Your Mission in Action
The Co-Lead Case Manager will assist the Lead Case Manager with the overall responsibility of developing and managing the implementation of case management operational policies and procedures and case management services of unaccompanied children in accordance with agency policies, licensing, and funding standards and requirements, and other federal, state, CARF and local regulatory requirements. If needed, this position will carry an active caseload.
All Upbring Children's Shelters employees must comply with ORR's vaccination mandate.
All staff must be able to show proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route if working directly with unaccompanied children (UC). Medical and Religious exemptions may be requested after an offer of employment is accepted.
Responsibilities
Review and monitor the family reunification packets, intake/eligibility, verification, assessment, and approval process for incoming unaccompanied children; assist with the interview process of unaccompanied children to determine eligibility, conduct needs assessment, and obtain pertinent information to assist in the delivery of program services
Participate in planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating updated/revised ORR Policy and Procedures with case management department
Maintain an active caseload if needed and provide case management services that meet the needs of the unaccompanied children and are in accordance with agency policies, licensing and funding standards and requirements, and other federal, state, CARF, HIPPA, and local regulatory requirements
Collaborate with Lead Case manager in ensuring the completion of all necessary paperwork and documentation within the allotted timeframes of all unaccompanied children’s placement intake and discharge procedures
Collaborate with Lead Case Manager to maintain systems and processes for required statistical data and reports; complete weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to meet agency requirements, licensing and funding standards and guidelines, and other regulatory requirements
Ensure all case management services, case files, and service plan outcomes meet licensing standards and will successfully pass auditing guidelines; complete, maintain, and review case files and records, including, but not limited to official documents, relevant and required information in accordance with licensing and funding standards and other regulatory requirements
Work closely with the Lead Case Manager interdisciplinary team to develop, monitor, manage, and evaluate individual treatment and behavior plans.
Collaborate with the supervision of case managers working together, communicating, and managing with consistency
Collaboratively work with the shelter departments to ensure and monitor the completion of all necessary assessments are completed in a timely manner per ORR Policy and Procedures
Other duties and projects as assigned
Coach and support staff to ensure they have the necessary tools and resources needed to optimize performance, ensure established program goals, and achieve operational excellence
Communicate with direct reports in periodic one-on-one meetings
Organize and deliver regularly scheduled staff meetings to communicate present, on-going, and future updates of pertinent information, projects, and initiatives
Work closely with management team to interview, hire, and onboard new employees who are strong cultural fits for Upbring
Work in collaboration with leadership and the People and Culture Team to arrange training; when needed, coordinate and/or provide in-service training for staff development
Regularly review employee performance, including goals and progress, to provide developmental feedback: use applicable agency development tools to facilitate growth and development in staff
Draft and issue the 90-day and annual evaluations, along with supporting documentation, as per established procedures; work in collaboration with staff to set goals during evaluation periods
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Masters’ degree in the behavioral sciences, human services, or social services fields AND at least one (1) year progressive employment experience that demonstrates supervisory and case management experience
OR
Bachelor’s degree in the behavioral sciences, human services, or social services fields AND at least two (2) years of progressive employment experience that demonstrates supervisory and case management experience
Must be 21 years of age or older per licensing requirements
Ability to establish rapport, trust, and boundaries with children, parents, and families
Strong interpersonal and people skills with the ability to work and interact with diverse groups of people
The ability to apply compassion and empathy, while dealing with stressful and difficult situations
The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a group
Excellent writing skills with the ability to write in a detailed and concise manner, writing free of grammatical errors
Strong and effective communication (verbal) skills with the ability to clearly communicate thoughts and provide instruction
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to monitor the case management department’s heavy caseload and meet deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
Bilingual (English and Spanish based on service area and service population)
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in ORR Case Management
LMSW, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT
Perks at Upbring
Competitive PTO & paid holidays
Health, dental, vision insurance & more!
403(b) Plan
Employee Assistance Program
24/7 access to telemedicine and counseling services
Discounted Gym Memberships
Travel
This position may be required to travel up to 10%
Physical Demands & Work Conditions
This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of time
Position works in a child facility and has constant exposure to children
Lift, push, pull, move up to 50 lbs
The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.
Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status.
