Bilingual Case Manager - The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc.

Do you have a passion for youth? Do you want to see every child have a bright future, no matter their past? Join the team at the Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes (KyUMH). We see lives change every day!  

Why work for us: 

KyUMH has over 150 years of experience serving youth who have experienced trauma. We have a strong team culture centered around helping our clients find healing through professional therapeutic interventions.  

You Will Receive: 

• Paid training  

• Free Employee Assistance Program 

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance; 403b retirement plan with 3% match 

• Paid time off for sick time, vacation, and mental health care 

• Eight paid holidays 

• Tuition assistance and continuing education support 

About this position: 

Location:  Owensboro, KY 

Compensation: $52,000/year 

Hours:  First shift, 40 hours per week; on-call responsibilities. This position regularly requires flexible work hours to include evenings and weekends based on program needs. 

The Bilingual Case Manager acts as a primary point of contact and liaison for the youth, family, identified sponsors and external agencies. S/he coordinates care for the youth on their caseload from admission to discharge. The Case Manager will engage children and families in a positive therapeutic alliance. This position requires fluency in English and Spanish (speaking, reading and writing). 

• Client Admission: Responsible for completion of admission requirements, assessments, and creation of Individual Service Plans (ISP). Assess strengths and level of functioning of children and families and determine their needs and appropriate treatment strategies using sound, objective decision making. 

• Program Delivery:  The Case Manager coordinates the timely collection and completion of required documentation for youth in care, ensuring that the youth on his/her caseload receives the full range of services identified in the ISP in a holistic manner. Communicate regularly with KyUMH staff and community partners to address youths’ needs. Facilitates regular case management meetings for individuals, groups and families.  

• Discharge: The Case Manager screens identified sponsors and assists them with documentation needs for youth to be discharged. Responsible for taking the lead role in making recommendations for client discharge.  

For this position, we require: 

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, human services or social services fields. 

• Child welfare and/or case management experience is strongly encouraged. 

• Fluency in both English and Spanish (speaking, reading and writing) 

To hold this position, you must: 

• Be at least 21 years old. 

• Have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. 

• Pass a background check, including federal and state fingerprint checks. 

• Pass a drug test pre-employment as well as random drug screening. 

• Be certified in CPR/First Aid (training provided). 

• Maintain ORR required vaccinations.  

KyUMH is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

KyUMH is committed to maintaining a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

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