What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual (Spanish/English) Case Manager - St. Gabriel Long-Term Group Home position at Maryville Academy?
Bilingual Case Manager - St. Gabriel Long-Term Group Home
Join the Maryville Academy Unaccompanied Children's Shelter and improve the lives of children and families! We have a full time opening for a Lead Case Manager in our Long-Term Group Home in Des Plaines.
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About Maryville Academy
Maryville is a human services organization established as an orphanage by the Archdiocese of Chicago following the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. As a childcare organization rooted in Catholic social teaching, Maryville is dedicated to the preservation of the dignity of children at every age. Our mission is to help children and families to reach their fullest potential by empowering intellectual, spiritual, moral and emotional growth. Our six service areas include : Behavioral Health, Early Childhood, Educational Services, Family Services, Jóvenes Adelante (Youth Moving Forward) and Residential Services. Our services are offered in Chicago, Bartlett and Des Plaines. We offer many opportunities for growth, a rewarding experience and an excellent benefits package
About the Bilingual Case Manager Position
The Bilingual Case Manager for the Unaccompanied Children's Program, under the supervision of the Lead Case Manager, acts as an advocate for the youth, supporting them in exercising their rights, choices, and responsibilities. The main role of the Case Manager is to ensure that each child is safe and cared for, and is reunited with a suitable parent, guardian, or sponsor in the most expeditious manner possible. This position requires the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Ensure safety for all UC within each home;
- Coordinate and handle an estimated case load of 8-10 at any given time;
- Coordinate initial intake for each UC;
- Schedule / confirm each UC has an initial medical evaluation within 48 hours of arrival;
- Coordinate and assist the Clinician to assure the admission assessment and family tree are completed within 3 days of arrival;
- Coordinate and assist Clinician to assure the psychosocial summary and individualized Service Plan (ISP) are completed within 7 days of arrival;
- Manage reunification process for each UC;
- Keep information updated in UC portal;
- Coordinate the discharge and release of child to their sponsor;
- Respond to client emergencies within or outside work hours;
- Other duties as assigned.
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Salary : 56-59K
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Why Join the Maryville Family?
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Maryville Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, veteran status or disability.
against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, veteran status or disability.