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Who we are:
Catholic Charities East Bay is a nationally accredited non-profit social services agency. Since 1935, we have provided innovative solutions to help people who struggle with poverty and other complex issues. We offer immigration legal services, housing assistance, Mental Health Services, Violence Prevention, and more
Why you should want to work here:
We walk the walk when it comes to work-life balance, including industry beating time off, work flexibility, and other benefits!
Position Summary: The Path 2 Case Manager will provide in-home case management services for the Contra Costa County Children and Family Services (CFS) Bureau’s Differential Response (DR) program. The primary goal of the differential response program is to help at-risk families address their issues and to avoid further need for interaction with Children and Family Services. The Path 2 Case Manager will receive referrals of families meeting the Path 2 criteria from Children and Family Services and will manage a caseload of 10 – 12 families.
Case Managers will engage and establish positive rapport with families who are experiencing multiple stressors impacting their ability to parent effectively and who are consequently at risk of entering the child welfare system. Case Managers will help referred families secure needed services, improve family functioning, enhance child well-being, and avoid further need for interaction with CFS. Services will be individualized and customized to meet the needs of each family. Services will be delivered on days and at hours that accommodate family needs and responsibilities. Case management services will be available during non-business hours, on weekends and on-call on holidays. Case Managers are required to manage their workload independently and with professionalism.
Reports to: Family Preservation Program Manager
Responsibilities:
Conduct strengths-based, detailed, in-home family assessments for families at risk of entering the child welfare system, utilizing County-required forms. Engage families in the development of action plans and goals to address issues identified in the assessment.
Provide relevant services including facilitated linkages to the multiple services of Catholic Charities of the East Bay and to appropriate community-based resources needed to help clients meet identified goals.
Provide a 24-hour, on-call support for families in case of crisis or emergency. Catholic Charities of the East Bay will identify a reserve case manager to provide coverage in the event of the absence of the designated Path 2 Case Managers.
Case Managers will attend all meetings mandated by the County, as well as participating in collaborative meetings with other community partners, as appropriate.
Maintain complete and accurate client service documentation in databases required by Contra Costa County and Catholic Charities of the East Bay.
Possesses a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent professional experience.
Knowledge and skills of principles, models, and techniques of intensive case management as relevant to children, youth and families affected by violence, focusing on child abuse and neglect and including domestic violence and community violence.
Knowledge of Contra Costa County community resources is highly desirable. Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and access to reliable incurred vehicle
Fingerprinting and background check with clearance to work with children and youth
Salary: $29/hour, Part-Time
Non-Discriminatory Statement:
Catholic Charities East Bay does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
Catholic Charities East Bay is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.