Case Manager - HSPRS

About the role

Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for a Case Manager position. The position is located in Baltimore, Maryland and offers a starting salary of $64,500 annually.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home studies to assess the safety and suitability of homes for children referred through shelters or foster care providers.
• Provide post-release services to assess the needs of children and sponsors, and connect them with resources.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children on the caseload by monitoring placements on an ongoing basis.
• Manage a high turnover caseload of approximately 40 youth at any given time (both Home Study and Post Release Services cases).
• Coordinate initial intake for each youth, including conducting safety screenings and mental health assessments.
• Communicate regularly with the youth and sponsor to address any needs or concerns.
• Ensure all assessments, reports, and team case notes are current in both hardcopy and electronic files.
• Enroll and assist children in attending school.
• Respond to client emergencies within or outside of work hours.
• Travel throughout the region, and potentially outside of the assigned region, to complete home studies and in-person case contacts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant behavioral/social science field.
• Experience conducting home studies according to state requirements.
• Strong professional writing skills, particularly for assessment reports.
• Knowledge of local community social services.
• Experience working with immigrant populations.
• One to three years of progressive experience in case management.
• Child welfare experience.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with people from many cultures, non-English speakers, and LGBTQ children.
• Bilingual - English/Spanish preferred.
• Valid driver's license in a state located within the assigned region and personal, reliable vehicle to conduct home visits.
• Ability to travel extensively, both via ground and air.
• Reliable vehicle required to travel to clients' locations up to 3 hours away.

Physical Requirements

• Computer work requires sitting at a desk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Time driving and/or taking public transportation to conduct client and family services.

Schedule

The position is exempt and regular hours entail Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, business hours. Must be flexible to meet program needs and available to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Benefits

• 120 hours of vacation time; 12 sick days per year.
• 10 holidays, 3 personal days, medical appointment time.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pet and legal insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• FSA, transit, and parking savings accounts.
• Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits.
• 401(k) available.
• Corporate discounts program.
• Identity protection.