Shelter Case Manager-Bilingual Required

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie has been caring for children throughout the Hudson Valley for over 175 years! We strive toempower children and families to achieve optimal health and well being. We are currently seeking a UC Case Manager to join our UC Shelter Program.

Position Summary:

The Case Managers is responsible for the delivery of case Management services to unaccompanied Children, UC, In care. The Case manager is responsible for all case management activities which includes: contacting/locating sponsors, and facilitation of the reunification process of UC-sponsor, including travel to various locations in the US. He/She contributes to the treatment plan development, completion of UC portal documentation, and maintenance of UC paper and electronic records and may attend immigration court with UC. Which also includes conducting a safe and timely release, verifying relationships, and ensuring the safety of the household prior to discharge,

Schedule:

Monday-Wednesday 9am-5pm, Thursday 2pm-10pm, Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday-Sunday OFF, with rotating on call responsibilties.

Sunday-Thursday 8am-4pm, Friday-Saturday OFF

The Children's Home offers an outstanding benefit package which includes weekly pay, medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and a great work environment! Paid time off includes 4 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days, 12 holidays and 9 sick days annually.

Essential: (Required)

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, Human Services, or other related field.
• Related Child Welfare and/or case management experience.
• New York State Driver's License in good standing as determined by the Agency.

Non-Essential: (Preferred)

• Master's Degree inPsychology, Human Services, or other related field
• Related Child Welfare and/or case management experience.

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Children's Home participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the form I-9