CASE MANAGER-SALARY

cbfbdc9a-a7f6-4833-9211-9b7695508c8f•Reading, PA

3d•$0 - $62,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Children’s Home of Reading is seeking a compassionate, dedicated Case Manager for its ORR Program, serving Bethlehem and Doylestown, Pennsylvania. This full-time, exempt position supports unaccompanied children (UACs) through case management and release planning. The employee works from both office locations as necessary and as assigned, and provides child-facing services on-site within the assigned service area. The role requires maintaining reliable attendance and responding promptly to program needs, including outside standard business hours when required. The Case Manager maintains a caseload consistent with ORR requirements; meets weekly with assigned children; coordinates with sponsors, foster families, clinicians, and the Lead Case Manager; and manages release planning activities such as home study coordination and travel arrangements. The position also involves timely, accurate case documentation, participation in case reviews, completion of required training and continuing education, and the exercise of independent judgment in accordance with program policy, ORR requirements, and applicable law. The organization describes its work as supporting people in achieving greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, human services, or a social services field. Child welfare or case management experience is encouraged, and bilingual candidates are preferred.

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, and annual Influenza) and comply with 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 annually, 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 prior misconduct, including conduct occurring off duty, on the employment application and in interviews; material omissions are grounds for termination.
Ability to sit at a meeting table or desk, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach, stoop, twist, climb steps, drive a vehicle, and assist individuals as needed.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain a caseload consistent with ORR case management ratio requirements.
Provide weekly individual meetings with assigned UACs.
Coordinate communication with sponsors regarding release planning.
Manage release planning activities, including home study coordination and travel arrangements.
Document all case activity accurately and promptly in the UAC Portal.
Coordinate with foster families, clinicians, and the Lead Case Manager on service needs.
Provide child-facing services on-site within the assigned service area.
Participate in case review meetings.
Complete required training on child welfare, release planning, and mandatory reporting.
Exercise independent judgment 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.
Work from both Bethlehem and Doylestown offices as necessary and assigned.