Intensive Case Worker Level 3 at Chicanos Por La Causa – Chicago, Illinois

POSITION SUMMARY
The PRS Intensive Case Worker (Level 3) is responsible for completing home studies and post-release services using trauma-informed care, child welfare practices, and case management for minors and their sponsors within the immigrant and refugee population. The PRS Intensive Case Worker (Level 3) will need to complete detailed assessment reports. PRS Intensive Case Worker (Level 3) will report to the HSPRS Clinical Supervisor and will work with the HS/PRS Program Director, assigned HS/PRS Senior Program Manager, other HS/PRS Caseworkers, local community social service providers, and vulnerable children, and their Sponsors.

SPECIALIZATIONS 

• Trauma-informed Care, Mental Health, Crisis Intervention skills
• Cultural Competency, Community Awareness, Services Oriented. Vulnerable populations
• Interviewing Skills, Case Management, Advocacy, Outreach

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education/Background

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science; with at least three years’ progressive experience, graduate level licensure or license eligible; or a Bachelor's degree with at least five years of clinical experience and license eligible.
• Minimum 1 year of direct clinical experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license, insurance, a clean driving record, and personal transportation.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Possess or be able to obtain CPR and basic first aid certification.

Other Requirements

• Experience in child welfare, child placements, family preservation, behavioral health counseling, and social service provision is desired.
• Knowledge of trauma-responsive service provision and crisis intervention skills.
• Must possess an extensive knowledge of immigrant community local resources.
• Must be skilled at writing professional, thorough assessment reports.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and ability to prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to comply with mandatory state reporting requirements for child abuse and neglect.
• Dedication to the human rights of refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers and displaced people.
• Demonstrated support of CPLC’s values by exhibiting respect for others, maintenance of confidential information and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace.

TRAVEL
Position requires up to 50% long distance travel with limited notice to conduct in person post-release home visits in surrounding locations in the United States. May include working evenings and weekends to meet required timeframes.