Bilingual (English/Spanish) Case Aide: UC Home Study and Post Release Services - Houston

TheBilingual Case Aidewill provideadministrative and case support tostaffproviding Post Release Services (PRS) to Unaccompanied Children (UC) and their sponsors. This position will report to the Program Manager.

Case Aide primary responsibilities include:

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  Conduct routine calls to clients toassistwith coordination of services and assess for safety;

  
  

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  Conduct outreach with local community agencies to identifyappropriate communityresources for clients, ensuring they are culturally and linguisticallyappropriate;

  
  

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  Assistin completing applications and referral forms;

  
  

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  Accompany clients (or provide telephonic support) tofacilitateschool enrollment and access to community resources, as needed;

  
  

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  Provide ongoing administrative support to PRS workers;

  
  

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  Maintain a high standard of record-keeping according to USCRI and ORR policies and procedures.

  
  

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  Provide information, education, referrals, outreach, advocacy, and support to ensure that each child receives the services theyrequire;

  
  

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  Assess the safety and appropriateness of the placement on an ongoing basis using child welfare principles and social work best practices through phone/video calls, interviews, and home visits;

  
  

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  Build a network of local pro bono legal resources and service providers tofacilitateaccess for UC and sponsors, and track individual progress;

  
  

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  Coordinate andmaintaincommunication with key stakeholders;

  
  

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  Participate in regular training and communication sessions with supervisor and headquarters staff; and

  
  

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  Perform all other duties as needed and/or as directed by supervisor including airport pickup of newly arrived refugees.

  
  

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