The goals of the Home-Study Post Release Services Program (HS/PRS) are to:
- Assess the safety and suitability of a sponsor before an unaccompanied child is released from custody into a sponsors care (Home Study)
- Provide case management support via remote and / or conducting in-home visits to ensure the continued safety and stability of children in sponsors homes and linking children to resources in the community (Post Release Services). The Crisis Case Manager (Level 3) conducts Home Studies to determine a potential sponsors ability to meet an unaccompanied childs needs upon release from custody, and Post Release Services which help unaccompanied children and sponsors meet their presenting needs. The Crisis Case Manager (Level 3) focuses on children with specific challenges or circumstances and provides intensive services to ensure the safety and stability of the child and family. This includes developing service plans that address needs utilizing a range of financial, medical, social, vocational, and other services and resources based on client eligibility, and utilizing interventions tailored to the needs of the family and child.

Major Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Initial in-home assessment with child and sponsors followed by weekly in-person contacts for the first 45-60 calendar days, depending on the presenting need(s) of the released child and sponsor family. As needs stabilize, services can be conducted remotely with monthly in-person visits throughout the remainder of the case.
Develop individualized service plan that guides the provision of high quality, trauma-informed case management services.
Conduct a comprehensive assessment to provide a recommendation for the purpose of reunifying children with their potential sponsors, including conducting interviews with shelter case managers, clinicians, the minor, sponsor, and all household members. This includes completing an in-person home visit and documenting findings in a comprehensive report within 10 days of referral.
Continually assess ongoing changes in behavior and general conditions that could impact the safety, wellbeing, and success of children
Provide crisis intervention support when necessary, including involving Child Protective Services, law enforcement and other local stakeholders.
Serve in the lead role on a case if there are current suicidal attempts, safety concerns, or current trafficking concerns or play a supportive role to the Level 2 Case Manager when the minor is not in a crisis.
Provide referral and connection to: Legal services; Education and English language classes; Medical care and behavioral healthcare; Placement stability and safety services; Assistance with immigration proceedings; Assistance with guardianship proceedings; Family stabilization/counseling; Substance abuse treatment; Gang prevention services; Youth programming (such as youth mentoring, tutoring, afterschool and vocation programs, sports clubs, or other extracurricular clubs, etc.); Services related to cultural heritage and other traditions; and Integration and independence support as appropriate.
Provide timely documentation of all check-ins, in-home visits, referrals and referral outcomes, and progress and outcomes in case file.
Build and maintain relationships with community services providers in relevant areas.
Maintain accurate records in electronic case files and required databases.
Submit required reports and documentation in a timely manner.
Use a child centered, developmentally appropriate and trauma-informed approach to address the needs and concerns of children and sponsors.
Maintain a strong understanding of trauma-informed principles and approaches, protection and safeguarding, and mandatory reporting.
Ensure the confidentiality of children and their cases.

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