Social Worker Job at CYDECOR, INC in Corpus Christi

Providing timely review, assessment, and recommendation of release requests to ORR to ensure the prompt release of UACs to a sponsor once it is determined that the sponsor can provide for the child's safety and well-being.

1. Assisting ORR in ensuring children are placed in the least restrictive setting while ensuring safety and minimizing flight risk of the UAC.
2. Meeting with individual UACs when safety concerns are identified and coordinating with care provider staff at designated ORR-funded sites.
3. Providing targeted child welfare assistance to care provider staff, as directed by ORR.
4. Preparing written assessments and reviewing or providing technical assistance to case managers' and clinicians' assessments as needed.
5. Collaborating with care providers and ORR to recommend home studies and post-release services for at-risk children.
6. Making placement recommendations, including for children requiring specialized care such as long-term foster care, residential treatment centers, or secure care.
7. Participating in case coordination tasks according to ORR / DUCO policies and procedures.
8. Leading case staffing discussions with care providers to review individual cases and progress.
9. Providing updates to designated ORR staff on individual UAC cases and escalating complex cases as necessary.
10. Travel may be required up to 25% of the time to designated client sites.

Requirements:

• Must undergo a Tier 2 Public Trust investigation.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Social Sciences.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, with documented proficiency.
• Minimum of 5 years of social work experience.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general PC knowledge.
• This is a hybrid position based in Corpus Christi, Texas. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance to travel occasionally to shelter locations in San Antonio.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working with immigrant youth and families.
• Experience in juvenile justice.

Security Clearance: Public Trust required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or Master’s Degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.

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