REMOTE WORK: YES, but residency in the following states is preferred:

　　Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming

　　BILINGUAL PREFERRED:English/Spanish. Interpreter services may be used for direct service delivery.

　　TRAVEL REQUIRED: Yes

　　SALARY: $65,000 - $70,000/Annually

　　OVERVIEW

　　The Level 2 Post Release Services (PRS) Case Manager plays a critical role in providing essential support and services to unaccompanied children and their sponsors. This position requires a high-level of technical and professional expertise to provide essential support and advocacy in ensuring the safety and well-being of children. The Level 2 PRS Case Manager primary focus is ensuring the well-being and successful integration of Unaccompanied Children (UC) into their new environment.

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate post placement services and comprehensive case management for UC.Carry a case minimum caseload of 15PRS cases, services are provided virtually and in person every 90 days.Complete individualized needs assessments with UC and sponsor, and develop case plans with particular attention to culture, language, and special circumstances.Provide ongoing case management services to children and families based on their assessed needs.Maintain a high standard of record-keeping according to AI and ORR policies and procedures utilizing the UC Portal and internal software systems.Provide information, education, referrals, outreach, advocacy, and support to ensure that each child receives the services they require.Assess the safety and appropriateness of the placement on an ongoing basis using child welfare principles and social work best practices through phone/video calls (using WhatsApp or other video conferencing tool), interviews, and home visits.Maintain confidentiality of health care records and information in keeping with HIPAA and Protected Health Information (PHI) requirements.Must maintain confidentiality in all program areas including information regarding youth.Coordinate and maintain communication with key stakeholders.Participate in regular training and communication sessions utilizing Teams, Zoom or other platforms required for communicating with peers, supervisor, and headquarters staff.Display professional conduct and ensure respectful interactions during any contact with children, coworkers, supervisors, ORR representatives, and other vendors or community members.Adhere to all state and federal laws and regulations.Follow all company policies and procedures.All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job duties indicated is not to be an exhaustive statement and other job-related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s).

　　POSITION REQUIREMENTS

　　Bachelor's degree in social work, behavioral science, or social services field with a minimum of two years' progressive experience in the field of social services, case management, child welfare.Experience in child welfare, child placements, family preservation and social service provision is desired.Must be skilled at writing professional, thorough assessment reports.Extensive knowledge of immigrant community local resources is desired.Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and ability to prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment.Must have a valid driver's license, insurance, and a clean driving record.Position requires up to 50 percent long distance travel with limited notic .The position is remote, and the candidate must have an appropriate workspace to complete documentation, client phone calls, and video conferencing.Proficient in Microsoft Office including using Excel and Teams for maintaining regular contact with supervisor.Ability to type and be computer literate. Comfortable with using a tablet/iPad, or laptop to complete daily assignments is required.Fluency in Spanish is preferred, proficiency in additional languages a plus. Interpreter services are made available as needed.Candidate must demonstrate a commitment to comply with mandatory state reporting requirement for child abuse and neglect.Candidate must pass a criminal background check that includes history of conviction of child and sexual abuse.Able to work cooperatively with a multi-disciplinary team including project staff, supervisors, office staff and .Able to maintain a cooperative, respectful, and positive disposition always.Possess or be able to obtain CPR and basic first aid certification; andDemonstrated support of AI's values by exhibiting respect for others, maintenance of confidential information and an appreciation of a multicultural workplaceTRAINING REQUIREMENTS

　　Satisfactory completion of Applied Intellect's Orientation and Training, including all web-based training.Satisfactory completion of ORR required training (online/web-based) prior to serving clients.Complete additional training as identified by supervisor or Human Resources.PHYSICAL DEMANDS

　　Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying; andQuantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements).EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

　　Applied Intellect is an equal opportunity employer. The above-listed duties and responsibilities are essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All job duties indicated are not to be an exhaustive statement and other job-related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s). This position is funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR); therefore, employment is based not only on the expectations communicated above but also based on continued funding. Due to federal grant requirements with ORR, applicants being considered for certain positions must be pre-approved for hire by the operation's ORR Project Officer.