Case Manager, HSPRS - National

About the role

The Case Manager, located in South Carolina, works in a hybrid schedule (Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm) with occasional travel to cover different states. They provide specialized services related to home studies and post-release case management under the guidance of the Regional Manager.

Responsibilities

• Affirms and recommends reunification of children with potential sponsors through interviews and background checks, documenting findings in reports within set timelines.
• Conducts home visits to meet with children and their sponsors post-release, coordinates referrals, and plans services.
• Works with children and sponsors to ensure progress on individual service plans, assessing changes impacting safety.
• Maintains relationships with community services, serves as a point person for stakeholders, and participates in case management meetings.
• Maintains accurate records, ensures confidentiality, and submits required reports and documentation on time.
• Provides crisis intervention and involves Child Protective Services when necessary.
• Travels for home visits as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree or equivalent degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other behavioral science.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in family reunification, home assessment, report writing, family preservation, or general child welfare.
• Valid and active state driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 15 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Fluency in a second language, especially those relevant to the client base.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak effectively before groups.
• Knowledge of local community social services, family preservation, kinship care, and general child welfare.
• Experience working with immigrant populations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse work teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, and Windows operating systems.
• Ability to solve practical problems, interpret instructions, and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

• Ability to speak and fluency in a second language.
• Knowledge of home studies and post-release services.
• Strong networker, convener, relationship builder, and communicator.
• Strategic thought partnership and consultancy skills.
• Multi-language knowledge and/or ability.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with 3% employer contribution.
• Commuter benefits.
• Professional Development Assistance.
• Disability insurance.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Life/AD&D Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Special Vendor Discounted Offerings on Travel, Amusement Parks, etc.