CASE MANAGER

Apis Services Inc•Reading, PA

35d•$0 - $40,000•Onsite

About The Position

At The Children’s Home of Reading, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life. We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed. Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive. No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided. For more than 140 years, The Children’s Home of Reading has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice. Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field
One (1) year verified experience in case management or counseling with children and families with one (1) year experience. (Drug and alcohol programs - one year drug and alcohol experience required.)
At least three (3) written references that demonstrate past educational or employment experience.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid PA driver’s license (or ability to obtain such license), and a good driving record, with proof of auto insurance coverage. Must maintain license and good driving record throughout employment at CHOR.
PA Act 33/34 clearances and DPW FBI clearance.
Pre-employment physical from a licensed physician (after conditional job offer). Verifying person has no communicable diseases and no physical conditions that might endanger the health and safety of children or prevent the person from performing essential job responsibilities.
Must meet all requirements of Title 8, United States Code, Section 1324-A of the United States Department of Justice/immigration and Naturalization services Employment Eligibility Verification.
Availability and willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Nice To Haves

Compassionate
Dependable
Patient
Team-Oriented
Service-Focused
Professional
Positive
Committed to Helping Others

Responsibilities

Ensures one’s own training requirements are completed and up to date and reported to the Program Manager.
Completes the intake process for new clients, obtaining the appropriate documentation for placement.
Facilitates and writes individualized service plans and ensures on-going coordination of the service plan.
Orients new youth and families to SafeGuards programming.
Maintains a caseload of 12 to 15 children and their foster families.
Has face-to-face contact with each referred child and his/her foster family at least on a bi-weekly basis (may require extensive travel based on the individual needs of the child and family).
Has telephone contact with each child’s referring agency each week to provide updates and youth activities within the program.
Transports assigned clients to and from home visits and other locations as necessary.
Plans, arranges, and/or provides crisis intervention services as needed.
Maintains client files according to standards and as required by policy and procedures.
Maintains confidentiality and HIPAA standards for all assigned clients and families.
The Case Manager may need to assist in the implementation of a ½ hour Social Skills group.