Social Worker

Description

Cydecor is a premier Federal Government solutions provider, delivering differentiated innovations in mission systems and business platforms.  We leverage leading-edge secure systems and software development, backed by industry-leading subject matter expertise, and business intelligence to enable decision-support and remain ahead of ever-evolving national security challenges.  Our success rests squarely on three bedrock principles: People, our center of gravity; Mission, what inspires us; and an unyielding commitment to Excellence, what separates us.

 Job Description: 

 We are seeking a Social Worker / Case Coordinator to provide child welfare-based recommendations on individual Unaccompanied Children (UAC) cases, particularly in the areas of safety and timely release, identification of children with special needs and development of corresponding recommendations, and placement recommendations. Our next Case Coordinator will coordinate placement decisions with the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) staff and ORR care provider grantees within the San Antonio, Texas region.

 Responsibilities include:

·        Providing timely review, assessment, and recommendation of release requests to ORR to ensure release of UAC to a sponsor promptly once it is determined that the sponsor is able to provide for the child's safety and well-being.

·        Assisting ORR in ensuring children are placed in the least restrictive setting while ensuring safety and minimizing flight risk of the UAC.

·        Meeting with individual UAC in instances when there are identified safety concerns and care provide staff at designated ORR-funded care provider sites.

·        Providing targeted child welfare-based assistance to care provider staff, as directed by ORR staff.

·        Providing written assessments, and when necessary, reviewing or providing technical assistance to the written assessments of the care provider's case managers and clinicians.

·        In collaboration with the care provider and ORR, make recommendations for home study and post-release services for at-risk children.

·        In collaboration with the care provider and ORR, make placement recommendations, including for children who require more specialized levels of care, such as long-term foster care, residential treatment centers, and secure care.

·        Collaborating and working on any other tasks specific to case coordination as per ORR/DUCO policy and procedures.

·        Leading case staffing with care providers to discuss individual cases and progress.

·        Meeting with designated ORR staff to provide updates of individual UAC cases and elevate complex cases as needed.

·        Able to travel to designated client sites about 25% during each month.

Here's what you need:

·        Public Trust. The successful candidate will need to undergo a Tier 2 Public Trust investigation

·        Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Social Sciences

·        Bilingual- English and Spanish. Fluency will be confirmed and documented

·        5+ years of Social Work experience

·        Demonstrated analytical skills

·        General PC knowledge, including Microsoft Office

·        This is a hybrid position located in the San Antonio, Texas area. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance for the occasional requirement to travel to assigned shelter locations in the San Antonio region.

Bonus points if you have:

·        Master’s Degree in Social Work

·        Experience working with immigrant youth and families

·        Experience in juvenile justice

Security Clearance:

·        Public Trust is required

Education:

·        Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of relevant experience

·        Master’s Degree and 2+ years of relevant experience

Benefits:

Cydecor offers a comprehensive compensation package including Health and Dental Insurance, Vision and Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(K) + company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, Tuition Assistance Program and more. 

What We Believe 

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Cydecor has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cydecor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. 

 Cydecor is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA). All employment and hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and/or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request assistance by contacting HR@cydecor.com or calling 703-884-2105.

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