Case Coordinator Bilingual Spanish/English Social Worker Greater Washington, DC area
About the position
We are GDIT, a global technology and professional services company that supports and secures some of the most complex government defense and intelligence projects across the country. Our mission is to ensure that today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We take pride in the meaningful impact our work has on the world around us, and we believe that every team member plays a crucial role in this mission. As a Bilingual Case Coordinator, you will join our team to support project activities in the Greater Washington, DC area, where you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of families and children in need. In this role, you will be responsible for thoroughly reviewing, assessing, and completing third-party release recommendations related to family reunification options. You will conduct weekly staffing reviews at care provider sites and confer with customer staff and direct care providers to discuss cases, employing perspectives from child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health in adherence to policy. Your ability to write detailed reports on progress and track or elevate issues related to program trends will be essential. Additionally, you will assist care providers in recognizing potential victims of trafficking and provide technical assistance to grantees regarding policies and procedures. This position is primarily based in the Greater Washington DC Metro area, with the flexibility to work from home as needed. However, you will be required to handle cases in the Greater Washington, DC Metro and surrounding areas, which may involve some travel. We are looking for someone who is passionate about child welfare and has the skills to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism.
Responsibilities
• Thoroughly review, assess, and complete third-party release recommendations related to family reunification options.
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• Visit care provider sites to conduct weekly staffing reviews.
,
• Confer weekly with customer staff and direct care providers to discuss cases, employing perspectives from child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health in adherence with policy.
,
• Write reports on progress and track/elevate issues related to program trends.
,
• Assist care providers to recognize potential victims of trafficking.
,
• Provide technical assistance to grantees related to policies and procedures.
Requirements
• MA/MS in Social Work or a social science related discipline with 2 years postgraduate child welfare experience, or 3 years of post-undergraduate child welfare experience.
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• BA/BS in Social Work or a social science related discipline with 5 years of post-degree demonstrated child welfare experience, or BA/BS in a non-social science related discipline with 7 years of post-degree child welfare experience.
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• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (will be tested).
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• Prior experience working with immigrant youth and families is highly preferred (case management, psycho-social assessments, direct mental health therapy, etc.).
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• Juvenile justice experience can be a differentiator.
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• Position requires fingerprint background checks and child abuse/neglect checks.
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• Position requires a Tier 2 Public Trust investigation.
Nice-to-haves
• Experience working with immigrant youth and families.
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• Knowledge of juvenile justice systems.
Benefits
• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
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• Dental plan options.
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• Vision plan.
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• 401(k) plan with company match.
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• Flexible work weeks.
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• Paid time off plans including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave.
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• Short and long-term disability benefits.
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• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
Apply Now
We are GDIT, a global technology and professional services company that supports and secures some of the most complex government defense and intelligence projects across the country. Our mission is to ensure that today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We take pride in the meaningful impact our work has on the world around us, and we believe that every team member plays a crucial role in this mission. As a Bilingual Case Coordinator, you will join our team to support project activities in the Greater Washington, DC area, where you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of families and children in need. In this role, you will be responsible for thoroughly reviewing, assessing, and completing third-party release recommendations related to family reunification options. You will conduct weekly staffing reviews at care provider sites and confer with customer staff and direct care providers to discuss cases, employing perspectives from child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health in adherence to policy. Your ability to write detailed reports on progress and track or elevate issues related to program trends will be essential. Additionally, you will assist care providers in recognizing potential victims of trafficking and provide technical assistance to grantees regarding policies and procedures. This position is primarily based in the Greater Washington DC Metro area, with the flexibility to work from home as needed. However, you will be required to handle cases in the Greater Washington, DC Metro and surrounding areas, which may involve some travel. We are looking for someone who is passionate about child welfare and has the skills to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism.
Responsibilities
• Thoroughly review, assess, and complete third-party release recommendations related to family reunification options.
,
• Visit care provider sites to conduct weekly staffing reviews.
,
• Confer weekly with customer staff and direct care providers to discuss cases, employing perspectives from child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health in adherence with policy.
,
• Write reports on progress and track/elevate issues related to program trends.
,
• Assist care providers to recognize potential victims of trafficking.
,
• Provide technical assistance to grantees related to policies and procedures.
Requirements
• MA/MS in Social Work or a social science related discipline with 2 years postgraduate child welfare experience, or 3 years of post-undergraduate child welfare experience.
,
• BA/BS in Social Work or a social science related discipline with 5 years of post-degree demonstrated child welfare experience, or BA/BS in a non-social science related discipline with 7 years of post-degree child welfare experience.
,
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (will be tested).
,
• Prior experience working with immigrant youth and families is highly preferred (case management, psycho-social assessments, direct mental health therapy, etc.).
,
• Juvenile justice experience can be a differentiator.
,
• Position requires fingerprint background checks and child abuse/neglect checks.
,
• Position requires a Tier 2 Public Trust investigation.
Nice-to-haves
• Experience working with immigrant youth and families.
,
• Knowledge of juvenile justice systems.
Benefits
• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
,
• Dental plan options.
,
• Vision plan.
,
• 401(k) plan with company match.
,
• Flexible work weeks.
,
• Paid time off plans including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave.
,
• Short and long-term disability benefits.
,
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
Apply Now