Bilingual Case Aide (Spanish)

Description

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The Bilingual Case Aide is responsible for the safe and timely release of youth once their cases have been approved for release.

Job Responsibilities

Release all youth within 72 hours of case approval

Coordinate with Case Management Team to facilitation of flight arrangements, communication of transportation details, exit packet documentation, and program release from the UAC Portal

Responsible for verifying biographical information prior to unification planning

Plan reunification collaboratively with the Case Manager and the Sponsor

Collection of payment for the purpose of flight arrangements, unaccompanied minor fee and/or hotel reservations

Collaborating with a travel agent and/or airlines to reserve flights for youth and staff as needed

Preparing Exit Packet for youth, including the collection of identifying documents, medical records, legal resources, educational assessments and youth’s possessions in care

Complete required documentation as it relates to unification

Process release of the youth via KCare and the UAC Portal systems

Provide copies of all documentation provided to youth at the time of exit and file in the youth’s case file

Responsible for the completion of UAC Portal documentation, and maintenance of UC paper and electronic records as it relates to unification.

Communicate with Director of UAC and RTCs to provide staff escorts for unification of youth under 13

Collect and distribute Petty Cash as it relates to releases

Complete Safety and Well Being Follow up Calls 30 days after UC release

Responsible for continued professional development through attendance at in service seminars, participation in conferences and workshops and/or continued study at higher education institutions.

Attend all mandatory training as scheduled, including but not limited to New Hire Orientation, Sanctuary, TCI certifications and CPR/First Aid certifications and must complete 40 hours annually of O.R.R (Office of Refugee Resettlement) training.

Attend and participate in required supervisory and team meetings.

Adheres to agency policies and procedures; follows and supports agency mission, vision and values including participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.

Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Associates degree in Psychology, Human Services or other related field required; Bachelors Degree or bachelor’s in social work preferred.

Related experience in Child Welfare and/or case management experience.

Ability to read, write, and speak English and Spanish.

Varicella Vaccine required OR titers indicating varicella immunity OR documentation from a healthcare provider verifying previous infection.

MMR (Measles Mumps & Rubella vaccine required OR titers indicating immunity to all three diseases.

Tdap (Tetanus-diptheria-pertussis) vaccine required.

Influenza vaccine required, one dose annually during flu season.

Physical (Medical Exam) required.

Must be able to work 9AM-5PM during new hire orientation to complete TCI(Therapeutic Crisis Intervention), CPR and Sanctuary training. Must maintain TCI and CPR certification.

Required to be 21 years or older.

Must have a current and valid drivers license with acceptable driving history to the Agency

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including various hours, nights, weekends, and holidays and subject to call hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.

As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)