed by an Informed Consent process.</p>
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<li>The DVLCA will engage with all members of the families to provide information about child welfare, support and education on domestic violence, domestic violence safety planning, crisis intervention, advocacy, expedited access to domestic violence services, and referral to other community or social services.</li>
<li>Direct contact with families may occur in the survivor&rsquo;s home in accordance with the Home Visiting Policy, shelter, DCFS Office, Child and Family Team Meeting, partner Domestic Violence Agency, or other safe location.</li>
<li>Update and maintain database for project and provide reports as needed.</li>
<li>Ensure appropriate releases are signed in order to communicate with partner organizations, including DCFS.</li>
<li>The DVLCA will have a case load of 2-4 clients in which they provide advocacy services and emotional support.</li></ul><br>
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Educate child welfare professionals about domestic violence and Sarah&rsquo;s Inn services.</b></p>
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The purpose of trainings/education is to increase cross-system understanding of child welfare and domestic violence by specifically focusing on identified topics that enhance the ability of child welfare professionals to meet the complex needs of families experiencing domestic violence and to ensure that the domestic violence community, in turn understands the experiences of families in the child welfare system.</p>
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<li>In collaboration with Sarah&rsquo;s Inn&rsquo;s Training &amp; Education Program, provide training to child welfare staff partner domestic violence staff, judges and community partners/stakeholders.</li>
<li>In collaboration with Sarah&rsquo;s Inn&rsquo;s Training &amp; Education Program, coordinate and train on topics, including but not limited to, dynamics and impact of domestic violence, unique needs of adult victims and children, partnering with domestic violence survivors to achieve child safety, safety planning strategies, perpetrator engagement and accountability, the impact of perpetrators&rsquo; violence on children and DV/child welfare best practice.</li>
<li>In coordination with the Domestic Violence Co-location Project partners, develop opportunities for co-trainings between agency and DCFS.</li>
<li>Participate in DCFS training opportunities.</li></ul><br>
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Provide comprehensive and quality services to victims of domestic violence and their families (includes children and teen witnesses) directly served by Sarah&rsquo;s Inn.
</b></p><ul><li>Provide direct DV services to survivors who contact Sarah&rsquo;s Inn directly. Any persons referred by the DVCLP should be assigned to a different staff member.</li>
<li>Provide on-going counseling and emotional support to victims of domestic violence and their families through in-person individual sessions and group sessions.</li>
<li>Provide crisis intervention, general and legal advocacy, referral, domestic violence education, safety planning, and emotional support for victims of domestic violence and their families over the phone or in-person.</li>
<li>Advocate on behalf of victims of domestic violence and their families within various systems to include social service, housing, economic, legal, health care and education.</li>
<li>Ensure professional relationships with clients to create an atmosphere of empathy, safety and support.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate and current information regarding issues and policies impacting clients and their families.</li>
<li>Design, plan and facilitate support and education groups if applicable.</li>
<li>Update and enhance knowledge of community resources and materials relevant to the clients we serve.</li>
<li>Coordinate responsibilities with team members to ensure client needs are met.</li>
<li>Update client files in a timely and accurate manner.</li>
<li>Update client case notes and service codes in a timely and accurate manner.</li>
<li>Achieve productivity expectations pertaining to service hours.</li>
<li>Maintain knowledge of internal organizational guidelines and protocols.</li>
<li>Work effectively with Intervention interns and volunteers.</li>
<li>Provide coverage on the 24-hour crisis line during business hours (will be assigned shifts) and assistance with on-call (see below).</li></ul><br>
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Actively participate in Community Collaborations</b> <b>and Education
</b></p><p>The purpose of involving the DVCLA in community collaborations is to include the child welfare voice at community tables involving domestic violence and to coordinate a cross-sector team that collaborates to meet the needs of child welfare involved families.</p>
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<li>Engage in current stakeholder initiatives and/or create new community stakeholder teams as necessary.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Provide community education presentations and professional trainings.</li>
<li>Participate in community awareness events.</li>
<li>Provide internal training to staff, volunteers, and interns.</li></ul><br>
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Participate in the on-call rotation for crisis line in order to support crisis line volunteers and clients (if exempt/full-time).</b></p>
