Case Manager - Unaccompanied Children (UC), Foster Care

Samaritas

  • Lansing, MI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Position Details:🌟 Make a Difference Every Day – Join Us as a Case Manager for Unaccompanied Children in Foster Care homes! 🌟Are you passionate about helping children heal, grow, and thrive? Do you believe every child deserves safety, stability, and the chance to build a brighter future? We’re seeking a dedicated Case Manager to join our Foster Care program for Unaccompanied Children.In this role, you’ll be the bridge of support—guiding children through their foster care journey, advocating for their needs, and collaborating with foster families, schools, and community resources. You’ll ensure each child has the individualized care, stability, and encouragement they need to succeed.Welcome to Samaritas Nation!Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!This position has a bilingual pay rate of $50,112 annually and a non-bilingual pay rate of $48,024 annuallyWhat'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
  • Earned Sick Time
  • Awesome Employee Discounts
  • UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
  • Plus, many more benefits
:Samaritas provides services to youth who have traveled to the US for safety apart from their family or guardians. These youth are given status in the United States as Unaccompanied Children (UC). The children you will be serving will come from diverse and often times traumatic backgrounds, and are placed in both foster homes where Samaritas provides case management, therapy, and other supportive services. The program also helps these youth adjust to the customs and culture of the United States while pursuing their goals of education, English-language learning, and independence. As an Unaccompanied Children (UC) Foster Care Case Manager, you will be responsible for providing casework and supportive services to 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 to casework and supportive services, you will also be responsible for communicating with 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.Duties and Responsibilities
  • Ensure that all assigned youth on your caseload and under your supervision receive mandatory services while in care to include but not limited to mental health, medical, recreational, educational, and other supportive services in accordance with the time and documentation expectations of the program
  • Develop and completes assessments, service and treatment plans, progress notes, incident reports and any other necessary documentation in a timely manner. Create a trusting and safe relationship with the client and encourage personal growth of the client
  • Maintain accurate and current information on foster children in care, while ensuring contractor and the program’s internal documentation practices and reporting requirements are met
  • Actively participate in weekly staff meetings with the clinical team and stakeholders
  • Attend, facilitate, and assist with providing on-going education and support services to foster parents
  • Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to consult on cases, to review case plan and direction and to evaluate client participation and progress
  • Schedule meetings with foster parents and foster children on at least a monthly basis and address any concerns in service delivery
  • Translate both written and verbal communication for program clientele and staff, if bi-lingual
  • Maintain effective communication with community agencies or individuals involved in service provision
  • Attend internal and external training and apply newly gained knowledge in providing service
  • Attend and prepare for required court hearings (if applicable)
  • Transport clients on an as needed basis
  • Explore potential community resources and refer Case Managers and families for support, as needed
  • Knowledge of and adherence to federal, state, program and agency regulations
  • Ability to work flexible hours and work independently within the field
:Job QualificationsEducation, Training, and Licensure/Certification
  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or related field of study from an accredited college required
  • Master’s degree in Social Services or related field of study from an accredited college, preferred
Experience
  • At least two (2) years of experience in child welfare/case management, strongly preferred
  • Prior experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations preferred
  • Bi-lingual English and Spanish strongly preferred; additional compensation for bilingual
Additional Work Requirements
  • 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
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