Bilingual Refugee Case Manager — Hybrid (Home Studies)

MercyFirst; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

403B retirement plan

Employer-paid life insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Training and development

Employee recognition

Job summary

MercyFirst in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Case Manager to complete home studies for unaccompanied migrant children and their sponsor families, coordinating with ORR and community providers. You will report to the Lead Case Manager in Refugee Services Home Studies & Post Release, work 40% travel, and support family reunification from placement to permanency.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in social work or related field, 2+ years with children and families, bilingual Spanish, valid driver's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in social work or related field.
• 2+ years of related experience working with children/youth and families.
• Bilingual (Spanish) required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability and willingness to work varied shifts including evenings and weekends.
• Must successfully complete all onboarding and vaccine/suitability requirements.

Responsibilities

• This position requires 40% traveling.
• Works in partnership with Lead Caseworker to maintain contact with ORR regarding incident management and any changes to UC status.
• Works in partnership with CW supervisor to liaison with other agencies and with other networks and providers on a weekly basis.
• Shadows new employees with assessments, child interviews and monitors the job performance of Case Managers.
• Provide case management and family reunification services to Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) and identified sponsors/permanency resources.
• Responsible for the initial and ongoing assessment of the needs of each UAC, including initial and ongoing screening for human trafficking concerns.
• Adhere to mandates and regulations for UAC's (i.e.: attending Immigration Court, providing related documentation to the judge).
• Maintain contact with Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) regarding incident management and any changes in a UAC's status.
• Prepare clear and accurate progress notes, needs assessments and Individual Service Plans.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Valid driver's license

Willingness to work evenings/weekends

Education

Bachelor's Degree in social work or related field

Job description

MercyFirst in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Case Manager to complete home studies for unaccompanied migrant children and their sponsor families, coordinating with ORR and community providers. You will report to the Lead Case Manager in Refugee Services Home Studies & Post Release, work 40% travel, and support family reunification from placement to permanency.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in social work or related field, 2+ years with children and families, bilingual Spanish, valid driver's