Home Study & Post Release Services Caseworker (Level 1)
Church World Service, Inc.

Overview

Reports to:HSPRS SupervisorLocation/ Work Arrangement:Washington, DC/ HybridSalary Minimum:$45,200 Salary Maximum:$56,500 Geographical Difference:This position may be eligible for 10% geographical differential
raising the band to minimum $49,720; target max $62,150

About CWS

Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.

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.

Responsibilities

• Fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Conduct virtual visits with children and sponsors post-release from federal care.
  

• Conduct child centered needs assessments by video visit and phone call.
  
• Engage sponsors and children through phone and video call, including orienting them to technology for virtual visits.
  
• 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.
  
• Independently track access to resources and provide close support to address barriers, ensure client safety and stability. .
  
• Research and identify resources in communities where children reside.
  

• Provide psychoeducation to children and Sponsor on relevant topics.
  
• Support children and sponsor to cope with family reunification stressors.
  
• Identify concerns utilizing CWS Assessment Tool and make internal referrals for a higher level of care, as needed, and coordinate transfer within the CWS network.
  
• 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 state child welfare as needed.
  

• Network and develop partnerships within the local community to secure access for clients to needed services, in the areas where children reside.
  
• Write case notes; enter data; complete reports in a time sensitive manner.
  
• Participate in supervision, team meetings and trainings as assigned
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

Education:

• Required - Minimum education of a bachelor's degree in social work (BSW) or an equivalent degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other behavioral science.

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.
  
• Prior Experience identifying local community social services and other resources required.
  
• Experience using technology to support client's engagement in services required.
  
• Experience providing virtual services strongly preferred.
  

Special Requirements

• Fluency in English and Spanish
• Valid driver's license and insurance.
• Personal vehicle.
• Must be able to travel frequently and independently throughout relevant region.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as assigned.
• Must be able to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.
  
• Successfully pass an PREA, FBI background check and a Child Abuse/Neglect check
  
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to support CWS' Platform on Racial Justice as a CWS employee required.
  

Benefits

CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off (18 Paid Days Off; 24 Days after 2 Years)
- 14 Official Holidays
- Sick Time Off (12 Accrued monthly)
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Long Term and Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits

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