FOSTER CARE CASE MANAGER at Lynwood Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
UNOFFICIAL documents/ transcripts will be accepted for initial consideration. If a job offer is extended and accepted, OFFICIAL documents/ transcripts will be required for employment processing. For more information on required documents, please refer to the Initial Qualifications.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Foster Care Case ManagerBargaining Unit: Non-Rep |
Class Code: 800119 |
LYNWOOD USD
Revision Date: Mar 2, 2015
Revision Date: Mar 2, 2015
SALARY RANGE |
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| $36.61 - $44.49 Hourly $6,346.00 - $7,712.00 Monthly $76,152.00 - $92,544.00 Annually |
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BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned administrator, provide, perform, coordinate, and supervise foster care and homeless services in a school-based, supervise and coordinate a variety of staff supporting these services, which may include,but is not limited to student screening and assessment, individual and group counseling, District-wide intervention and prevention, direct therapy and case management services to students and parents, and connecting students to community resources in order to advance opportunities for student success. The incumbent will also provide case management services to students and parents, and provide consultation and in-service training to District students, parents, employees, and administrators, as needed; and, assist in the management, supervision, training, and evaluation of assigned personnel promoting a culture of customer service and responsiveness. This position is designated as supervisory.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
The duties listed below are just the essential duties of this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude any related duty from the position, as long as the assigned work is similar in course and scope to this class concept. Furthermore, more general duties may be reasonably extrapolated from any specific duty statement listed below.
- Coordinates the McKinney-Veto Homeless Children and Youth programs throughout the district working closely with shelter providers and various agencies and non-profit groups.
- Provide case management to foster children, legal family members, and foster parent(s) in accordance with the specific needs of the child and state and local regulations.
- Provide case management to homeless youth and ensure that all school sites are within McKinney-Vento regulations are in place.
- Identify and coordinate and monitor assistance and intervention programs for a variety of needy / at-risk sub-group populations within the LUSD student community.
- Monitor the student's home environment, school, and learning environment to ensure that student needs are met and to ensure access to programs and services as needed by the student.
- Review, respond to and coordinate referral forms submitted by protective service; act as the District's liaison for protective services, which includes but is not limited to identifying and providing service requests.
- Establishes, coordinates and works with interdisciplinary teams to meet the foster care/homeless youth and academic needs of students.
- Counsels students and their families on life and mental health issues, social problems to facilitate emotional and academic well-being.
- Enroll students in available social services, through the District, and other public agencies or private organizations, designed to address the
individual foster care/homeless youth and academic needs of students. - Guarantees that school placement is in the best interest of the homeless children or foster youth.
- Develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates the progress of intervention plans for students, both individually and in a group setting, which includes providing on-going case management.
- Refers and oversees the referral process of students and student families to internal District resources and external professionals and
community organizations for help or consultation; serves as an advocate for the best interest of students and families, assists students and their families in their pursuit of needed services. - Prepare for and attend court hearings as needed.
- Represent the District as needed at conferences, conventions and in the community.
- Engages a broad network of internal and external business and community partners, committed to addressing student needs as related to foster care/homeless youth and academic achievement.
- Maintains detailed and accurate records documenting and analyzing student needs, progress, and services.
- Manages, researches, collects, synthesizes, and analyze a wide variety of complex qualitative, qualitative, and narrative data and information relevant to providing foster care services to students.
- Assist in identifying and revising any policies that may act as barriers to the enrollment, attendance, and success of homeless youth and foster care in school.
- Assists in establishing and enforcing standards and expectations of performance for assigned staff; supervises, coordinates, trains, provides work direction, and guidance to assigned staff, including delegating, distributing, prioritizing reviewing work; counsels and evaluates assigned staff.
- Provides leadership, collaborates, and supports staff to create a high performance, service-oriented work environment that supports the District's and department's mission, objectives and expectations; promote workplace diversity, positive employee relations, team building and team orientation.
- Assists in the planning, development, implementation, and coordination training programs relevant to foster care responsibilities.
- Verifies that homeless youth and foster care meet the relevant eligibility criteria are able to participate in Federal, State, or local food programs.
- Coordinates and facilitates meetings to perform observations, audits, investigations, document collection, fact finding, or interviews, related to foster care work and homeless youth.
- Communicates with any customer or district constituency group, in an interpersonally skilled manner, by using courtesy, tact, diplomacy sensitivity, patience and professionalism.
- Attends, participate, and provide meetings and trainings, as required, which may occur beyond the normal work day regarding homeless youth and foster care.
- Ensures the proper prioritization, timely completion, and meeting of deadlines for any assigned projects and tasks, as directed.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
INITIAL/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Graduation from high school (or GED equivalent) and from a recognized college or university in social work, psychology, sociology, or a field relevant is required.
- Equivalent to three (3) years of increasingly responsible and complex work experience in providing foster care case management services to minors is required.
- Experience in the K-12 public educational setting is desirable and preference may be given to candidates who meet this criterion.
