Bilingual Social Worker Behavioral Health Case Manager (Spanish-Speaking)
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Job Location:
Fairfax, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you passionate about supporting Spanish-speaking youth and families navigating behavioral health challenges
Join the NVFS Family: Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS) is seeking a Bilingual Social Worker / Case Manager to provide community-based support to youth and families across Northern this role you will help children with emotional and behavioral challenges access coordinated services through Virginias Childrens Services Act (CSA) will work directly with Spanish-speaking and immigrant families helping them navigate complex service systems connect to behavioral health supports and build stability for their children.
As the Lead Case Manager you will coordinate care across providers advocate for families and ensure youth receive the services they need to thrive.
Why This Role Matters: Many immigrant and Spanish-speaking families face significant barriers when navigating behavioral health and social service systems.In this role you will serve as a trusted guide and advocate for families; help youth access behavioral health services and supportive resources; coordinate services across schools providers and community systems; and support families in building long-term stability and work will help ensure that children with behavioral health challenges receive coordinated culturally responsive care.
This role offers the opportunity to work directly with families in their homes and communities while coordinating services across systems. If youre passionate about helping youth and families navigate behavioral health systems and build stronger futures we encourage you to apply.
Benefits and Compensation: We want you to be well have work/life flexibility grow your career with us and have the resources and support you need. Check out our comprehensive benefit offerings here in support of various dimensions of your wellbeing.This position has a salary range in the low to mid 60s and is an on-site role.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Case Management & Family Support
Conduct youth and family assessments including CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths)
Develop individualized family service plans
Connect families with behavioral health services and community resources
Advocate for youth and families navigating complex service systems
Collaboration & Coordination
Participate in Family Planning Team meetings
Coordinate care with schools providers and community partners
Monitor youth progress and service effectiveness
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain documentation in the agency electronic health record system
Ensure compliance with CSA guidelines contracts and agency standards
Your Background: We understand that you may obtain skills through a variety of professional personal educational and volunteer experiences.
- Masters degree in Social Work Marriage and Family Therapy Counseling or equivalent
- Oral and written fluency in English; Spanish language fluency
- Must have at least two (2) years of related direct service experience providing:
- individual and/or group services to youth and families
- case management and
- working with youth with behavioral health care needs
- Experience providing services to Spanish speaking immigrants and recently reunified families and youth strongly preferred
- Digital and technical proficiency including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Must be able to demonstrate and live the organizational values of Communication Integrity Respect Collaboration and Accountability.
Additional Requirements:
- Successful completion of background checks upon hire
- Must clear Motor Vehicle Record check have valid S. drivers license and have own transportation in order to transport clients
- Must have reliable transportation to visit client homes and other designated community locations
- May be called upon to work beyond normal working hours
Working at Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS) means doing work that matters every day because of the difference you will make in the lives of children and families in Northern Virginia. NVFS breadth depth and scope of services offer the resources and support to ensure that everyone in need at every stage of life maximizes their potential and fully contributes to a thriving community. At Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS) we value every team members contribution and our collective impact on our clients and the community. NVFS is an equal opportunity employer E-Verify participant and drug-free workplace.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
About Company
Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) helps families and individuals in need create stability and self-sufficiency with a wide range of critical services.
