Epy Care Investigator

Description:

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EPY CARE INVESTIGATOR: JOB DESCRIPTIONCLC is seeking EPY CARE INVESTIGATOR. The EPY CARE Investigator is a critical part of CLC's CARE Team. The EPY CARE Investigator works collaboratively with Mental Health, CSEC, and Education staff, and others. The EPY CARE Investigator provides intensive case management services to EPY (expectant and parenting) youth.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Visit EPY youth where they reside, including STRTPs, foster homes, relatives, temporary shelters, juvenile hall, probation camps, county jail, or at home.
• Establish and maintain communication and collaboration with DCFS, caregivers and service providers;
• Assess clients who are referred to the CARE program and provide further ongoing assessment regarding service plans and case progress.
• Participate and advocate in scheduled EPY Conferences, MDT (multi-disciplinary team), PDM (post disposition), CFT (child family team) and other meetings.
• Attend dependency and delinquency hearings with the EPY youth.
• Communicate regularly regarding status of the case with the child's case carrying attorney, the CARE attorney, and CARE Supervisors.
• Participate in internal staffing and case reviews as scheduled by the Firm Director, CARE Supervisors or CARE Attorney;
• Timely and accurately document all activities in the CARE database.
• On occasion transport youth to appointments and/or court hearings or meetings.
• Provide coverage for meetings, hearings, and visits as needed.
• At the request of the Firm Director, CARE Supervisors or CARE Attorney, represent CLC at various committee meetings.
• Occasional travel out-of-state to meet with clients.

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• The candidate must have excellent interviewing and client relationship building skills and demonstrated commitment to providing client centered advocacy for EPY youth.
• The candidate must possess a working knowledge of resources and issues relevant to EPY clients, including but not limited to the effects of trauma, stages of change, relapse and recovery, SOGIE, and statutes and policies regarding DCFS’s obligations to EPY youth.
• The candidate must have an ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. S/he should demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior, appearance, and communication. Excellent time management skills, accountability, problem solving, principled decision-making and critical thinking ability is required.
• The candidate must have a record of effectively utilizing supervision and consultation to adhere to the professional and ethical standards as outlined in CARE/CLCCA training protocols. A BSW or MSW background is preferred. Alternatively, the candidate must have at least 3-5 years of consistent case management experience in an agency or organization serving at- risk/vulnerable populations.
• The candidate must have competence in all areas of the CLC investigator job description.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

The pay range for this position is $23.98/hr to $40.83, based on relevant experience as determined by CLC. CLC offers an excellent benefits package including 15 PTO days and 12 sick days in the first year, an up to 6% employer-matched retirement plan, and generous Family and Medical Leave and health care plans.
CLC values diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect for all individuals in the workplace. We recognize the importance of a culturally diverse workforce across all job classifications, and encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives to apply. CLC is committed to inclusive practices in recruitment, hiring, promotion, and retention.

A valid California driver’s license, reliable automobile, and auto insurance required while working for Children’s Law Center.