- Computer experience, including word processing, spreadsheets and database management programs is required.
- Master's degree in social work, psychology, or a field relevant to the concept of this position, from an accredited college or university, is desirable.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
1) Valid Class C Driver's license & availability of private transportation.
3) Current CPR/First Aid Training certificate required.
4) Some positions may require the ability to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT: Office environment, field work, & home visits.
KNOWLEDGE OF
KNOWLEDGE OF
- Up-to-date student assessment techniques, practices, methods and terminology used in foster care case management in an educational setting in public k-12 academic settings.
- Current laws, guidelines, codes, regulations and rules related to foster care case management in public schools.
- Integrated physical and mental health, parent education, social services and resources for students and families.
- Early intervention and prevention strategies at all levels.
- Effective engagement strategies at all levels – individuals, family, group, community, partners, etc.
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity to issues facing children, youth, families and the community.
- Recruitment strategies that attract individuals to activities and the qualities that make activities engaging to motivate participants to attend regularly.
- Methods of research, investigations, fact-finding, and audits, which are sensitive to at-risk minors and their families.
- District organization, operations, policies, procedures, objectives, goals,
rules, and regulations. - Techniques, tools, practices, and analysis methodology used in developing and coordinating projects and supervising, training, and evaluating employees.
- Comprehensive recording-keeping and report preparation techniques, involving complex statistical, quantitative, and qualitative information.
- Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary in either written or oral communication, as applicable.
- Operation of a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
- Advanced-level research methods for qualitative and quantitative analysis and reports.
- Intermediate-level math and statistics.
ABILITY TO
- Maintain current knowledge of laws, rules and regulations related to foster care case management in an educational setting.
- Engage a broad network of partners committed to improving mental health and academic success of students.
- Operate standard and modern office equipment and software, applicable to this classification.
- Analyze complex and multi-dimensional situations accurately with good judgment to adopt and recommend effective action plans.
- Work independently, with minimal supervision and guidance, in performing all assigned responsibilities in an efficient and correct manner.
- Perform difficult and complex tasks, practices, and procedures requiring accuracy, independent judgment, resourcefulness and knowledge of office functions and District policies.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.
- Utilize interpersonal skills of courtesy, tact, diplomacy, patience and professionalism.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others including the application of good customer service principles.
- Maintain calm, patience, and tack during stressful events in the work environment.
- Maintain comprehensive and accurate records.
- Plan, organize, and coordinate work for self and others.
- Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
- Meet schedules, timelines, and complete assignments with many interruptions.
- Learn and follow oral and written instructions.
- Quickly and accurately, prepare, compute, conduct, gather, read, comprehend, analyze, interpret, and comprehensively report on complex and technical statistical, narrative, and qualitative research and analysis.
- Use proper spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- Compose correspondence and written materials independently.
- Communicate effectively, accurately, and fluently both orally and in writing in English and a designated second language, if required.
- Speak clearly and concisely and make presentations to small and large groups.
ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate modern office equipment; Hearing and speaking to exchange information; Sitting or standing for extended periods of time; Seeing to read a variety of materials, both in hard copy and soft copy
format; Bending at the waist, kneeling, crouching, lifting to manipulate, move,
and use office and materials; Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings
of various configurations; lift, carry, push or pull approximately 25 pounds; work in the field or in student's homes.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate modern office equipment; Hearing and speaking to exchange information; Sitting or standing for extended periods of time; Seeing to read a variety of materials, both in hard copy and soft copy
format; Bending at the waist, kneeling, crouching, lifting to manipulate, move,
and use office and materials; Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings
of various configurations; lift, carry, push or pull approximately 25 pounds; work in the field or in student's homes.
Requirements / Qualifications
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 7, 2022 BY 4:30 PM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Graduation from high school (or GED equivalent) and from a recognized College or University in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a field relevant is required. A Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or a field relevant to the concept of this position from an accredited college or university, is desirable. • Equivalent to three (3) years of increasingly responsible and complex work experience in providing Foster Care Case Management Services to minors is required. Experience in the K-12 public educational setting is desirable and preference may be given to candidates who meet this criterion. • Computer experience, including word processing, spreadsheets and database management programs is required. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid California Class C Driver's License. • Official Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history record will be REQUIRED UPON EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history must be dated within the last thirty (30) days of the employment processing period. A DMV record obtained via the internet or online will NOT be accepted. • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency. • First Aid certification issued by an authorized agency.
DOCUMENT SUBMISSION OPTIONS BELOW: Unofficial documents/ transcripts will be accepted for initial consideration. If a job offer is extended and accepted, official documents/transcripts will be required for employment processing, if it is not submitted. For more information on required documents, please refer to the “Initial Qualifications” section below. OPTION 1: Scan and attach all the required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form upon submission of your application OR email to esruiz@mylusd.org or fyoung@mylusd.org by the closing date. - OR - OPTION 2: Submit all required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form, IN-PERSON, to the Human Resources, Classified Personnel department at 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA prior to or by the application closing date. (Copies will be made). Applications without the supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Foreign Diploma/ Degree/Transcripts must be certified and evaluated to meet the United States equivalent to be considered.
