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About the Role

The Field Specialist plays a critical role in providing essential support and services to clients and their families. This position requires a high level of technical and professional expertise to provide essential support and advocacy in ensuring the safety and well-being of children. The Field Specialist primary focus is assessing the well-being and safety of clients in their home environment. This position will report to the Field Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate address verification and safety and well-being assessment to clients.
Complete individualized safety assessments with clients with particular attention to culture, language, and special circumstances.
Apply a trauma informed approach to support families in building trust through safety, connection, and self-regulation.
Maintain a high standard of record-keeping according to AI and ICE’s policies and procedures utilizing the UAC Portal and internal software systems.
Position requires long-distance travel with limited notice.
Provide information, education, referrals, resources, and support as requested by clients.
Assess the safety and appropriateness of the placement using child welfare principles and social work best practices through interviews, and home visits.
Maintain confidentiality in all program areas including information regarding youth.
Submit case notes, assessments, and reports in a timely manner as required by ICE and Applied Intellect, using ICE’s documentation software and Applied Intellect’s internal software system used for case monitoring, maintenance, and storage.
Maintain a high standard of record-keeping according to Applied Intellect and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies and procedures.
Coordinate and maintain communication with key stakeholders.
Participate in regular training and communication sessions utilizing Teams, Zoom or other platforms required for communicating with peers, supervisors, and headquarters staff.
Display professional conduct and ensure respectful interactions during any contact with children, coworkers, supervisors, ICE representatives, and other vendors or community members.
Satisfactory completion of Applied Intellect’s Orientation and Training.
Satisfactory completion of DHS/ICE-required trainings upon hire and on an annual basis.
Complete additional training as identified by HR or supervisor.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in social work, behavioral science, or social services with at least two years’ progressive experience in social services, case management, child welfare.
Experience in child welfare, child placements, family preservation and social service provision is desired.
Must be skilled at writing professional, thorough assessment reports.
Extensive knowledge of immigrant community local resources is desired.
Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and ability to prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment.
The position is remote, and the candidate must have an appropriate workspace to complete documentation, client phone calls, and video conferencing.
Proficient in Microsoft Office including using Excel and Teams for maintaining regular contact with supervisors.
Ability to type and be computer literate. Comfortable with using a tablet/iPad, or laptop to complete daily assignments is required.
Candidate must demonstrate a commitment to comply with mandatory state reporting requirements for child abuse and neglect.
Must possess a valid driver’s license, insurance, a clean driving record and reliable transportation (if required).
Successful completion of DHS/ICE’s Preliminary Fitness Screening and Suitability Determination, federal background checks initiated upon employment (if required).
Able to work cooperatively with a multi-disciplinary team including project staff, supervisors, remote support staff, community members/organizations and ORR representatives.
Able to maintain a cooperative, respectful, and positive disposition always.
Possess or be able to obtain CPR and basic first aid certification.
Demonstrated support of Applied intellect’s values by exhibiting respect for others, maintaining confidential information and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace.
Must adhere to all state and federal laws and regulations.
Must follow all company and Federal Contract Requirement policies and procedures.
Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.
Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements).

Skills

Spanish fluency preferred
Proficiency in additional languages a plus
Interpreter services are made available as needed.
Microsoft Office proficiency
Excel
Teams
Typing
Computer literacy
Tablet/iPad/laptop proficiency
CPR certification
Basic first aid certification

Location

Remote
New York

Work Type

Remote
Full-time

Experience Level

At least two years’ progressive experience in social services, case management, child welfare.

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in social work, behavioral science, or social services

Salary/Compensations

$65,000 - $70,000

About the Company

Applied Intellect is an equal opportunity employer.
This position is funded by the U.S. DHS/ICE under a two-year contract.
While the company anticipates the position will continue through the duration of the contract term, employment remains at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity

Applied Intellect is an equal opportunity employer.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.