FYI Case Manager

Socket.dev; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckner Children and Family Services is seeking an FYI Case Manager in Lubbock, TX to provide case management for foster youth aging out and alumni pursuing self-sufficiency. This full-time, on-site role involves coordinating services, developing independent living plans, and partnering with community resources.

You will build relationships with education and housing providers, conduct plan reviews, and ensure timely documentation for the TWC grant while supporting participants in education,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required; minimum 1 year of related casework experience.
• Proficient knowledge of community resources and services.
• Proficient ability to speak, read and write English; Spanish preferred.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to drive as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist eligible participants to create self-sufficiency plans including education and employment.
• Provide case management, including reviewing and updating individualized service plans, case notes, and referrals.
• Assist participants with accessing housing and other community resources.
• Develop relationships with institutions and agencies providing education, training, employment, housing, and child care services to coordinate services.
• Develop and deliver independent living skills curriculum.
• Travel within a multi-county region to provide services and help develop program delivery.
• Complete documentation required by the TWC grant per guidelines.
• Remain up to date with TWC services and help foster youth with job searches and online profiles.
• Liaison to community and represent Buckner to outside agencies and TWC; host quarterly meetings with local TWC reps.
• Work with FYI program supervisor and alumni to engage participants in activities.
• Cultivate relationships with outside service providers to enhance service delivery; adhere to Buckner policies.

Skills

Case management

English proficiency

Driving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services or related field

Job description

Buckner Children and Family Services Community: Transitional Services

Location: Lubbock, TX

Address: 5307 W Loop 289, Lubbock TX 79414

Job Schedule: Full-Time/Onsite

The FYI Case Manager serves in a strategic function at Buckner Children and Family Services to provide case management services to foster care youth preparing for adulthood and to alumni who have previously been in Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) conservatorship desiring to improve their self-sufficiency. Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others!

What you'll do:

• Assist eligible program participants with creating self-sufficiency plan that includes education, vocational training, employment, and living skills.


• Provide case management services, including, but not limited to, reviewing, evaluating, and updating individualized service plans, case notes, financial distributions, and referrals.


• Assist program participants with accessing community resources, including, but not limited to, assisting with program enrollments, assisting with obtaining housing, and other services.


• Develop professional relationships with institutions and agencies that provide education, job training, living skills training, employment services, housing, and child care services in order to coordinate services for program participants.


• Assist with development and implementation of program materials, including the development and delivery of independent living skills curriculum.


• Travel as needed throughout a multi-county region to provide services to eligible clients and help develop programs to enhance the delivery of services to clients.


• Timely and accurately complete documentation required by the TWC grant in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.


• Remain up to date with TWC services and procedures, ensuring that TDFPS foster youth have access to those services and other employment opportunities. This will include helping foster youth with job searches, applications, and developing online profiles.


• Liaison to community and speak on behalf of Buckner to promote the FYI program. Represent Buckner to outside agencies and their representatives, including TDFPS, TWC and Casey Family Programs. Help arrange and host quarterly meetings with local county TWC representatives.


• Work with FYI Program Supervisor and other FYI personnel to engage alumni in the activities of the program/center; participate in an alumni advisory group.


• Cultivate and monitor relationships with outside service providers, agencies and organizations to develop relationships to enhance the delivery of services to clients. Other Responsibilities


• Maintain compliance with all Buckner policies, procedures, and requireme

What you'll bring:

• Requires in-depth understanding of a comprehensive field of knowledge normally associated with the attainment of a bachelor’s degree in social services or a related field. Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required. Minimum 1-year prior related casework experience required.


• Requires proficient knowledge of and/or work experience using community resources.


• Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English. Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish preferred.


• Requires prior related experience in delivering services to youth and/or young adults. Experience in the delivery of vocational or other self-sufficiency services preferred. Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner’s insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.


• Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people.


• Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

About Buckner Children and Family Services:

Since 1879 Buckner has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to the ending of life. Buckner is one of the oldest and most unique faith-based social service organizations of its kind, serving hundreds of thousands of people each year in the United States and around the world. Learn more about our programs and ministry at buckner.org. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.