Requirements / Qualifications
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 7, 2022 BY 4:30 PM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Graduation from high school (or GED equivalent) and from a recognized College or University in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a field relevant is required. A Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or a field relevant to the concept of this position from an accredited college or university, is desirable. • Equivalent to three (3) years of increasingly responsible and complex work experience in providing Foster Care Case Management Services to minors is required. Experience in the K-12 public educational setting is desirable and preference may be given to candidates who meet this criterion. • Computer experience, including word processing, spreadsheets and database management programs is required. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid California Class C Driver's License. • Official Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history record will be REQUIRED UPON EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history must be dated within the last thirty (30) days of the employment processing period. A DMV record obtained via the internet or online will NOT be accepted. • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency. • First Aid certification issued by an authorized agency.
DOCUMENT SUBMISSION OPTIONS BELOW: Unofficial documents/ transcripts will be accepted for initial consideration. If a job offer is extended and accepted, official documents/transcripts will be required for employment processing, if it is not submitted. For more information on required documents, please refer to the “Initial Qualifications” section below. OPTION 1: Scan and attach all the required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form upon submission of your application OR email to esruiz@mylusd.org or fyoung@mylusd.org by the closing date. - OR - OPTION 2: Submit all required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form, IN-PERSON, to the Human Resources, Classified Personnel department at 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA prior to or by the application closing date. (Copies will be made). Applications without the supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Foreign Diploma/ Degree/Transcripts must be certified and evaluated to meet the United States equivalent to be considered.
Comments and Other Information
SATISFACTION OF INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
YOU MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION(S)/CERTIFICATION(S) PRIOR TO OR BY THE APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:
• Original High School diploma OR a GED OR unofficial/official transcripts from high school OR college that denotes graduation from high school OR a college degree (AA or Higher). OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED UPON EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING, IF IT IS NOT SUBMITTED.
• Official Degree OR official/unofficial transcripts denoting graduation from a recognized College or University with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a field relevant. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED UPON EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING, IF IT IS NOT SUBMITTED.
• Valid photocopy of your California Class C Driver's License.
• Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency.
• Valid First Aid certification issued by an authorized agency.
*** WILL BE REQUIRED UPON EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING ***
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS/ TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING, IF IT IS NOT SUBMITTED. Unofficial documents/transcripts will be accepted for initial consideration. If a job offer is extended and accepted, official documents /transcripts will be required.
OFFICIAL DMV DRIVING HISTORY RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING. You must go in-person to a DMV office to request your official driving record. This is the ONLY way to obtain this official document. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history must be dated within the last thirty (30) days of the employment processing period. A DMV record obtained via the internet or online will NOT be accepted.
NOTE: To be considered for the position, you must fill out the Education and/or Work Experience sections of your application. Your Education and/or Work Experience must demonstrate that you meet the Initial Qualifications for the position. You must demonstrate that you meet the requirements for the position within any and all portions of the application that request the information.
Comments and Other Information
SATISFACTION OF INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
YOU MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION(S)/CERTIFICATION(S) PRIOR TO OR BY THE APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:
• Original High School diploma OR a GED OR unofficial/official transcripts from high school OR college that denotes graduation from high school OR a college degree (AA or Higher). OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED UPON EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING, IF IT IS NOT SUBMITTED.
• Official Degree OR official/unofficial transcripts denoting graduation from a recognized College or University with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a field relevant. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED UPON EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING, IF IT IS NOT SUBMITTED.
• Valid photocopy of your California Class C Driver's License.
• Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency.
• Valid First Aid certification issued by an authorized agency.
*** WILL BE REQUIRED UPON EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING ***
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS/ TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING, IF IT IS NOT SUBMITTED. Unofficial documents/transcripts will be accepted for initial consideration. If a job offer is extended and accepted, official documents /transcripts will be required.
OFFICIAL DMV DRIVING HISTORY RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING. You must go in-person to a DMV office to request your official driving record. This is the ONLY way to obtain this official document. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history must be dated within the last thirty (30) days of the employment processing period. A DMV record obtained via the internet or online will NOT be accepted.
NOTE: To be considered for the position, you must fill out the Education and/or Work Experience sections of your application. Your Education and/or Work Experience must demonstrate that you meet the Initial Qualifications for the position. You must demonstrate that you meet the requirements for the position within any and all portions of the application that request the information.
Application Deadline
1/7/2022 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
12/9/2021
Contact
Elva Ruiz
310 886 1611
310 886 1611
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$6,346.00 - $7,712.00 Monthly
Length of Work Year
FULL-TIME; EIGHT (8) HOURS PER DAY; ELEVEN (11) OR TWELVE (12) MONTHS PER YEAR.
Employment Type
Full Time