Case Worker

• Nonviolence - being safe and doing the right thing  
• Emotional Intelligence - managing our feelings so we don’t hurt ourselves or others 
• Social Learning - respecting and sharing ideas of our teams 
• Democracy - shared decision making whenever possible 
• Open Communication - saying what we mean and not being mean when we say it 
• Social Responsibility - everyone makes a contribution to the organizational culture 
• Growth and Change - creating hope for our clients and ourselves 
• Equity - Assuring all can survive and thrive

Job Summary:
The PRS Case Worker is responsible for providing virtual check-ins, focusing on the child’s safety and well being to unaccompanied immigrant children released from federal custody, and if something is found referring that case to either a higher level of care, or community- based resource.     

• Make contact and conduct virtual check-ins with UC’s who have been released to Sponsors to assess the safety and well-being of the child and the Sponsors adherence to the Sponsor Care Agreement, then assess and refer if the youth would benefit from a higher level of care. 
• Perform on-going virtual check-ins based on ORR contracted timelines at seven (7), fourteen (14), and thirty (30) days after release. 
• During check-ins focus on screening and making appropriate referrals to address child’s needs in the following domains: placement issues, safety issues, education, health, mental health, legal/immigration proceedings, substance abuse, independent living, juvenile/criminal justice and child enrichment activities. 
• Refer for crisis intervention services, as needed, or connect family to services to ensure minor’s safety and well-being in a crisis situation. 
• Submit detailed and thorough documentation in accordance with agency and ORR requirements. 
• Utilize social work best practices and provided assessment tools for assessing of a UC’s progress and services provided. 
• Carries a case load varying on program need (Staff-to-case ratios for Post Release Services Case Workers will establish caseloads of 1:25) 

• Bi-lingual in Spanish and English  
• 1-year of experience working with youth in a child welfare or social service setting
• Attained age 21 years or older before first day of employment in position.   
• Demonstrate a commitment to developing a thorough knowledge and application of the Sanctuary model and other organizational policies & practices.  
• Participate in staff development, in-services, and training related to equity and inclusion in the workplace; model appropriate behaviors; develop, recommend, and implement improvements to business practices with awareness and understanding of the impact in a trauma-informed and culturally diverse organization.

•  Experience working with immigrant populations 
• Knowledgeable about family preservation, kinship care, and/or general child welfare  

• Pass a DHS criminal history background 
• Meet agency driving requirements       

• Growth Opportunities- Morrison values its employees and provides leadership training to see our employees thrive and grow. Promotion from within is encouraged and seen throughout the organization.  
• Benefits and Perks – Extensive benefit package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. Company provided Life and Long-Term Disability. Paid vacation and sick time.  
• We make a difference in our community – At Morrison we provide a comprehensive continuum of mental health, substance abuse and prevention and education services for youth, from birth through age 21. We work with families and communities to make a difference in every child’s life. 
• Student Loan Forgiveness Options- Morrison is a non-profit mental health organization so working with us, you could qualify for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.