Job Title:
Family Reunification Case Manager
Reports To:
Program Director
Hours:
37.5 per week; some evenings and weekends required
Location:
Outreach
FLSA Status:
Hourly/ Non Exempt
Outreach Culture:
Outreach's mission statement states, " With respect for the individual and with the highest professional standards, Outreach – Center for Community Resources offers a variety of programs that promote family stability and economic self-sufficiency.". We strive to embody this mission in our employment as well. At Outreach, you will find an environment where you are family, and family comes first.
Outreach Benefits :
We proudly offer the following benefits to eligible employees;
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• short term and long term disability
• life insurance
• generous PTO
• 401k plan
• personal and bereavement leave time
• flexible work arrangements
Summary:
Member of Outreach Team responsible for intensive case management of families with children in out-of-home placement with the goal of transitioning to permanent placement with the parent.
Duties
• Acts as primary liaison with Office of Youth & Family Services (OYFS) caseworker(s); collaborates in development of transition plans and placement/care recommendations.
• Supports, coaches, case manages and monitors children and their families/caretakers from the referral phase through reunification and in some cases beyond. Provides supervised parent/child visits where appropriate. Provides information and referrals; and secures supportive services and resources. Travel to and from children in placement, their family members or other appointments is often required. Some evening & weekend hours required.
• In collaboration with OYFS, continuously assesses goals and service needs of children and families/caregivers identified for intensive case management services before and after reunification.
• Cultivates community resources for children and families/caregivers with complex needs. Coordinates with OYFS, Outreach’s team, outside counselors and other service providers in order to address the challenges of reunification and to resolve service gaps.
• Attends OYFS Family Team Conferences, Monthly Staffing and other meetings as required
• Prepares and maintains case records, reports and other appropriate documentation; enters client data into agency data collection system
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience: Master’s or Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Human Service and related experience required.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficiency using Microsoft Word processing software; Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software; Internet software and Database software.
Certificates and Licenses:
Crisis Prevention and Intervention training preferred; Social service/MH/BH and case management experience preferred; Regional travel at various times/days to visit and/or transport children in placement and their families; Reliable transportation and valid PA Driver's License & auto insurance is required . Spanish language proficiency is preferred.
Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands:
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds.
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