CASE MANAGER-SALARY

Apis Services Inc•Bethlehem Township, PA

2d•Hybrid

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 behavioral sciences, human services, or social services fields.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must exhibit integrity and good moral character appropriate for working with children in a residential or foster care setting.
Must successfully complete ORR-required background investigations.
Must provide proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route (Varicella, MMR, Tdap, annual Influenza) and comply with all state licensing health screening requirements including TB screening.
Must complete all ORR-required pre-service training, as required or scheduled by ORR.
Must complete all ORR-required continuing education on an annual basis, as required or scheduled by ORR.
Must sign and comply with CHOR’s Code of Conduct consistent with ORR policy, confidentiality acknowledgment, and mandatory reporter agreement.
Must disclose any prior misconduct, including conduct occurring off duty, on the employment application and in interviews. Material omissions are grounds for termination.

Nice To Haves

Child welfare and/or case management experience strongly encouraged.
Bilingual candidates preferred given the program's served population.

Responsibilities

Maintains a caseload consistent with ORR case management ratio requirements.
Provides weekly individual meetings with assigned UACs.
Coordinates communication with sponsors regarding release planning.
Manages release planning activities, including home study coordination and travel arrangements.
Documents all case activity in the UAC Portal in a timely manner and accurate manner.
Coordinates with foster families, clinicians, and Lead Case Manager on service needs.
Provides child-facing services on-site within the assigned service area.
Participates in case review meetings.
Completes required training on child welfare, release planning, and mandatory reporting.
Exercise independent judgement consistent with program policy, ORR requirements, and applicable law.
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with children, families, and staff.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance and respond promptly to program needs, including outside standard business hours when required by the role.