Case Manager - Home Study and Post Release Services- Bilingual English/Spanish

Case Manager – Home Study and Post Release Services – Bilingual English/Spanish Location: Fresno, CA • Salary: $24.93 – $29.25 • Hours: Full-time (40 hrs/week) • Requisition #: req15735

At Bethany Christian Services, we believe families provide the strongest foundation for care and connection. That's why we focus on strengthening and empowering families, always advocating for family-centered solutions to keep children safe. Our work began in 1944 with the care of a single child. Today, inspired by our faith, our aim is to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus in our services for children, youth, and families.

The Post Release Services (PRS) Case Manager is primarily responsible for PRS for Unaccompanied Children (UC) and families. This individual may also conduct Home Studies when program coverage is needed. The role involves helping children and families with resource referrals, community connections, and case management services while utilizing trauma‑informed care throughout service provision. This position is expected to function effectively with moderate supervision while following agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate Post Release Services (PRS) and comprehensive case management services;

Maintain a caseload in compliance with contract terms and agency expectations;

Effectively maintain case capacity and trending of all caseloads;

Conduct home visits in accordance with contract requirements, when needed;

Conduct the reunification process by performing Home Study assessments as needed;

Perform resource referrals, community connections, and case management services while utilizing trauma‑informed care;

Conduct assessments tailored to the clients’ needs, while working collaboratively with the program supervisor;

Assess potential placements for unaccompanied children (UC), including interviews, outreach to families in home country, and Home Study investigations;

Complete and document all required reports, case notes, and contacts in the appropriate database in accordance with expected timeframes and requirements;

Provide psycho‑educational information, referrals, outreach, advocacy, and support to children and families;

Provide family stabilization counseling and assist qualified unaccompanied children in accessing services provided through TVAP services;

Develop and maintain positive networking relationships with community partners and resources for families;

Refer and connect families to available resources on an ongoing basis;

Assess the safety and appropriateness of the placement on an ongoing basis using child welfare principles and social work best practices;

Serve clients within the entire state of California, as assigned;

Participate in mandatory training requirements and ongoing trainings monthly and annually to meet all federal, state, and agency expectations;

Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to consult on cases and review case plans and direction;

Participate in peer‑to‑peer support opportunities within the branches for growth and sharing of innovation and case consultation;

Keep abreast of community resources and refer families for support, as needed;

Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services;

Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, or related field of study from an accredited college with at least two (2) years of case management experience in child and family services (or at least three (3) years in family preservation, kinship care, or refugee and immigration fields in lieu of education);

Bilingual in English and Spanish;

Demonstrated ability to serve diverse groups of clients, including refugees or minority families;

Stable judgment and sensitivity to various cultures and the unique history of refugees;

Knowledge of state, community, and agency resources for victims of abuse;

Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

Demonstrated clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills;

Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality;

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite;

Adheres to all agency and departmental safety procedures and reporting unsafe practices;

Annual TB test and Hepatitis immunization as per policy;

Minimum 21 years old with a valid driver’s license, at least 3 years of U.S. driving experience, and reliable insured vehicle;

Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;

Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

Salary Disclosure for Residents of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington D.C., Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey & New York Note: Bethany’s compensation plan accounts for geographical differentials.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Health Care Provider

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