Job Description:

Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for Case Manager

Earn $64,000 annually

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families in our community!

About Cayuga Centers

Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth, and families. We have offices in 10 cities and serve over 10,000 individuals and families annually. Join us!

About the Program and Position:

Our Home Study and Post Release Services (HS/PRS) program is dedicated to making a significant impact on the lives of unaccompanied children aged 0- 17 ½. Referred through shelters or trusted foster care providers, these children rely on our continuous support throughout their journey from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) to their parents or sponsors. We can guide and empower these children and sponsors through an unfamiliar system, which makes a great difference.

One of the responsibilities of the Case Manager is to conduct home studies. These studies involve assessing the safety of the home and the suitability of the sponsor before the child is unified with them. This assessment ensures that the child will be placed in a secure and appropriate environment. The case manager will employ child welfare principles and best practices during this process to ensure the child's well-being.

Furthermore, the Case Manager's role extends beyond the initial placement. They also provide post release services to assess the child and the sponsor's areas of need. This ensures that the child and the sponsor are doing well and are connected within the community. They act as advocates for the child, helping them navigate the unfamiliar system and connecting them with resources that meet their specific needs. This could include medical care, education, mental health services, and any other support required for their well-being. The Case Manager will continue to monitor the placement on an ongoing basis, ensuring that the child's safety and well-being are maintained.

How you will get to use your skills…

• Ensure safety for all youth on caseload
• Manage a high turn-over caseload
• Comply with agency and regulatory policies and procedures
• Coordinate initial intake for each youth
• Conduct home studies
• Coordinate and handle an estimated caseload of 40 youth at any given time (HS and PRS cases)
• Contact each UC and sponsor within 24 hours of case assignment
• Conduct safety screenings and mental health assessments
• Coordinate, schedule, and confirm necessary services for each youth in their location
• Communicate regularly with the youth and sponsor to address any needs and/or concerns
• Ensure all assessments, reports, and team case notes are current in the hardcopy file and electronic file
• Ensure each youth is enrolled and attending school
• Respond to client emergencies within or outside work hours
• Travel throughout the region, and potentially outside of the assigned region, to complete home studies and in-person case contacts. Case Managers may be required to travel up to 2.5 hours for home visits in their personal vehicle.

Schedule:

• Regular hours entail Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, business hours; Must be Flexible to meet program needs
• Must be available to work afternoons, evenings and weekends required
• Exempt