Case Manager - JOR
Company: NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM
Location: Naperville
Posted on: June 19, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DetailsJob LocationIL - Naperville - Naperville, ILEducation
Level2 Year DegreeJob CategoryNonprofit - Social ServicesBilingual
Case Manager - JORWho We Are:National Youth Advocate Program has
been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to
grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and
innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we
serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and
individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth
Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.We
know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients
and communities, and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to
those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to
make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in
supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.Working At
NYAPNYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and
their families is a core value and one that we look for in our
newest team members.22 Days Off Each Year! Plus 10 Paid Holidays
Per Year!Medical, Dental, and VisionCompetitive salaries and
benefits including a 401(k), Summer Hours Off (reduced work
schedule), and Work Anniversary Trips!Position Summary The Case
Manager for NYAP's La Jornada (The Journey) Program focusing on
Long-Term Foster Care (LTFC) works to make a meaningful difference
in the lives of the minors who have fled their country of origin
and arrived in the U.S. without a parent or legal guardian. The
Case Manager works closely with minors, foster families, sponsor
families, and community partners to provide advocacy and support
towards targeted goals. RESPONSIBILITIES The Case Manager will
perform duties including, but not limited to: Performing all work
in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program's
mission, values, and philosophies.Responsible for following the
assigned intake, placement, and discharge procedures including
conducting/coordinating/reviewing/updating assigned assessments,
service plans, forms, and packets and collecting and uploading
assigned documents into NYAP's electronic health record (EHR)
system and the government's database (UCP) within the mandatory
timeframe.Writing required and additional progress notes for
assigned responsibilities, and uploading progress notes and
accompanying documents to NYAP's electronic health record (EHR)
system and the government's database (UCP) within the mandatory
timeframe.Coordinating with the team to identify minors' primary
sponsor, conducting and uploading sponsor assessments, and writing
and uploading progress notes to the EHR and UCP within required
timeframe.Conducting case reviews, including sponsor status update,
and uploading documents and progress notes to EHR and UCP within
required timeframe.Traveling to foster family and sponsor homes to
conduct home visits and completing and revising assessments with
all family members that live in the home to assess the family's
strengths and needs, as well as risk of harm to minors in the
home.Preparing for and participating in administrative and legal
reviews of the case plan.Maintaining contact with families through
regular and planned, as well as unannounced, visitation of parents
and minors.Communicating with potential foster families and
sponsors, and gathering necessary information and
documentation.Talking to relevant stakeholders and assessing foster
families and sponsors to formulate recommendations to Lead Case
Manager.Performing duties on-call as outlined in on-call
description when called upon to respond to after-hours
emergencies.Attending weekly supervision meetings and actively
participating in the supervision process and participating in
meetings and conferences with agency personnel and community
providers.Making immediate reports to the supervisor of incidents
involving risk of harm to minors or matters of concern affecting
agency function.Keeping family case record documentation properly
organized and filed according to HIPPA, COA, and agency
policies.Performing other duties as requested.MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor degree in education, psychology, sociology
or other relevant behavioral science field.Experience in the
delivery of social services in a diverse cultural population with
minors including infants, children, and adolescents.Bilingual
English/Spanish fluency required.Must have a valid driver's
license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good
driving record.Must be able to organize, navigate, and physically
escort youth to various travel destinations possibly including
airlines, trains, and buses. Travel includes out-of-state trips
unify youth with families.A willingness to work flexible and
non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers, families
of origin, and persons served.Capacity to remain objective,
professional, and effectively work with and be respectful and
sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic,
religious, and racial backgrounds.Possess a sincere desire and
ability to advocate for children facing behavioral health,
educational, legal, development, and socio-economic
challenges.Works well independently and as a team
member.Demonstrate exceptional customer service focused on caring
for people, connecting communities, and promoting peace.Proficient
use of desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people
management programs, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax
machines and photocopiers as well as software including word
processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
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