Case Manager - HSPRS

About the role

Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for a Case Manager position. The role involves conducting home studies, providing post-release services, and managing a high turnover caseload. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, experience conducting home studies, strong writing skills, knowledge of local community services, and experience working with immigrant populations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety for all youth on caseload
• Manage a high turnover caseload
• Comply with agency and regulatory policies and procedures
• Coordinate initial intake for each youth
• Conduct home studies
• Coordinate and handle an estimated caseload of 40 youth at any given time (HS and PRS cases)
• Contact each child and sponsor within 24 hours of case assignment
• Conduct safety screenings and mental health assessments
• Coordinate and schedule necessary services for each youth in their location
• Communicate regularly with the youth and sponsor to address any needs and/or concerns
• Ensure all assessments, reports, and team case notes are current in the hardcopy file and electronic file
• Ensure each youth is enrolled and attending school
• Respond to client emergencies within or outside 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, 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
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work well 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

Exempt. Regular hours entail Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, business hours. Must be flexible to meet program needs. Must be available to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends - required.

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
• Savings accounts
• Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits
• 401(k) available
• Corporate Discounts Program
• Identity Protection