Remote Case manager Jobs in Fremont, CA

ICF is currently seeking Case Coordinators capable of working directly with ORR care provider staff and federal staff to make recommendations for the release and / or transfer of unaccompanied children as well as any related case consultations to support the overall best interest of children in ORR custody. The purpose of this project is to develop and maintain a national case coordination program which provide child welfare-based recommendations for unaccompanied children in Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) custody, particularly in the areas of safe and timely release, identification of children with special needs and development of corresponding recommendations, and placement recommendations. As the Case Coordinator, you will be the primary contact with care provider and ORR staff in carrying out these essential functions in a way that values transparency and respects the children, families, and staff that serve them throughout the ORR system.

Candidates must have demonstrated understanding of unaccompanied children, child welfare best practice, and the ability to maintain positive relationships with clients and colleagues. In addition, candidates must be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Case Coordinator duties involve onsite and remote work to accomplish all required duties. Case Coordinators are assigned to one or more care provider facilities and / or influx facilities as needed. Case Coordinators serve on National Teams (onsite), Remote Teams, and Deployment Teams (with possible rotation between teams as needed based on project need). Up to 40% travel to regional facilities. WFH with 1 on-site a week requirement.

Key Responsibilities :

• Preparation for and participation in case staffing meeting with care providers and designated ORR staff. Case Coordinators are assigned to one or more care providers to carry out all assigned duties.
• Providing timely review, assessment, and integration of critical information related to potential sponsors and unaccompanied children to make recommendations for release plans to ORR in conjunction with the case provider Case Manager. Release plans provide for the unaccompanied child’s physical and mental well-being.
• Assisting ORR in ensuring that children are placed in the least restrictive setting while receiving all appropriate services.
• Meeting with individual unaccompanied children and care provider staff at designated ORR funded care provider sites.
• Providing targeted child welfare-based assistance to care provider staff, as directed by ORR staff.
• Making recommendations for home study and post-release services for at-risk children.
• Making placement recommendations for children who require more specialized levels of care, such as long-term foster care and residential treatment centers.
• Participating in collaborative meetings with local stakeholders.
• Relationship building with Federal Field Specialists and ongoing communication related to complex case identification and planning.
• Utilize data from a variety of sources to inform staffing conversations, generate required reports and or ad-hoc reports, and identify and elevate trends.
• Other duties related to case coordination goals for unaccompanied children’s safe and timely release and related ORR needs.

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