Intensive Case Manager - Post-Release Services L3

Resettlement (ORR) to support children who are placed with caregivers across the state of Kentucky and potentially contiguous states. The goals of the Home-Study Post Release Services Program (HS/PRS) are to:

The PRS Intensive Case Manager (ICM) provides intensive case management services for families needing additional support.

PRS ICMs deliver Level 3 Post Release Services and may also provide Level 2 and Level 1 services.

Responsibilities

About Home Study and Post Release Services

• KyUMH works in collaboration with the Office of Refugee
• Assess the safety and suitability of a sponsor before an unaccompanied child is released into a sponsor’s care (Home Study).
• Provide case management support to ensure the continued safety and stability of children in sponsor’s homes and linking children to resources in the community (Post Release Services).
• Their primary focus is stabilizing the family unit through tailored interventions and connecting the released child and sponsor family to community-based services for long-term care.
• Team members coordinate schedules to meet client needs, with approval from the Program Director or PRS Case Management Supervisor.
• Deliver comprehensive mental health services, including psychoeducational support for recently migrated youth.
• Collaborate with youth, families, and case management team to develop short-term goals and treatment plans.
• Provide in-person support during stressful or traumatic experiences (e.g., medical appointments, hospital visits).
• Document all client contacts, interventions, and assessments in compliance with KYUMH and ORR standards.
• Develop culturally competent clinical interventions to address trauma and assist youth in adjusting to life in the U.S.
• Conduct screenings for mental health, developmental needs, trauma history, and child trafficking; provide referrals as needed.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy, crisis intervention, and psychoeducation.
• Maintain effective working relationships with families, colleagues, and community agencies.
• Participate in case review meetings and present accurate client summaries.
• Ensure compliance with documentation standards in agency, state, and federal databases.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or relevant behavioral science in which direct clinical experience is a program requirement
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience
• May be licensed or eligible for licensure (i.e., CSW/LCSW, LPCA/LPCC, AMFT/LMFT)
• Highly fluent in English and Spanish (oral and written)
• Knowledge of local community social services

Specialized experience working with immigrant populations

• Knowledge of family preservation, kinship care and child welfare
• Conduct weekly in-home visits for at least 30 days and maintain monthly contact for a minimum of 6 months.
• Demonstrate cultural humility and trauma-informed practices.
• Requires frequent travel; occasional out-of-area and overnight travel, including airline travel
• Accountability and reliability
• Empathy and emotional control
• Flexibility and stress management
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Clear communication and attention to detail
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Successful completion of background checks and drug screening
• Ability to use electronic health record systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong time management, planning, and interpersonal skills

Pay

• $63,000 annually
• This is a salaried position - billable units are not required.

Benefits

• Full Time; Flex schedule (employee must reside in Kentucky)
• Recruitment incentive of $3,000 available during first year of employment
• 403b retirement plan with 3% match
• Paid time off for sick time, vacation, and mental health care
• Tuition assistance and continuing education support

Classification

Exempt

Salary

This role requires flexibility to work outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, as the HS/PRS program operates on a 24/7 schedule.