Bilingual Case Manager (english & Spanish)

Bilingual Case Manager Job Description

• A Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related field or equivalent work or volunteer experience and training preferred.
• Must work well with persons of varied sexual preference, racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds, and with individuals who are differently-abled.
• Knowledge of counseling and advocacy techniques for people who have been crime victims or domestic violence victims, including crisis intervention and case management skills beneficial.
• MUST Be Bilingual English- Spanish
• Previous employment or volunteer work in human services, community agencies or other related nonprofit or social change organizations a plus.
• Good oral and written communication and computer skills are required. • Must be able to write, read and speak Spanish and English fluently
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Job Description:

• Answer Phone Calls and redirect them to the appropriate extension while providing excellent customer service.

• Ability to handle high volume of clients with various needs, while treating them with compassion and professionalism to empower them to achieve self-improvement

• Demonstrate interpersonal, social, cultural, and cognitive skills to think critically and effectively on how to best serve each client

• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Should be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences

• Be able to create effective safety plans for clients and assess any dangerousness to support client’s safety as most important priority

• Be able to help a client in a crisis situation as outline in the agency’s protocol

• Listen to clients to obtain a clear understanding of their needs in order to develop a comprehensive client-driven Individual or Family Plan with both short- term and long-term goals to help clients achieve wellness and autonomy

• Provide orientation to clients on Ser Familia’s and other agencies programs and services so that they can make informed decisions that can be beneficial in accordance to their needs

• Refer clients to appropriate and trustworthy resources to assist with meeting goals

• Develop strong, trustworthy, and professional relationships with clients to keep track of their progress, needs, and ensure satisfaction

• Evaluate and adjust Individual or Family Plans as client’s complete requirements. Keep close contact with those who are not following agency’s requirements and enforce agency client agreement as necessary

• Handle clients’ cases and Individual and Family Plan’s progress and determine closure when needed

• Work in collaboration with staff members, keeping close communication to facilitate a strong and healthy team environment

• Create good working relationships with outside organizations/agencies who refer clients to Ser Familia, Inc, and maintain high levels of professionalism in all interactions

• Report critical incidents or matters immediately to the agency’s Programs Director

• Maintain effective usage of time, high levels of organization and detail

• Deliver accurate, high-quality documentation within specified deadlines and timelines

• Maintain clients’ files organized and data base profiles updated to include cases’ notes, contacts, services provided, and documents recorded

• Collect and report data necessary to meet funding requirements and statistical reports

• Adhere to professional standards as outlined by Ser Familia’s employee manual, protocols, rules and regulations

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all sensitive information of clients and organization. Must adhere to HIPAA (Health Insurances Portability & Accountability Act of 1996) compliance

• Perform other duties as assigned