Family Support Specialist

1 week ago

Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States USCRI Full time
Job Title: Family Support Specialist

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Family Support Specialist to join our team. As a Family Support Specialist, you will play a critical role in providing essential social and legal services to rebuild productive lives of refugees and immigrants.

Job Summary:

The Family Support Specialist will be supporting the Home Study (HS) and Post Release Services (PRS) department. This position is remote, located in Kentucky and requires up to 50% local state travel. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting time-sensitive and thorough home study assessments for potential placements for Unaccompanied Children (UC), providing culturally and linguistically appropriate post placement services and comprehensive case management for UC, and carrying a case minimum caseload of 25 PRS cases.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct home study assessments for potential placements for Unaccompanied Children (UC)
  • Provide post placement services and comprehensive case management for UC
  • Carry a case minimum caseload of 25 PRS cases
  • Conduct brief interventions to help families address crises and manage conflict
  • Complete individualized needs assessments with UC and sponsor, and develop case plans
  • Maintain a high standard of record-keeping according to USCRI and ORR policies and procedures
  • Provide information, education, referrals, outreach, advocacy, and support to ensure that each child receives the services they require
  • Assess the safety and appropriateness of the placement on an ongoing basis
  • Build a network of local pro bono legal resources and service providers to facilitate access for UC and sponsors
  • Coordinate and maintain communication with key stakeholders
  • Participate in regular training and communication sessions with supervisor and headquarters staff
Requirements:
  • Masters of Social Work, a behavioral science, or social services field, with at least two years' progressive experience in the fields listed above
  • Experience in child welfare, child placements, family preservation and social service provision is desired
  • Must be skilled at writing professional, thorough assessment reports
  • Must possess an extensive knowledge of immigrant community local resources
  • Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and ability to prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment
  • Must have a valid driver's license, insurance, a clean driving record, and personal transportation
  • Position requires up to 50 percent long distance travel with limited notice
  • Position is remote and the candidate must have an appropriate workspace to complete documentation, client phone calls, and video conferencing
  • Fluency in Spanish is required, proficiency in additional languages a plus
  • Candidate must demonstrate a commitment to comply with mandatory state reporting requirement for child abuse and neglect
  • Candidate must have dedication to the human rights of refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers and displaced people
  • Candidate must pass a criminal background check that includes past history of conviction of child and sexual abuse
  • Covid-19 vaccination card mandatory
  • Possess or be able to obtain CPR and basic first aid certification
  • Demonstrated support of USCRI's values by exhibiting respect for others, maintenance of confidential information and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace
Training Requirements:
  • Satisfactory completion of USCRI's Orientation and Training
  • Satisfactory completion of ORR required trainings prior to serving clients and on an annual basis
  • Complete additional training as identified by supervisor or Human Resources
Physical Demands:
  • Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity
  • Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands
  • Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying
  • Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements)
Additional Notes:

Please submit a resume with cover letter describing your interest and qualifications with your online application. References will be required at time of the final interview. No telephone calls please. Position will remain open until filled.

Benefits:

Our comprehensive benefits package includes: health, dental, vision, and life insurance; disability coverage; a 401(k) plan with a generous USCRI contribution; and much more. All full-time employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible. USCRI covers 85% of all premiums for employees and their dependents for medical, dental, and vision insurance, which is significantly higher than the benchmarks.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer.

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