Within 24 hours will meet with minor and introduce themselves Conduct initial intake assessment within 24 hours and enter in the UAC Portal.
Develop goal-oriented service plans and initiate the Individual Service Plan in the UAC Portal within five days
Identify and initiate communication with the potential sponsor
Once sponsor is identified, complete sponsor assessment within five days.
Complete the Case Review after 30 Days or if significant changes occur after five days or arrival into the program.
Service Delivery:
Gather sponsor information and assess whether the potential sponsor is a suitable sponsor who can safely provide for the physical and mental well-being of the child or youth.
Provide direct assistance on completing the sponsor application packet and ensuring provision of supporting documentation
Keep the sponsor informed of the child’s progress and current functioning; provide the sponsor with detailed information about the child’s needs in order to fully assess the sponsor’s ability to provide care and services, including completing a sponsor care plan, when necessary;
Meets minimally one time per week with each child on their caseload and provides status updates on the child’s case and provision of services.
Attends weekly staffing and provides weekly status updates to the unaccompanied alien child’s Case Coordinator and ORR/FFS on the progress in achieving a safe and timely release with family members as well as potential challenges that may delay a release.
Makes recommendations for Home Study, referral to Foster Care, Follow-up services, return to home country, or release recommendation.
Informs other stakeholders of the progress of a minor’s case, including notification that a minor may not have a potential sponsor, and any final release decisions.
Collaborates with the ORR/FFS and Case Coordinator and work with law enforcement officials regarding a minor pending release, if there are outstanding criminal charges or other issues.
Explore and secure resources for post-18 planning and safety planning.
Participates in staffing to determine a minor’s Supervision needs, as well as step up services.
Documentation, Monitoring and Reporting:
Maintain proper documentation by filing and uploading weekly the following documents that are included but no limited to: progress notes, and case summaries, case reviews and, change of venue/change of address, release requests, and Individual Service Plan, Family Reunification Packets, Home Studies.
Ensure the timely and accurate filing and uploading of documents in the portal system according to timeframes specified by ORR, Catholic Charities and COA Accreditation.
Discharge:
Ensure the completion of the discharge process by keeping all the necessary documents in record and notifications to the different agencies submitted.
Submits timely and accurate Reunification packet to GDIT Case Coordinator.
Coordinates the safe and timely release of the minor with approved sponsor.
Works towards meeting a weekly 20% discharge rate.
Risk Management and Quality Assurance:
Performs PQI functions as assigned by Supervisor.
Participates monthly in the fire drill
Timely and accurately submit Unusual Incident Reports and include all relevant documentation required by regulatory bodies.
Must be available to work beyond your regular schedule in crisis situations or if there is a declared agency emergency.
Additional Duties:
Participates in all related trainings, in-services, and staff meetings as required by COA and funding /licensing sources.
Incumbent will comply with all policies, procedures and requirements necessary to perform the functions of this position.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, late evenings and some weekends.
Consistently demonstrate the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current program needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
On call 24 hours 7 days a week unless otherwise specified by supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Educational & Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in the behavioral sciences, human services or social service fields.
Child Welfare and or Case Management experience is strongly encouraged.
Cutler Bay, Florida
Full Time