About this role
Role Description
The PRS Caseworker (Level I) is responsible for conducting well-being and follow-up contact with children and their sponsors. The PRS Caseworker must have experience working with children and youth, be familiar with trauma-informed care, and child welfare practices.
Provides support to children and sponsors. Assesses and refers for additional services based on the needs of the family. Knowledge of local social services and community outreach. Experience working with diverse populations.
Qualifications
Minimal one year experience working with children and youth, case management, or child welfare services. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, or other social service field, preferred. Proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases. Proficient in Spanish and able to communicate effectively with children, sponsors, and staff. Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows (Microsoft Word/Excel). Valid state driver’s license and eligible to drive to facilitate program services as required by contractual agreement. Ability to obtain Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification and First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR).
Requirements
Manages an assigned caseload (fluctuates) of post-release services. Complies with US and ORR policies, procedures, and mandated timeframes. Collaborates with care providers in verifying and assessing whether additional information may be necessary to determine successful sponsorship. Evaluates the sponsor’s ability to provide appropriate care and a safe living environment for the child. Assesses, identifies, verifies, and makes recommendations in areas where additional support, resources, or information may be needed. Maintains telephone contact and conducts virtual and on occasion, in-person home visits with children and sponsors. Collaborates with PRS CW I, PRS Case Manager II, and PRS Case Manager III on ongoing assessment of cases. Continues ongoing case worker services through assessments, planning, evaluating, facilitating, and providing psychoeducation. Maintains appropriate documentation, safeguards confidential records, and protects personally identifiable information. Identifies and reports concerns related to children and sponsors, life-changing events, and significant incidents. Acts as a mandated reporter and reports abuse/neglect and exploitation to required entities. Participates in training, meetings, and maintains quality improvement initiatives. Some travel required to conduct in-person visits in surrounding locations in the United States. May include working evenings and weekends to meet timelines and reporting standards. Related duties as assigned and may be revised as needed to meet program needs. Attend all training, departmental, and program meetings to ensure up-to-date information is received.
Benefits
Remote work for eligible positions. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Company-paid life and disability insurance. 401K matched contributions up to 4%. Employee Assistance Program. Generous vacation time varies depending on program and position. 9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays. Long and short-term disability provided free. Company provides laptops and cellphones for positions that require them.