About the role

  • AFS Case Manager working with families referred by Kern County Department of Human Services. Increasing child safety and family stability through proactive engagements and community resources.

Responsibilities

  • Responds to assigned referrals to engage families in case management
  • Conducts intakes for program enrollment, completes comprehensive assessments and routine paperwork such as program releases and confidentiality agreements
  • Conducts routine in-home visits and other regular communication to ensure child safety
  • Engages the family in their service plan activities geared toward family-strengthening, using a trauma-informed approach to encourage progress and success
  • Advocates for clients when there is a concern with the service delivery system
  • Maintains assigned case load as required by Scope of Work, contract requirements and program protocols
  • Maintains accurate, detailed, and up-to-date records including contact summaries, progress notes, support service plans, and program specific reports
  • Represents the DR program in local collaboratives and other settings
  • Serves as liaison with other community agencies and schools
  • Reasonable and predictable in person attendance
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • B.A./B.S. in a health, social science or related field is strongly preferred. Comparable years of experience in a similar field may be substituted
  • Experience working with diverse target populations, including those who have experienced trauma
  • Familiarity with community resources
  • Ability to maintain client dignity and confidentiality at all times
  • Bilingual (Spanish-English) strongly preferred
  • Flexibility to alter the 8:00-5:00 schedule when necessary to meet client needs
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

  • Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experience
  • Health coverage for you and your family
  • Generous number of vacation days per year
  • A robust wellness plan and health club discounts
  • Continuing education assistance to grow and further your talents
  • 403(B) plan with company matching

Job title

Case Manager – AFS, DR Program

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$24 - $31 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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