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<li>Provide back-up support using the on-call phone for the crisis line off hours (evenings, nights, and weekends) for a week-long shift. Position could have up to 4 week-long shifts a year.</li>
<li>Ensure support of volunteers who are on the line. Providing coverage if needed, answering questions, providing guidance, and taking over when clients are in need of support only staff can approve (hotel stays, transportation, food, etc.).</li>
<li>Texting shift reminders to the volunteers who are scheduled.</li>
<li>When on-call, responsible for responding to text line requests. The text line is directly linked to the on-call phone.</li>
<li>Provide prompt feedback about concerns or successes during the on-call shift to the Volunteer and In-Kind Coordinator.</li>
<li>Responsible for understanding and implementing the on-call and financial assistance procedures including awareness of technology used and troubleshooting as needed.</li></ul><br>
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Supervisory Responsibilities:</b>
</p><ul><li>This job has no supervisory responsibilities.</li></ul><br>
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Locations and Schedule</b>:</p>
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Your time will be spent supporting the following DCFS locations (in-person and remote):</p>
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8300 S. Emerald, Chicago, IL</p>
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1340 S. Damen, Chicago, IL</p>
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4415 Harrison, Hillside, IL</p><br>
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Our office is located at 1547 Circle Ave, Forest Park, IL.</p><br>
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Overall, this position is Monday through Friday during normal business hours, however there will be exceptions requiring evening and weekend hours (i.e. for Client or Sarah&rsquo;s Inn Events, outreach events, on-call duties, and if clients are experiencing an emergency).</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Qualifications:
</b></p><p>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Education and/or Experience:</b>
</p><ul><li>BA degree and/or equivalent experience required.</li>
</ul><ul><li>One year or more experience providing direct service advocacy on behalf of victims of domestic violence and their families preferred.</li>
<li>One year or more experience providing counseling, advocacy, and/or case management services to families (volunteer and internship experiences included) preferred.</li>
<li>One year or more experience working with or within the child welfare system preferred.</li>
<li>One year or more experience in coordination of services and development of community partnerships preferred.</li>
<li>Completion of an Illinois Certified 40-Hour Domestic Violence Training preferred or required to complete within two months of employment.</li></ul><br>
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Knowledge and Skills:</b></p>
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<li>Excellent oral and written communication skills.</li>
<li>Excellent organizational skills.</li>
<li>Fluency in Spanish, oral and written, required.</li>
<li>Demonstrated computer experience.</li>
<li>Knowledge of victims&rsquo;, children and youth issues specifically related to domestic violence preferred<i>.</i></li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle a variety of tasks, and meet established deadlines.</li>
<li>Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a wide variety of people, including but not limited to board members, staff, volunteers, interns, government officials, community partners, organizational donors and media.</li>
<li>Commitment to and experience in working with people from diverse cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic backgrounds.</li>
<li>Ability to work some evening and weekend hours.</li>
<li>Valid driver&rsquo;s license, access to a reliable car with current insurance.</li></ul><br>
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Success Factors/Job Competencies:
</b></p><ul><li>Integrity&amp; Ethics &ndash; models SAI Vision, Mission &amp; Values</li>
<li>Customer Focus &ndash; demonstrates commitment to customer</li>
</ul><ul><li>Collaboration &amp; Teamwork &ndash; embraces an inclusive workplace</li>
<li>Quality &ndash; produces quality work product</li>
<li>Innovation/Continuous Improvement &ndash; finds new and better ways of doing things</li>
<li>Job Knowledge &ndash; demonstrates a clear understanding of and executes roles and responsibilities</li>
<li>Time Management/Productivity &ndash; manages time and resources effectively</li>
<li>Problem Solving/Decision Making &ndash; demonstrates proper judgment, problem solving and decision making</li>
<li>Independence/Initiative &ndash; works with little or no supervision and seeks out new work</li>
<li>Communication &ndash; effectively communicates</li></ul><br>
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Physical demands and work environment:</b></p>
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The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p>
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 <i>Physical demands</i>: While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Performance Standards:
</b></p><ul><li>Annual performance evaluation</li>
<li>Attainment of annual goals established between supervisor and incumbent</li></ul></div>

