Case Manager III - LTFC (Bilingual Spanish)

Youth for Tomorrow; Bristow (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision benefits

Retirement match (up to 5%)

Paid holidays & personal days

Training & professional development

Job summary

Youth For Tomorrow seeks a Lead Case Manager for the Long-Term Foster Care Program to oversee case management for Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors (UIM). The role emphasizes interagency coordination, documentation of ISP and GOP plans, and supervision of junior staff.

You will ensure regulatory compliance and effective service delivery. Applicants should hold a Master’s in social work, psychology, or counseling (or a BSW with field supervision), and be fluent in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or a BSW with supervised field work in related settings.
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Responsibilities

• Lead LTFC Case Manager overseeing case management for four Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors (UIM).
• Coordinate interagency services and document ISP and GOP plans in a timely manner.
• Supervise assigned Case Managers, review cases, and support reporting and training needs.
• Develop, facilitate meetings, and monitor ISP/GOP progress and case reviews as required by ORR standards.
• Maintain complete electronic case files, communicate with families/sponsors, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Attend conferences, court hearings, and coordinate with residential staff and school personnel as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Leadership

Case management

Interagency coordination

Education

Master's Degree in social work, psychology, or counseling

Bachelor's degree in social work or psychology with field work experience

Tools

FAMCARE

UC Portal

Job description

Youth For Tomorrow is a 501 (c) (3) and a faith based, non-profit organization, founded in 1986 by Hall of Fame Football Coach Joe Gibbs. The organization is large, diverse, experienced and committed to serving at-risk youth.BenefitsYFT offers competitive pay, continuing education, and ongoing training. We offer a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees such as medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, and up to a 5% retirement match. We also offer supplemental insurance such as life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance and legal resources. We have 9 paid holidays and personal time off accruals.ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead Case Manager for the Long-Term Foster Care ProgramEnsure interagency services are being provided to residents in accordance with the ISP and GOP and are documented and disseminated to applicable parties in a timely and professional manner.Coordination of all services offered to each resident.Provision of case management services as required by interdepartmental standard 22 VAC 40-151-700 for four UIM cases.Lead LTFC Case Manager provides one-on-one supervision to assigned Case Managers and reviews their cases to ensure appropriate language, timely completion of reports and tasks, and to provide ongoing training as needed.Participation in the development, facilitate the meetings, writing the reports and monitor all service plans, including the production of ISP’s and Case Reviews based on standard protocol input from the Office of Refugee Resettlement.Participation in Evaluation Team decisions.Ensure planning process is oriented toward life skills, educational enrichment, preparation for age out (if applicable), safe family reunification, preparation for return to the country of origin, transfer to a higher level of care or less restrictive setting, or transition to an alternative living arrangement once legal immigration status has been obtained.Consistently document the provision of services in each Unaccompanied Child case file.Maintain direct contact with each assigned child in care with at least one scheduled meeting per week to discuss potential reunification options, life skills, educational support, workforce workshops, and/or legal updates.Coordinate with entities in the field to ensure the ISP/GOP (Goals and Objectives Plan) is successfully executed for each child in care.Maintain constant communication with the child’s family and/or sponsor as well as the legal service provider.Maintain complete and updated electronic case files for the child through FAMCARE and UC Portal.Work with Quality Assurance to ensure child’s files are complete and include detailed case notes, intake, assessment, legal, education, medical, and mental health information.Consult regularly with residential staff, clinicians, and public school staff to ensure child is receiving optimal services and to review and discuss those areas needing attention.Attend conferences, meetings, and/or court hearings as needed.Maintain child records and ensure compliance with Interdepartmental Regulations and generally accepted documentation principles.Ensure timely documentation of all required reportsKeep track of incoming LTFC referrals, distinguishing between internal and external referrals while also sending out documents to all parties for review.Ensure timely notification of appropriate personnel, parents, and agencies regarding incident reports, medical/dental emergencies, and other Child Level Events (CLE), as required by the ORR and/or licensing entity.Serve as primary point of contact for public school representatives, attorneys, and ORR representatives as needed.Advocate for the child and keep staff focused on child’s individual progress and goals while updating/referencing the GOP.Attend required meetings/staffing and participate in formal and informal professional training.Pursue professional development opportunities.Report to Director of UIM Clinical Services for job duties, quarterly/annual reports, to assist with other tasks, and for supervision.Attendance at all training mandated by YFT and respective governing entity to include but not limited to maintaining current CPR/First Aid certification, Handle with Care certification, and annual TB test/screening.All duties and responsibilities will support meeting the structured program of care outlined in DBHDS and DSS state standards (DBHDS: 12VAC 35-46-800; DSS: 22 VAC 40-151-720).Other duties as assigned by the CEO, Vice President of Programs, Associate Vice President of Programs, Director of UIM Case Management Reunification ServicesREQUIRED TRAININGS: ALL TRAINING REQUIRED BY YFT, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND LICENSING AND PLACING AGENCIESMaster’s Degree in social work, psychology, or counseling or;A baccalaureate degree in social work or psychology with documented field work experience and supervision by the program director or other staff employed by the provider with the same qualifications as required by 22 VAC 40-151-290 D or;A baccalaureate degree and three years of professional experience working with children.Current and maintained CPR, First Aid, and Handle With Care certification.Current and maintained annual TB tests/screenings.Knowledge of Standards for Interdepartmental Regulation of Children’s Residential Facilities and program services.Excellent organizational skills.Ability to communicate well with agencies, parents, and youth.Fluent in English and SpanishWriting proficiency in English and SpanishCORE COMPETENCIESKnowledge of DSS and ORR policies and regulations.Ability to provide individual supervision.Ability to help facilitate weekly federal staffing in absence of Lead Therapist – Clinical ServicesKnowledge of required weekly, monthly, and quarterly reportsKnowledge of all YFT policies and procedures in order to help staff in complying with theseExperience with successful completion of reunification process per ORR guidelines.Please note: Criminal background checks: FBI, Child Abuse and Neglect and HHS suitabilityYouth for Tomorrow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment based on race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status. Youth for Tomorrow exercises its right as a religious organization to employ people consistent with its religious beliefs, practices, and observances.