HSPRS Case Manager-Northeast Region-Fully Remote

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie has been caring for children throughout the Hudson Valley for over 175 years! We strive to empower children and families to achieve optimal health and well being. We are currently seeking  a Case Manager (bilingual required) to work in our Home Study & Post Release Services (HS/PRS) Program for the Northeast Region.

The ideal candidate will live within a 100 mile radius of:

• Baltimore, Maryland
• Boston, Massachusetts

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for verifying the safe and appropriate placement of unaccompanied children in care, as well as the service delivery of community based services for the youth once they have been released from care. The verification of a safe placement is completed through a thorough assessment of family composition, confirming the identified sponsor's relationship to the youth and their motivation and ability to provide for the specialized needs of the child. This assessment is conducted via interviews with all pertinent parties and an in person home visit to assess safety and viability of the households ability to meet the youths needs. The delivery of community based services includes, but is not limited to: ensuring their safety and well-being, connecting youth and families with applicable community resources, and completing service provision reports in a timely manner.

This is a Full-Time, salaried position. 

Schedule:  TBD; Minimum of 37.5 hours/week

The Children's Home offers an outstanding benefit package which includes weekly pay, medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and a great work environment! Paid time off includes 4 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days, 12 holidays and 9 sick days annually.

MINIMUM:

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree or an equivalent degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other behavioral science equivalent

• At least 1 year of experience working with children and families

• Bilingual Spanish/English

• Valid NYS Driver License in good condition as determined by the Agency

• Must complete and pass a pre-employment physical, PPD and drug screen and an annual physical and PPD.

PREFERRED:

• Previous experience conducting home visits

• Experience working with unaccompanied children

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Children's Home participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the form I-9.