Buckner International · 4 days ago
PAL Facilitator/FYI Case Manager
Lufkin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expBuckner International is a faith-based social service organization that has been transforming lives since 1879. The PAL Facilitator/FYI Case Manager provides case management services to foster care youth preparing for adulthood and to alumni, focusing on improving their self-sufficiency.
CommunitiesElder CareHealth CareNon ProfitRetirement
Responsibilities
Assist eligible program participants with creating self-sufficiency plan that includes education, vocational training, employment, and living skills
Provide case management services, including, but not limited to, reviewing, evaluating, and updating individualized service plans, case notes, financial distributions, and referrals
Assist program participants with accessing community resources, including, but not limited to, assisting with program enrollments, assisting with obtaining housing, and other services
Develop professional relationships with institutions and agencies that provide education, job training, living skills training, employment services, housing, and child care services in order to coordinate services for program participants
Assist with development and implementation of program materials, including the development and delivery of independent living skills curriculum
Travel as needed throughout a multi-county region to provide services to eligible clients and help develop programs to enhance the delivery of services to clients
Timely and accurately complete documentation required by the TWC grant in accordance with established guidelines and procedures
Remain up to date with TWC services and procedures, ensuring that TDFPS foster youth have access to those services and other employment opportunities. This will include helping foster youth with job searches, applications, and developing online profiles
Liaison to community and speak on behalf of Buckner to promote the FYI program. Represent Buckner to outside agencies and their representatives, including TDFPS, TWC and Casey Family Programs. Help arrange and host quarterly meetings with local county TWC representatives
Work with FYI Program Supervisor and other FYI personnel to engage alumni in the activities of the program/center; participate in an alumni advisory group
Cultivate and monitor relationships with outside service providers, agencies and organizations to develop relationships to enhance the delivery of services to clients
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a related field required
Minimum 1-year prior related casework experience required
Requires proficient knowledge of and/or work experience using community resources
Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English
Requires prior related experience in delivering services to youth and/or young adults
Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner's insurance policy
Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner
Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people
Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time
Preferred
Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish preferred
Experience in the delivery of vocational or other self-sufficiency services preferred
Company
Buckner International
Since 1879 Buckner International has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to the ending of life.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Albert Reyes
President and CEO
Jeff Gentry, CPA, CMA, CHFP
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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