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Reunification Case Manager - Kansas City, MO (Personal Services)



Title: Reunification Case Manager (Bilingual)

Location: Kansas City, MO

Duration: Contingent upon award

Travel: Required, As Needed

In anticipation of a contract award, we're looking to add Reunification Case Managers.  If you can envision joining a team where you will have the opportunity to provide mission driven results; then we are looking for you!

What You'll Get to Do!

The Case Managers will play a pivotal role in the success of the temporary shelter by identifying and vetting potential sponsors to place the unaccompanied children (UC). The Social Workers must effectively communicate with all departments to ensure the well-being of the UC.

Key functions you will perform!

  • Complete UC Assessments in accordance with the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) policies and procedures
  • Identify and vet potential sponsor(s) and conduct placement process
  • Help sponsor understand, fill out, and sign required ORR and other Federal agency forms and gather documentation for the Family Reunification Packet (FRP); if sponsor can't read or write, assist in filling out the required forms in the packet on their behalf for them to sign; if sponsor does not have an email address, help them create one
  • Keep the sponsor informed regarding the child's progress and current functioning
  • Discuss with the sponsor services that are available in the sponsor's community for the child
  • Regularly update UC portal with all UC case file required information, in accordance with ORR policies and procedures
  • Meet regularly with the UC to discuss progress, ask questions, and make sure they feel they are receiving proper care during their stay at the shelter
  • Identify Alternate Caregiver(s) (ACGs) as a back-up sponsor in case the sponsor is deported, has medical issues, or for any other reason is unable to continue to act as legal custodian of the UC
  • Provide weekly status updates on progress and/or challenges

What you will need to have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work or an equivalent degree in Psychology, Sociology or other relevant Behavioral Science
  • Two (2) or more years of demonstrated experience in social work
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English
  • Must be able to pass MVM's Child Care Aptitude Assessment and Spanish Language Assessment
  • Available to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
  • Available to travel as necessary

Preferred Skills:

  • Be highly motivated with exceptional time management skills with the ability to stay on task
  • Work independently as well as be able to work in a team setting
  • Have strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and follow through successfully
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Social work background or similar, with experience working on ORR programs
  • Background and knowledge of ORR programs and policies

Applicants selected will be subjected to a Government background investigation and may be required to meet the following conditions of employment:

  • US Citizenship
  • Favorable credit check
  • Clean criminal background check
  • Clean Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) or Child Protective Services (CPS) check
  • Successful completion of Spanish language assessment

These requirements are thoroughly reviewed during the employment screening process. Acceptance for this opportunity is dependent upon meeting all qualification/selection criteria.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Recruiting Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

If you have what it takes, apply now!!

keywords: bilingual, Spanish, Case Manager, Social Worker, child welfare, family services, Homestead, reunification, unaccompanied minors

For more information about the company please visit our website at www.mvminc.com

MVM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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