Case Manager Immigration Bilingual Spanish

The GEO Group Inc

Fresno, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Business Intelligence, Case Management, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Contract Requirements, Copying Machines, Criminal Justice, Customer Service Management, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, EEO Regulations, Emergency Services, English Language, English as a Second Language (ESL/TESL), Fax Machines, Federal Laws and Regulations, Government, Homeland Security, Immigration Law, Interpersonal Skills, Interviewing Skills, Keyboards, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Military, Multicultural, Multilingual, Office Equipment, People Management, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Progress Reports, Psychology, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Schedule Development, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish Language, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Translation Services, Typing, United States Citizen, United States Customs, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Fresno, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Benefits InformationFull-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including• Paid Time Off• Paid Holidays• 401k Matching• Health Insurance• Vision Insurance• Life Insurance• Health Savings Account• Tuition Reimbursement• Employee Discount• Reduced Tuition Rates• Disability Insurance• Employee Assistance Program• 401k• Pet Insurance• Dental Insurance• Paid Training• Flexible Spending AccountThe compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time with or without notice subject to applicable law.Equal Opportunity Employer OverviewSince inception in 2004 BI Incorporated has operated ISAP for the Department of Homeland Security DHS and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE and Enforcement and Removal Operations ERO. ISAP is an essential part of ERO providing intensive supervision of individuals in immigration proceedings. The program achieves positive results by combining comprehensive case management with proven supervision technology. In addition BI maintains an extensive list of community-based partners to provide critical assistance for participants basic life needs. With consistent positive outcomes ISAP continues to grow and evolve serving an ever-increasing number of participants. QualificationsMinimum RequirementsBachelors Degree required. Degree in Sociology Psychology Social Work Criminal Justice or related field preferred.At least two 2 years of customer service or case management experience required experience in fields related to law social work detention corrections or working with multi-cultural clients preferred.Bilingual EnglishSpanish required.Valid drivers license required and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in order to perform home visits. Ability to pass a federal background check and obtain a suitability determination.United States citizenship required.Must live in the US 3 of the last 5 years military and study abroad included.Effective verbal and written communication skills with employees community contacts government officials and participants. Ability to interpret and articulate rules orders instructions and materials. Ability to compose reports.Demonstrated sound judgment and even temperament. Ability to maintain self-control in stressful situations such as interpersonal confrontations or emergencies. Ability to defuse hostile or unstable situations.Ability to deal tactfully with the public.Attention to detail.Problem solving ability.Ability to deal with multicultural contacts with sensitivity.Basic knowledge of immigration laws regulations and procedures.Basic computer skills.Ability to interpret electronic monitoring messages and daily summary reports.Good typing skills to develop and maintain case records by performing data entry.Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.Working Conditions Encountered on a regular basis as part of the work this job performs.Typical office environment.Some local travel is required.Use of standard office equipment such as copier computer keyboard telephone and fax machine.Bending stooping and use of hands and fingers to place electronic monitoring equipment on participants.Ability to use hands and fingers to install electronic monitoring equipment and to perform data entry.Ability to stand walk sit climb or balance enter and exit a car and climb stairs multiple times in one day in order to make home visits. ResponsibilitiesSummaryProvides case management of Intensive Supervision Appearance Program ISAP participants from entry to release by administering the programs policies and procedures as defined by the Department of Homeland Security DHS contract.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelops implements coordinates reviews and updates case management and individual service plans for ISAP participants in conformance with state and federal regulations and program requirements. Meets with participants face-to-face regularly as required by contractual obligations.Develops and maintains accurate and complete case records for all ISAP participants from entry to release from ISAP. Proactively manages cases using all appropriate tools and techniques. Maintains confidentiality of all records.Conducts intake interview and orientation session with each ISAP participant within contractual timeframes and requirements.Installs electronic monitoring equipment on ISAP participants as necessary and monitors compliance with electronic monitoring program.Assists ISAP participants with acquiring travel documents from the countries of citizenship. Maintains a log of travel document information for each participant.Evaluates English proficiency of ISAP participants to determine resources necessary to promote clear communication between ISAP staff and participants.Coordinates and facilitates translation services for ISAP participants including emergency translation services.Connects participants with community resources including but not limited to transportation medical food shelter clothing educational financial legal religious and other social adjustment or facilitative resources. Identifies and coordinates services as required.Supervises ISAP participants while in Company offices.Establishes schedules for ISAP participants that include but are not limited to counseling sessions immigration Court appearances and access to legal services.Coordinates with participants to ensure attendance at legal orientation and cultural orientation sessions as well as supplemental services evaluations.Reviews individual service plans conducts riskneeds assessments and writes progress reports on a regular basis in compliance with contractual obligations.Reports on program violations in a timely manner using established reporting parameters.Conducts home visits to verify participants places of residence in compliance with contractual obligations.Performs emergency counseling for ISAP participants as needed.Identifies and maintains relationships with translation resources in the community including private services volunteers universities English as a Second Language ESL schools NGOs churches and other organizations that might have resources to offer.Performs other duties as assigned.

About the Company

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The GEO Group Inc

Global Leader in Evidence-Based Rehabilitation

The GEO Group is committed to providing leading, evidence-based rehabilitation programs to individuals while in-custody and post-release into the community through the "GEO Continuum of Care®." GEO's diversified services platform provides unique capabilities for the delivery of educational and vocational programs, cognitive behavioral and substance abuse treatment, and faith-based services. The GEO Continuum of Care is enhanced in-custody offender rehabilitation programming, including cognitive behavioral treatment, integrated with post–release support services.

Who We Are

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Government and Military
WEBSITE
https://www.geogroup.com/