Bilingual Intensive Case Manager – Trauma-Informed (KY)

Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 56,700 - 69,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Employee Assistance Program

Health, vision, dental, and life保险

403b retirement plan with 3% match

Paid time off for sick time, vacation,

Job summary

Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes seeks an experienced PRS Intensive Case Manager to deliver focused mental health services and intensive case management for immigrant youth and sponsor families in Kentucky. The role requires flexibility for after-hours availability and travel as part of a 24/7 program operation.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree or equivalent clinical experience, be fluent in English and Spanish, and demonstrate knowledge of local social services and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or relevant behavioral science (or Bachelor’s with 5+ years of clinical experience).
• Licensure may be required or eligible (CSW/LCSW, LPCA/LPCC, AMFT/LMFT).
• Fluency in English and Spanish (oral and written).
• Knowledge of local community social services.
• Specialized experience with immigrant populations.
• Knowledge of family preservation, kinship care and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive mental health services, including psychoeducational support for recently migrated youth.
• Collaborate with youth, families, and case management team to develop short-term goals and treatment plans.
• Conduct weekly in-home visits for at least 30 days and maintain monthly contact for a minimum of 6 months.
• Provide in-person support during stressful or traumatic experiences (medical appointments, hospital visits).
• Document all client contacts, interventions, and assessments in compliance with KYUMH and ORR standards.
• Develop culturally competent clinical interventions to address trauma and assist youth in adjusting to life in the U.S.
• Conduct screenings for mental health, developmental needs, trauma history, and child trafficking; provide referrals as needed.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy, crisis intervention, and psychoeducation.
• Maintain effective working relationships with families, colleagues, and community agencies.
• Participate in case review meetings and present accurate client summaries.
• Ensure compliance with documentation standards in agency, state, and federal databases.
• Demonstrate cultural humility and trauma-informed practices.
• Requires frequent travel; occasional out-of-area and overnight travel, including airline travel.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Trauma-informed

Empathy

Knowledge of child welfare

Local social services knowledge

Immigrant populations experience

Education

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or relevant behavioral science

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of clinical experience

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes seeks an experienced PRS Intensive Case Manager to deliver focused mental health services and intensive case management for immigrant youth and sponsor families in Kentucky. The role requires flexibility for after-hours availability and travel as part of a 24/7 program operation.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree or equivalent clinical experience, be fluent in English and Spanish, and demonstrate knowledge of local social services and