Community Advocate- DV Co-Located (Bilingual)

Hendall Inc.

<div><p><b>OVERVIEW</b></p><p>
Hendall Inc., a mission-focused professional services firm based in Rockville, MD, is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Call Center Specialist to support a high-visibility call center that operates 24/7/365 to assist unaccompanied alien children (UAC), their sponsors, and related parties.</p><p>
This role involves responding to sensitive, high-impact calls and providing real-time guidance, crisis response, and resource coordination to promote the safety and well-being of vulnerable youth. We are offering full-time and part-time roles which include nights, weekends, and holidays. <b>Candidates must be available to work in either El Paso, TX or Rockville, MD.</b></p><p><b>
DUTIES</b></p><ul><li>
Deliver high-quality, compassionate services to UAC, sponsors, community members, and other callers</li><li>
Communicate effectively in English and Spanish</li><li>
Maintain professional judgment, especially during crisis calls</li><li>
Respond to calls promptly</li><li>
Manage and de-escalate calls from individuals in crisis</li><li>
Triage calls for appropriate responses, referrals, and documentation</li><li>
Provide case management/referral services</li><li>
Apply quality standards to all calls and meet program deadlines</li><li>
Work with stakeholders, including legal service providers and court officials</li><li>
Assess changes affecting child safety and make referrals to officials</li><li>
Follow protocols and policies in call handling including post-call documentation</li></ul><p><b>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as psychology, social work, mental health, or a related field.</li><li>
At least 1 year of child welfare experience.</li><li>
Bilingual in English and Spanish.</li><li>
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.</li><li>
Comfortable learning new systems and working with case management software.</li><li>
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>
Ability to navigate sensitive conversations and emotionally charged topics with professionalism and empathy.</li></ul><p><b>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></p><ul><li>
Prior call center experience, especially in behavioral health or child/family services.</li><li>
Familiarity with Federal government programs that support UAC.</li><li>
Working knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and best practices in crisis intervention.</li></ul><p><b>
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</b></p><ul><li>
This is an onsite role located in our secure El Paso, TX and Rockville, MD facilities. <b>Remote/virtual work is prohibited.</b></li><li>
As part of a 24x7x365 essential operation, this position may require work on <b>evenings, weekends, holidays, or during emergency situations</b>.</li><li>
A mandatory 3-week training period (combination of webinars, self-paced learning, and workshops) must be completed prior to shift assignment.</li><li><b>
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required. Must be eligible for Public Trust clearance</b></li></ul><p><b>
Salary Range:</b> $18.00 per hour plus $5.09/hour health and welfare benefit</p><p>
For a complete listing of benefits, please visit our careers page at www.hendall.com/careers</p><p>
Hendall Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.</p></div>

