Bilingual Start HS PR Case Manager – Hybrid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403B retirement

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Insurance discounts

Training

Wellness program

Employee recognition

Job summary

MercyFirst in Brooklyn, NY, seeks a Case Manager for the START with Hope program. You will complete home study assessments for unaccompanied migrant children and their sponsor families, guiding them through the transition from ORR to their new placements.

The role requires travel, collaboration with supervisors, and close work with ORR, CW partners, and other networks. You will conduct initial screenings, prepare progress notes and service plans, and help ensure safety and well-being of children

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
• 2+ years of related experience working with children/youth and families, preferred for new immigrants.
• Bilingual Spanish required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Willingness to work varied shifts including evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to DEIB and agency mission.

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)

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in social work

Job description

MercyFirst in Brooklyn, NY, seeks a Case Manager for the START with Hope program. You will complete home study assessments for unaccompanied migrant children and their sponsor families, guiding them through the transition from ORR to their new placements.

The role requires travel, collaboration with supervisors, and close work with ORR, CW partners, and other networks. You will conduct initial screenings, prepare progress notes and service plans, and help ensure safety and well-being of children