Position Title:Home Study and Post Release Services Caseworker
Reports To: Regional Supervisor
Division: US Programs, Migrant and Emergency Services
Department: Children’s Service
Job Location: Jacksonville, FL
Grade Level: 6
FLSA & Union Status: Non-Exempt Non-Bargaining
Introduction:
Church World Service (CWS) is a not-for-profit, faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable solutions to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster. CWS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability or veteran status in employment or in the provision of services.
Primary Purpose:
The Home Study and Post Release Services Caseworker (HS and PRS Caseworker) will provide collaborative home study services to Unaccompanied Immigrant Children’s sponsors to support the safe and timely release of Unaccompanied Children (UC) from Federal care. In addition, the HS and PRS Caseworker will provide therapeutic, strengths-based and culturally and linguistically appropriate case management services to children post release from Federal care in the community where their sponsor resides. Caseworkers will conduct outreach and education to community service providers to supplement existing services that do not adequately address unique needs of immigrant children.
Essential Duties:
Home Study
Conduct in-person home visits to interview and provide psychoeducation to Sponsors.
Complete reports within 10 days of receiving Home Study referral with assessment information and findings.
Post Release Services
Conduct in-person home visits with children and sponsors post-release from federal care.
Conduct child centered needs assessments.
Develop individualized strength-based goal-oriented service plans.
Coordinate referrals in relevant service need areas such as legal, education, medical, mental health; Support immigrant children and sponsor with enrollment and access of services in community.
Provide psychoeducation to children and Sponsor on relevant topics.
Support children and sponsor to cope with family reunification stressors.
Monitor progress of goal completion.
Monitor the safety and well-being of children including but not limited to indications of trafficking and abuse and neglect.
Serve as a mandated reporter and work with child welfare as needed.
Network and develop partnerships within the local community to educate providers on children’s needs and to reinforce/increase partnerships in relevant areas.
Write case notes; enter data; complete reports in a time sensitive manner.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Experience
At least 1 year of experience working with children and youth, family reunification/preservation, and or foster care/child welfare and previous work experience and interest working with foreign born populations is required.
Ability to provide trauma-informed psychosocial education and case management is required.
Skills
Demonstrated skills in customer service, communication and ability to engage children and families by phone and online platforms
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals
Schedule and manage workloads to meet deadlines
Manage time effectively and prioritize tasks
Ability to use Microsoft applications and client databases
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment required
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to support CWS’ Platform on Racial Justice as a CWS employee required
Education & Certifications:
Minimum education of a bachelor's degree in social work (BSW) or an equivalent degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other behavioral science.
Special Requirements:
CWS’ U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Policy requires all new staff to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination as soon as reasonable, no longer than 60 days of employment. Any employee who is pregnant, who is nursing, who has a disability, or who has a medical condition that prevents them from safe vaccination, or who rejects vaccination because of sincerely held religious beliefs, may contact the CWS Benefits Administrator to request reasonable accommodation as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Spanish fluency (verbal and written) required
Valid Driver’s license
Personal vehicle and insurance
Willing to travel locally and long distance (by car and plane) to visit clients in their home and the community
If remote, must have access to reliable internet and proximity to airport for travel as assigned
Program requires FBI background check, child abuse/neglect check, Motor Vehicle Records check and Prison Rape Elimination Act check
Standard work hours with occasional evening/weekend availability as assigned
CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
