Spanish Speaking Intensive Case Manager - Grand Rapids Area

The Intensive Case Manager for the Unaccompanied Children Program provides individual, group, and family therapy to youth and their families within the Unaccompanied Children program(s).

The Intensive Case Manager will conduct mental health assessments and screen for human trafficking concerns; maintain current and accurate case documentation and provide crisis intervention and support services.

Responsible for providing youth with individual therapeutic sessions at least one time per week; providing additional support as clinically necessary.

Responsible for ensuring group counseling sessions are provided at least twice weekly; one of which per week is facilitated by the therapist.

Work with youth and family members and / or sponsors to establish short term goals and objectives. Collaborate with other UC program staff to ensure that interventions and supports are established to modify dysfunctional behaviors and assist youth in healing and strengthening their internal resources as well as to learn socially appropriate skills.

Conduct screenings and assessments to identify special needs, developmental, medical, and / or mental health concerns as well as criminal history, gang involvement, trauma and / or trafficking related concerns in accordance with mandated ORR timeframes.

Education and Experience Required Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or Counseling with 1 year of experience in a human services or social services setting that demonstrates clinical, case management or direct service experience.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the human services field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a human services or social services setting that demonstrates clinical and / or case management experience.

Experience working with diverse populations, including refugee and / or unaccompanied children and adolescents preferred.

Ability speak, read and write in both Spanish and English preferred. Must be able and willing to travel to other cities by flying on commercial airlines, driving a rental car and / or using other transportation, and stay overnight in hotels.

Hybrid schedule available : Interested in individuals that live on the west side of Michigan! MCHS offers a generous compensation package which includes medical and dental benefits, generous PTO plan, supplemental benefits, 401k with match, professional development opportunities, and more! $1500 sign on bonus for working in the Unaccompanied Refugee Children program.

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