UC Case Manager

This position provides social work and case management services for assigned cases, in accordance with all applicable contractual and regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Conducts and documents ORR unaccompanied child (UC) assessments in accordance with ORR policies and procedures. 

May arrange referrals, consultations, therapeutic services, and confer with other specialists on the course of care and treatment. Reports significant incidents in accordance with ORR policies and procedures, and program services quality.

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This position has a pay rate annually of $45,760.00 to $49.920.00 (bilingual)  Provides social work and case management services for assigned cases, in accordance with all applicable contractual and regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Conducts and documents ORR unaccompanied child (UC) assessments in accordance with ORR policies and procedures. May arrange referrals, consultations, therapeutic services, and confer with other specialists on the course of care and treatment. Reports significant incidents in accordance with ORR policies and procedures, and program services quality. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Assume primary responsibility for all cases on assigned caseload. Provide a range of case management, including social casework, engagement, and mentoring
2. Collect, assess and document appropriate data and client progress. Assume responsibility for and complete documentation, reports, statistics, and assignments within required time frames and as required
3. Work collaboratively with referral sources, agencies, institutions and individuals who have pertinent roles in client's life situation
4. Take primary responsibility for intake and initial placement services for all newly referred cases
5. Coordinate placement arrangements with care provider, including transportation of children as needed
6. Provide more intensive supportive casework services to child, birth family, and care provider during initial placement and transfer
7. Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications 

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification 

• Bachelor degree in Social Work or related human service field
• Licensed by the State of Michigan preferred

Experience 

• One year experience in child welfare, preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities 

• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision
• Ability to utilize assessment, problem identification, and intervention with individuals, families, and groups
• Ability to work within complex social systems and coordinate resources as they apply to client needs
• Ability to deal constructively and appropriately with client apathy, hostility, resistance, and anger
• Ability to work in team relationships with other professionals from varied community groups, agencies, and disciplines
• Ability to read, write and speak fluent English. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Bilingual in the language of persons served is beneficial
• Ability to communicate with staff, outside agencies and others over the telephone and in person. Ability to input data into computer, make calculations, complete paperwork, and produce reports. Ability to read, review and proofread documents to determine accuracy. 
• Knowledge of: federal, state and local human service systems and resources, particularly as they apply to child and family services; human growth, development, and social environments with respect to child development, personality, family life, and ethnicity; and ability to employ basic social work skills
• Understanding of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the clients served

Additional Work Requirements 

• Participate in a system of 7-day case management services
• Unrestricted valid drivers license with good driving record. Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current automobile insurance

#socialwork #humanservices #childwelfare 2024-10775 About Samaritas:

Samaritas is a state-wide human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. Since 1934 - when were named Lutheran Charities - Samaritas has been committed to providing a safe and healthy pathway to brighter futures. In 1959, the organization merged with a similar group and was renamed Lutheran Social Services of Michigan. In 2016, in light of the growing diversity of our services, stakeholders, donors, congregational support and community partners, the organization re-branded to Samaritas. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services we provide. Since 1934, Samaritas has served others as an expression of the love of Christ with programs to help Michigan’s troubled families and disadvantaged individuals thrive. Samaritas is the state’s largest foster care agency with a full suite of family preservation programs and options like Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services to keep families together. Samaritas also manages five senior living facilities with a variety of geriatric care options. Additionally, Samaritas has resettlement services for refugees, housing solutions for adults with developmental disabilities and homeless families and Affordable Living communities for those who qualify for HUD housing. Visit samaritas.org for more information. Follow us on Facebook @IAmSamaritas, Twitter @IAmSamaritas or on Instagram @WeAreSamaritas.