Call Center Specialist

State of Nevada

<div></div><div><div><div><p>***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***</p>
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</div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Summary</b></h2></div>
<div><p>DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES is recruiting for a Casework Management Specialist 3 in the Winnemucca Child Welfare Office. Under supervision, incumbents determine social service needs of clients, develop appropriate solutions and case plans, and provide ongoing case management services. Incumbent provides child welfare services to children and families to develop and implement a case plan that presents intervention strategies to meet the child's needs; ensures children have their medical, mental health and educational needs met; provides strength-based family centered case management services to families that promote the safety and well-being and permanency of children, including home visits, monitoring services, report preparation and record keeping. Incumbents receive training in performing the duties outlined in the series concept.<br>
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.<br>
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Casework Management Specialists provide casework services and service coordination for children, vulnerable and/or older adults, and their respective families and may be assigned to one of many specialized programs and/or facilities where duties may be performed in the home and/or any similar residential setting.</p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, special education, human growth and development, criminal justice, psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, gerontology, or closely related social science or human services related field and two years of professional experience providing casework services specific to children, adults, families, or vulnerable and/or older adults in a health and/or human services setting; OR one year of experience as a Casework Management Specialist II or Social Worker II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience above the Bachelor's degree level as described above.</p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Duties</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Develop, manage, and implement case plans and safety plans by interviewing the client, family members, collaterals, court stakeholders and care providers to support the safety, permanency, and well-being of assigned clientele; on a continuing basis, assess individuals/clients using agency approved assessment tools to evaluate, identify and determine social service needs and advise clients of their service related rights and responsibilities; identify goals and develop strategies based on established objectives and available resources; review client&rsquo;s history, report observations and recommend changes; remediate deficits and provide intervention strategies; assist care providers in learning techniques to enhance the care provider/client relationship; evaluate the effectiveness of the plan in meeting the client, family and care provider needs; utilize evidence based practices to bring about change behavior to ensure client goals are accomplished; review plan with client and family/care provider and revise as needed.<br>
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Monitor client and family progress; develop, identify, obtain, coordinate, monitor and evaluate resources and services to meet client and family/care provider needs; make referrals to other service providers and community resources; assist clients in obtaining financial assistance as appropriate; coordinate services with outside agency service providers; consult with other clinicians, social workers, medical personnel, vendors, contractors, school districts, courts, other public agencies, community organizations, law enforcement and professionals in the legal system to exchange information; serve as motivator and negotiator to arrange and resolve service delivery issues; utilize crisis intervention to manage angry, hostile or combative clientele.<br>
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Conduct assessments, have contact with children, vulnerable and/or older adults, and their respective families and perform home visits using motivational interviewing; monitor follow-up services specified in the case and/or safety plan; arrange, assist, and/or provide transportation for clients to various appointments and community assistance services as necessary; prepare reports for court on family function recommendations; monitor providers to ensure services are provided; monitor quality of the living environment; train care providers as necessary as outlined in the approved agency provider standards; review billing forms for accuracy of services provided, assist clients with applying for program(s) and/or ongoing eligibility requirements.<br>
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Adhere to all regulatory and agency standards for documentation; document case activities, client contact and progress in case records; prepare and submit a variety of written reports related to the evaluation of clients and services provided and evaluation to courts and other federal and State agencies; provide information to treatment/service team members, other professionals, family members, care providers, administrators, and judiciary; prepare correspondence and submit forms and documentation as required.<br>
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Participate in multidisciplinary teams and attend staff, committee, task force and/or other scheduled meetings to discuss and provide input concerning critical client issues and problems; meet with professionals in local communities to develop program awareness and partnerships; may attend and participate in in-service training, workshops, seminars, and continuing education programs to enhance knowledge, skills and abilities related to job performance.<br>
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Perform related duties as assigned.<br>
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Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties as described above.</p></div><br>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.</b><br>
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<b>Knowledge of:</b> applicable federal and State laws and regulations and agency policies, practices and procedures regarding human characteristics which indicate dysfunction; developing, implementing and managing case and safety plans for children, vulnerable and/or older adults, and their respective family members; motivational interviewing techniques and Stages of Change Theory; clients rights and confidentiality laws; court procedures.<br>
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<b>Skill in:</b> maintenance of accurate case management records and entry of case management data into assigned database.<br>
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<b>Ability to:</b> take decisive action to protect vulnerable at risk clients; apply advanced case work methods and principles; remain calm, think clearly and act professionally and decisively while dealing with stressful situations and/or difficult clients; conduct home visits; supervise child/parent visits; testify in court proceedings; prepare periodic and permanency reports and comprehensive recommendations to court system; monitor compliance with court orders<i>.</i><br>
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<i>Recruiter Contact Information: Victoria Sheehan - Torisheehan@admin.nv.gov</i></p></div><br>
</div><p></p><div><div><p>The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.</p>
<p><b>Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.</b></p></div></div></div>

