Home Study/Post Release Services Case Manager (Nashville)

The bilingual Case Manager is primarily responsible for the provision of Home Study/Post Release contract services for unaccompanied children (UCs) and their sponsors receiving services through Inspiritus. As such they serve as an advocate on behalf of these individuals and the caregivers who provide direct care. The Case Manager will conduct home studies to assess the safety and stability of prospective sponsors of unaccompanied children (and their home environment) to facilitate the safe and timely release of UCs to their family. The Case Manager will provide Post-Release Services to unaccompanied children reunited with family, offering short term case management to ensure the children are thriving and connected to needed resources, including medical providers, school enrollment, immigration attorneys, mental health needs, and more. This position is based out of Inspiritus’ Birmingham office and is intended to serve clients throughout the state of Alabama and occasionally other states in the region. This position requires high proficiency in Spanish.

Position Details:

• Full Time
• Refugee Immigrant Services
• Develops strong alliances and support within the service-providing agencies in the community. Advocates for the individuals receiving services and Inspiritus.
• Makes regular contact and visits to the home, school, or other venue where clients receive services.
• Reports to Family Reunification Coordinator
• Located in Nashville
• Mostly Virtual/Remote with some on-site required, Up to 50% Local Travel
• Monday through Friday; 9:00AM – 5:00PM
• Annual Compensation: $55,000 - $60,000.

Responsibilities:

• Carries an assigned case load and assists other Case Managers in providing services to individuals receiving services.
• Maintains accurate, current, and complete service records according to established timelines, policies, procedures, funding sources, grants, and/or contracts.
• Generates reports according to guidelines, requirements, and procedures including web-based portals and internal reporting procedures.
• Develops and strengthens relationships with relevant community partners, evaluating appropriateness of referrals to these partners and ensuring clients gain access to needed services.
• Evaluates potential and established caregivers and their homes for safety, well-being, permanency and contract compliance. Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
• Enters accurate, timely case information into database system and is capable of producing required reports in full compliance with all contractual requirements
• Displays independence in working with families in various settings (i.e., in home, and community based).
• Provides funders’ contract deliverables to Home Study/Post Release Services clients.
• Complies with the various federal, state or local laws that apply to and regulate the job responsibilities.
• Strives toward excellence in the areas of innovation, performance and extraordinary acts.
• Participates in Inspiritus functions and public relations activities.
• Participates in training and professional conferences to keep abreast of current trends.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.