Description
Looking
to hire Traveling Case workers .
Looking to hire Case workers at PASO Home Study/Post Release Services Program REMOTE, an affiliate of Rite of Passage.
Our employees help people seeking safety from persecution in their home countries and reunite families torn apart by conflict. Combined with our residential programs we resettle and protect vulnerable children who arrive unaccompanied in the United States. We advocate for compassion and justice for all migrants. Joining our team is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a company driven by its powerful mission to make a difference.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Home Study/Post Release Services” program, operated by PASO, a Rite of Passage affiliate, provides supportive services to unaccompanied immigrant children after release from ORR custody. Reporting to Case Management/Personnel Supervisor, the HS/PRS Case Manager will conduct home studies, case management and supportive services to unaccompanied immigrant children once they are released to their sponsors in the assigned area.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Conduct home visits and phone contacts with the dual purpose of assessing safety and suitability of child’s placement with their caregiver (sponsor) and connecting child to services in the community to address risk factors.
Ongoing case management with a focus on screening and making appropriate referrals to address child’s needs in the following domains: Placement issues, safety issues, education, health, mental health, legal/immigration proceedings, substance abuse, independent living, criminal/juvenile justice, child enrichment activities.
Provide crisis intervention services directly, as needed, or connect family to services to ensure minor’s safety and well-being in a crisis situation.
Submit detailed and thorough documentation in compliance with PASO policies and procedures.
Apply social work best practices for thorough assessments of child’s progress and services provided.
Maintain regular and timely communication with supervisor around any issues concerning the child’s safety, stability, or well-being in the placement.
Participate in ongoing supervision.
Other duties as assigned.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Sociology, or other social service field, with particular focus on child and adolescent development.
Skills & Abilities:
Fluency in Spanish required
At least 21 years of age.
At least 1 year of experience with child welfare programs
Knowledge of community resources and ability to connect families to community services
Excellent clinical and crisis intervention skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Critical assessment and analysis skills
Ability to manage time effectively, multi-task, determine priorities, and work independently
Ability to do home visits up to 70%
Knowledge of and experience working with refugee or immigrant children preferred
Cross-cultural or international experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Special Position Requirements
Valid driver’s license required
Must be able to pass an FBI background check as well as a CA/N check for every state in which they have resided in the last five years.
Hybrid remote/in office work
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Travel Required
Yes
.
60%-70%
Qualifications
Skills
Behaviors
Preferred
Team Player
:
Works well as a member of a group
Leader
:
Inspires teammates to follow them
Dedicated
:
Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Loyal
:
Shows firm and constant support to a cause
Detail Oriented
:
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
:
Motivations
Preferred
Flexibility
:
Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Ability to Make an Impact
:
Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Goal Completion
:
Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Growth Opportunities
:
Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
:
Education
Required
Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field.
Preferred
Masters or better in Social Work.
Experience
Required
1 year:
Child welfare experience
Preferred
3 years:
Case Management experience