CASEWORK MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST 3 - WINNEMUCCA

<div></div><div><div><div><p>***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***</p>
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</div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Summary</b></h2></div>
<div><p>DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES is recruiting for a Social Worker 1 underfilling a Social Worker 3 position in the Carson City Child Welfare office. Position works independently to provide child welfare services to children and families to include but not limited to: Assess/ manage for on-going safety threats throughout the life of the case; deliver strength-based family centered case management permanency services to families that promote the safety and well-being and permanency of children. Ensure children have their medical, mental health and educational needs met. Ensure Case Plans are developed and reviewed in accordance w/ policy and practice guidelines; documentation of assessments, CFT&rsquo;s, monthly caseworker visits, court reports, social summaries, diligent search efforts, TPR packets and other pertinent paperwork. A current Nevada Social Work license is a requirement for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.<br>
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Social Workers are licensed professionals who provide case management services to children, families, vulnerable adults with intellectual, developmental, physical disabilities, serious mental illness, and older adults (collectively referred to as &ldquo;vulnerable adults&rdquo;) and other individuals within local communities and institutions. Case management is defined as the process by which an individual's needs are identified and the social, habilitative, and medical services designed to meet those needs are located, coordinated, and monitored. Positions in this series may specialize in one service area, or may work in several areas as a generalist, depending upon the needs of the community and the mission of the agency to which it is assigned.</p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Licensure or provisional licensure as a Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, Independent Social Worker, or Associate in Social Work.</p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Duties</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Assess and reassess client levels of functioning by interviewing clients, family members and other community contacts; utilize tests, inventories, and other assessment tools; review medical, legal and law enforcement reports; and evaluate client resources for the purpose of identifying the level of assistance needed and services appropriate to meet client emotional, social, financial and health needs.<br>
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Develop and implement a case plan that presents intervention strategies to meet client needs including alternative placement, job training, socialization, nursing services, legal and medical intervention, and financial assistance according to federal and State regulatory guidelines and budget limitations.<br>
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Locate and coordinate a network of services and resources provided by other State agencies, community organizations and private service providers in areas such as mental health, substance abuse, rehabilitation, developmental, homemaking, financial assistance, and employment programs pertinent to assessing client needs and case plan goals.<br>
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Provide ongoing case management services by conducting home visits, monitoring delivery of services and quality of care, and reassessing client needs; track client progress and well-being, evaluate case plan effectiveness, and effectively manage resources; assist clients in identifying strengths and barriers and developing problem- solving and coping abilities; collaborate and coordinate case reviews with families, friends, attorneys and multiple agencies including social and community services and law enforcement to ensure case continuity and prevent conflicting case plans and duplication of services.<br>
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May organize multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings to assist in strategic assessment and planning of protective services, issues regarding the delivery of service, programs, or individual plans for preventing, identifying, remedying, or treating abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation, or abandonment of children or vulnerable adults; MDT teams may include representatives of other organizations concerned with education, law enforcement, or physical and/or mental health.<br>
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Document case activities; maintain written case histories to include client status, progress and assessment results; complete necessary forms and prepare relevant correspondence and case reports according to applicable policies, procedures, laws and regulations.<br>
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Provide crisis intervention in the office or community setting to include responding to emergency calls; report instances of neglect or abuse to the appropriate authorities; utilize appropriate controls for individuals who may be aggressive, combative, or hostile by following established protocols and policies. May provide technical assistance, training, guidance and/or serve as lead workers to other new or experienced Social Workers; may train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of non-professional staff such as Family Support Workers and Administrative Assistants.<br>
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Perform related duties as assigned.<br>
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Under close supervision, incumbents at this level function in a trainee capacity, learning to determine social service needs of clients, develop appropriate solutions and case plans, and provide ongoing case management services. This is the trainee level in the series and progression to the next level in the series may occur upon meeting minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with the recommendation of the appointing authority.</p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>General knowledge of:</b> social problems which call for the use of public and private community resources; philosophy of social work; social work ethics; dynamics of human behavior including interpersonal relationships and social interaction; confidentiality laws; client rights; case management practices; signs of substance abuse, mental illness and domestic violence.<br>
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<b>Ability to: </b>understand and accept the differences in human behavior caused by deprivation, abuse and neglect; effectively interact with persons from a variety of economic, cultural, social and educational backgrounds; work objectively with individuals who may be hostile, uncooperative and verbally abusive; recognize signs of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation and report it to the proper authorities; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; compose grammatically correct correspondence and reports; read and understand technical and legal documents; read and interpret program regulations and policies; add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, decimals and fractions; assemble, analyze and report data; organize and prioritize work; participate as a team member; work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction; transport clients to identified services as required; operate a computer sufficient to enter, store and retrieve data.<br>
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Recruiter Contact Information: Victoria Sheehan - Torisheehan@admin.nv.gov</p></div><br>
</div><p></p><div><div><p>The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.</p>
<p><b>Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.</b></p></div></div></div>

SOCIAL WORKER 1 - UNDERFILL

StepStone Family & Youth Services

<div>Our Company:
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StepStone Family &amp; Youth Services</div><div></div>
Overview:
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StepStone Family &amp; Youth Services provides trauma informed, youth centered services to children and families involved in foster care. The Foster Care Case Manager plays a vital role in supporting youth and foster families through service coordination, advocacy, and individualized support that promotes safety, stability, permanency, and positive outcomes.</div><div></div><div><br>
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Foster Care Case Manager who is passionate about supporting children and families through trauma informed, strengths based, and family centered practices. This role is ideal for a professional who understands the impact of trauma, loss, and disrupted family systems and is committed to helping youth and families build resilience and long term success.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Foster Care Case Manager works closely with foster families, biological families, treatment teams, schools, community providers, and referral sources to support placement stability, emotional wellbeing, and coordinated care for youth in foster care. Through ongoing communication, advocacy, and service planning, this position helps ensure youth and families receive responsive and supportive services tailored to their unique needs.</div><div></div><div><br>
The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, empathetic, and committed to delivering high quality services while maintaining professionalism, compliance, and a trauma informed approach throughout all aspects of service delivery.</div>
Responsibilities:
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The Foster Care Case Manager works under the supervision of the Program Manager. They are responsible for the delivery of case management services, individual and family counseling and training and supervision of foster families. The Foster Care Case Manager assists the Program Manager in developing individual treatment plans for troubled children and their families. They maintain weekly contact with the foster families, children, and bio-families and monitors the progress of the child and family throughout the placement. They assist with training, home studies, and evaluation of foster parents. The Foster Care Case Manager uses standardized tools to measure social and emotional progress and outcomes and prepares written treatment plans and progress reports.</p><p>
PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIP: The Foster Care Case Manager makes decisions regarding the placement and treatment of neglected, abused, disturbed, and medically complex children. He or she will have good verbal and writing skills. They will be capable of working with children, parents, foster parents, client agencies and the courts. The Foster Care Case Manager will be creative, pragmatic, assertive, and know when to act independently and when to seek the advice of others.</p><p>
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES. The position includes, but is not limited to, the following:
</p><ul><li>Reviews referrals and matches children with appropriate foster families.</li><li>
Places children in state licensed or state certified foster homes.</li><li>
Obtains all state and agency required documentation for child in care.</li><li>
Provides weekly documented contact and at bi-weekly visits to child and foster home.</li><li>
Visits each assigned child at least once each month away from the foster home.</li><li>
Prepares a treatment plan for the child within 21 days of placement and quarterly thereafter.</li><li>
Prepares monthly progress reports for assigned children.</li><li>
Provides Independent Living training and monthly ILP progress reports for assigned clients.</li><li>
Provides reunification services to the biological families when required by treatment plan.</li><li>
Coordinates visitation of children with biological parents, siblings, and relatives.</li><li>
Provides supervised visits with parents, siblings, and relative when required by court.</li><li>
Acts as liaison person with placing agencies, schools, and other community agencies.</li><li>
Attends court hearings and review hearings.</li><li>
Attends staff meetings and treatment planning meetings as required.</li><li>
Completes interviews, training and home studies on prospective foster parents as needed.</li><li>
Attends conferences and seminars as required for annual training requirement.</li><li>
Conducts/participates in two or more foster parent support group meetings each year.</li><li>
Maintains flexible working hours and works weekends or holidays as needed.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
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The Foster Care Case Manager has a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling, or related human services field and two years&rsquo; experience working with children and families. A bachelor&rsquo;s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling, or related human services field and five years&rsquo; experience with a placing agency working with troubled children and families may be consider in lieu of a graduate degree.</div>
About our Line of Business: StepStone Family and Youth Services, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides the full spectrum of support to children in need of alternative, safer, and more positive living environments with residential and family services. StepStone connects children and youth who need homes with foster families, as well as foster care training, respite care and support services. For young adults transitioning from foster care to independent living, StepStone provides personalized guidance and training on basic life skills, including money management and education. For more information, please visit www.stepstoneyouth.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. Salary Range: USD $50,000.00 - $52,000.00 / Year</div>

Foster Care Case Manager

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